CS orders strict enforcement of ban on kite flying

Lahore: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed the authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on kite flying, while also strengthening price control mechanisms and accelerating action against ‘organized begging’. The directives were issued during a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat, which reviewed measures related to the prevention of begging, enforcement of the kite-flying ban, traffic management and price control. To improve monitoring of essential commodity prices, the meeting decided to increase the number of price magistrates. The chief secretary instructed deputy commissioners to ensure the availability of flour, Roti and other essential food items at officially notified rates. The chief secretary ordered the implementation of a new traffic management plan in major cities, noting that stricter enforcement of traffic laws had already led to a reduction in road accidents. He reiterated that a zero-tolerance policy would be adopted against violations of the kite-flying ban, dir
ecting the police and district administrations to take firm action to ensure effective enforcement. On the issue of beggars, the chief secretary ordered that the ongoing campaign be intensified and called for the proposal of strict punishments for organized groups exploiting women and children for begging. The meeting was attended by secretaries of the Finance, Social Welfare, Food Safety and Consumer Protection departments, along with other senior officials. Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, divisional commissioners, regional police officers, deputy commissioners and district police officers participated via video link.