LAHORE: A three-day jeep rally will begin on February 9 in the Cholistan Bahawalpur Division with a special committee in charge of overseeing the event having been constituted.
Punjab Cooperatives Minister and Cholistan Development Authority Chairman Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar confirmed the news while chairing a Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) meeting regarding the jeep rally on Tuesday.
He directed officials to make all necessary arrangements before time.
The minister added that the TDCP had launched the jeep rally in 2005 with an aim to promote Cholistan’s culture and historical heritage besides promoting southern Punjab as a winter destination.
More than 80 experienced and professional drivers are expected to participate in the 500 kilometres long jeep rally on the sandy desert track. At least 15 check posts would be set up on the way to minimise the chances of someone taking a short-cut.
Thousands of visitors and tourists are expected to witness the thrilling motor sports event, he added.
