Lahore Kite Manufacturing Resumes: Artisans Share Joy After 18-Year Ban Lift Ahead of Basant

In this exclusive ground report for Express News from Lahore, correspondent Iqra Liaqat explores the revival of the kite manufacturing industry following the Punjab government's decision to grant licenses and regulate production months ahead of the spring season. Visiting local workshops where skilled artisans are back at work after an 18-year hiatus, the report details the intricate process of kite making—from importing high-quality Sarancha bamboo from Bangladesh to precision cutting, pasting, and designing. Craftsmen discuss the economic relief of returning to their traditional livelihoods, the implementation of a government digital barcode system for tracking production and ensuring safety, and regulations governing kite sizes to prevent past hazards. Key Highlights: Revival of Basant Industry: Lahore artisans resume kite manufacturing after a long-standing ban, expressing gratitude to the Punjab government. Imported Materials & Craftsmanship: Detailed look at using imported Bangladeshi Sarancha bamboo and specialized paper for durable, high-flying kites. Digital Barcode Tracking: Manufacturers explain how the district administration's digital tracking system ensures accountability and safety. Artisans' Livelihood: Interviews with veteran kite makers and workers detailing daily production rates, labor division, and economic recovery. #KiteManufacturingLahore #IqraLiaqat #ExpressNews #BasantRevival #PunjabGovernment #LahoreCulture #SaranchaBamboo #KiteMakersPakistan #ExpressNewsVlogs Stay connected with Pakistan’s leading news network for verified updates, real-time breaking alerts, and comprehensive analysis. ■ OFFICIAL LINKS • Web Portal: https://www.express.pk/ • WhatsApp Community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDU... ■ SOCIAL MEDIA • X / Twitter:   / expressnewspk   • Facebook:   / expressnewspk   • Instagram:   / expressnewspk   • TikTok:   / expressnews_pk   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #ExpressNews #PakistanNews #BreakingNews