KP drivers off to Cholistan desert jeep rally

PESHAWAR: A convoy of beautifully decorated 4×4 jeeps departed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to participate in a spectacular Jeep Rally in the Cholistan desert of Punjab province.
KP’s Deputy Speaker Mehr Taj Roghani attended the ceremony as chief guest. Deputy Secretary Sports, Tourism, Culture, Archaeology, Museums and Youth Affairs Babar Khan, Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) Managing Director Mushtaq Ahmed Khan and Frontier 4×4 Club President Babar Khan were also present at the occasion.
The TCKP is sponsoring the province’s team in the race that will be held from 15th to 18th February. The convoy of 4×4 jeeps first gathered at the Peshawar Museum and then departed for Punjab in a rally to test the skills of jeep drivers in the Cholistan desert. The 4×4 jeeps were tastefully decorated, highlighting the culture and tourism sights and adventure sports of the province.
Speaking at the occasion, Deputy Speaker Roghani said that progress and prosperity were not possible without the restoration of peace and tranquility in the country.
She described the departure of jeeps for Punjab as a good sign, pointing out that it would send a positive message to the world that peace had been restored and tourism and sports activities were being organized in every corner of the province.
“Our Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is no more a ‘no go area’ as tourists are coming in droves to enjoy holidays here owing to the robust and tangible steps taken by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led provincial government,” Roghani said.
Deputy Secretary Babar Khan claimed the province decided to participate in the Cholistan jeep rally to highlight and promote tourism, culture and adventure sports activities in KP.
He said this was the first time in the province’s history that its people were participating in the Cholistan jeep rally. He hoped that KP’s team would perform well and bring laurels for the province.
Managing Director Mushtaq Ahmed Khan said the participation of KP jeeps in Cholistan rally was a step in the right direction since it would help boost tourism and adventure sports activities in the province.