Pakistan Post has directed its offices across Punjab to strengthen shipment monitoring ahead of Basant 2027, with instructions to prevent the transportation and delivery of kites and hazardous strings. The move follows directions from the provincial government as authorities prepare for the festival and seek to enforce restrictions on dangerous kite-flying materials.
The directive was issued after a high-level meeting convened by the Punjab government to review preparations for Basant. Representatives from government departments, law enforcement agencies, Pakistan Post and courier companies attended the meeting, where participants agreed to strengthen monitoring and take measures intended to protect human lives and prevent 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 across the province.
The checks cover multiple delivery channels, including postal mail, courier services and online delivery platforms. Pakistan Post has asked its staff and relevant departments to take effective steps to stop prohibited materials from being transported or delivered through these services.
Participants at the government meeting also emphasised identifying and reporting metallic wires, metal-coated strings and other hazardous materials used in kite flying. Authorities agreed to take action against individuals found violating the restrictions, although the provided report does not specify the penalties or enforcement procedures.
The latest directive forms part of Punjab’s preparations for Basant 2027, with shipment monitoring intended to help control the movement of dangerous kite-flying materials. Pakistan Post’s instructions place additional responsibility on postal and delivery services to monitor consignments and report suspected violations ahead of the festival.
Pakistan Post Tightens Shipment Checks Across Punjab Ahead of Basant 2027
