Pakistan post tightens checks ahead of Basant 2027

Pakistan post tightens checks ahead of Basant 2027

Pakistan Post has directed its offices across Punjab to strengthen shipment monitoring and prevent the transportation and delivery of kites and hazardous strings ahead of Basant 2027, following instructions from the provincial government.

The move follows a high-level meeting convened by the Punjab government to review preparations for the festival. Representatives of government departments, law enforcement agencies, Pakistan Post and courier companies attended the meeting and agreed to tighten checks to protect human lives and curb violations.

In a letter, the Postmaster General of the Central Punjab Circle warned that the use of kites and dangerous strings could increase during the Basant season. The letter instructed officials to closely monitor the movement, storage, sale and distribution of kites and metallic strings.

The restrictions cover all transportation channels in Punjab, including courier services, postal mail and online delivery platforms. Pakistan Post has asked its staff and relevant departments to take effective steps to stop the movement of prohibited materials.

The meeting also stressed the need to identify and report metallic wires, metal-coated strings and other dangerous materials used in kite flying. Authorities agreed to take immediate action against anyone found violating the restrictions.