Lahore: The All-Pakistan Kite-Flying Association (AKFA) has appealed to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to review the law against kite-flying and issue orders to establish a ‘kite city’ at a good distance from the urban areas.
All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association President and AKFA Chairman Khawaja Nadeem Wayeen said during an AKFA meeting that he has high hopes his appeal will be accepted as the CM has taken important historical decisions in the past, stated a news source.
According to Wayeen, the kite-flying festival will bring great foreign exchange to Punjab and also boost the tourism industry. He added that kite-making was a primary source of income for many women who are suffering after the ban. Reportedly, around 330,000 people were directly affiliated with the kite-making industry in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Kasur and most of them are currently unemployed right now.
According to Wayeen, the unfortunate incidents that caused the ban resulted from carelessness and the government should have sternly dealt with those who broke the law instead of outlawing the entire festival. A certain area marked as ‘kite city’ where the festival can take place is the best solution, he said.
