Some have associated the fall in numbers to a decrease in public parks, children’s playgrounds and a dramatic shrink in open, public spaces in the metropolis. Cases registered against kite-flyingA few years ago, the city had a number of public spaces where residents hailing from all parts of the metropolis could gather and celebrate the colourful festival of Basant. As the metropolitan city has widely expanded, high-rise buildings have popped up with alarming rapidity, and consequently, open spaces for the public have decreased. Shahzad Ahmed from Teen Hatti has been making kites for the past 50 years. He loves the sport and learned how to make kites at an early age, gradually becoming an expert in the field.

Source: The Express Tribune February 19, 2018 14:02 UTC