Pakistan Post tightens restrictions on kite deliveries
“Pakistan Post has directed all relevant offices to strictly monitor shipments and ensure compliance with instructions aimed at preventing the transportation and delivery of kites and prohibited string…”
The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting convened by the provincial government to discuss arrangements for Basant. Representatives of relevant government departments, law enforcement agencies, Pakistan Post and courier companies attended the meeting. Participants agreed to prevent the delivery of kites and dangerous strings to protect human lives, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and take immediate action against violations.
In a letter issued by the postmaster general of the Central Punjab Circle, officials were warned of a possible increase in the use of kites and strings during Basant.
They were directed to closely monitor the movement, delivery, storage, sale and distribution of kites and metallic strings., the transportation of kites and strings through any channel in Punjab is prohibited, including courier services, postal mail and online delivery systems. All relevant departments and staff have been instructed to take effective measures to prevent attempts to transport prohibited materials.
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The meeting specifically emphasised identifying and reporting metallic wires, metal-coated strings and other dangerous or prohibited kite-flying materials. Upon receiving information about such materials, the relevant individuals, departments, transport operators, courier companies and online delivery services have been directed to immediately inform the nearest police station.
The letter also calls for the creation of dedicated Whats. App groups to ensure prompt communication and information-sharing among relevant departments, preventing delays in identifying prohibited materials and taking action against those involved.
All relevant staff have been instructed to identify individuals attempting to book or transport kites and strings and immediately report such incidents to the concerned authorities, including the deputy commissioner's office.
Describing the protection of human lives as a shared responsibility, the letter says government departments, law enforcement agencies, transport operators, courier services, online delivery platforms and the public must work together to ensure that unauthorised, dangerous or prohibited kite-flying materials are not circulated, transported or delivered.
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