THE Islamabad Capital Territory has imposed a ban on kite and pigeon flying for two months. The administration took this step to protect people`s lives and to keep skies clear for fighter jets rehearsing for Pakistan Day parade on March 23.
Apart from manufacturing and selling kites, metallic wires and nylon cords have also been prohibited in the federal capital.
According to the federal police, a clampdown will be launched against violators.
Some people are also involved in pigeon flying. It also poses risks to fighter jets. A pigeon could play havoc with a multi-million dollarnghter and create riskforthe pilot as well. The authorities also warned theowners and inhabitants of the buildings and hospitals, asking them not to allow the people to use their rooftops for kite flying.
Some people have criticised this ban.
They are of the view that there can be no excuse for depriving them of kite flying.
As they say `To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others`. This is true of the Basant festival. People measure life in terms of colour and happiness. But some people create life-threatening situation for others. The ban on kite flying is not the solution to this issue.
The best way to restrict this activity is a ban on manufacturing and sale of kites. It is true that some people earn livelihood by selling kites, but others are involved in manufacturing copper wire, manjha and nylon cord which are dangerous for human life.
