Who must register
Manufacturers, traders and sellers of permissible kite-flying material apply online to the Deputy Commissioner (e-Biz / festival portal). Event organizers and kite associations also register with the DC.
Official framework summary
Based on public reporting of Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance/Rules 2025 and Lahore DC notifications. Always follow the latest official DC/e-Biz notices.
Manufacturers, traders and sellers of permissible kite-flying material apply online to the Deputy Commissioner (e-Biz / festival portal). Event organizers and kite associations also register with the DC.
Patang generally capped around 4.5 githi — max about 35 inches width × 30 inches length.
Gudda generally capped around 1.5 tawa — max about 40 inches width × 34 inches length.
Only cotton dor: max 9 tars (threads), minimum 28 count, maanja with permitted sheesha grade, wound as pinna with QR. Charkhi and sharp/metallic/nylon dor banned.
Charkhi, sharp maanja, metallic/chemical/glass-coated/nylon hazardous string, non-permissible dor.
Districts notify dates. Example Lahore window reported: manufacture/trade for registered parties in a set period; public sale often a short window before flying days (e.g. early February 2026 reports).
Follow district code of conduct — rooftop safety, age rules where notified, motorcycle safety measures, no hazardous string, purchase only from registered sellers.