The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) in collaboration with Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) will organize the Cholistan Desert Rally 2024 from Tuesday.
Talking to APP, a PTDC official said that a larger number of national and international drivers will participate in the rally to experience the thrill and adventure of the desert.
He said the Cholistan Desert Rally 2024 is a cultural program aimed to highlight the tourism potential of southern Punjab and attract international participants for the upcoming rally. The Cholistan Desert Rally is an annual event organized by TDCP in the Cholistan Desert of Bahawalpur Division, he added.
The official said the rally covers a distance of over 500 kilometers and features various categories of vehicles and drivers. The rally also showcases the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region, which is home to historical forts, temples, shrines, and wildlife. The Cholistan Desert Rally is scheduled to take place from February 20-25, he concluded.
Meanwhile District Police Officer (DPO) Bahawalpur Syed Mohammad Abbas has said that during the 19th Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally 2024, over 2200 police officers and security personnel will carry out their duties. While issuing instructions, he emphasized conducting duties alertly, ensuring the protection of people’s lives and property, keeping a close eye on suspicious elements, and maintaining a clear race track.
Security will be on high alert at the rally site, preventing unauthorized individuals from approaching. Vehicles will be parked at appropriate distances from various program locations. A traffic plan has been chalked out under the supervision of the DSP Traffic to control traffic, ensuring proper parking and clear routes for vehicles, and keeping traffic flowing smoothly.
The district police, Dolphin Force, Elite Force, Traffic Police, Special Branch, Bomb Disposal Squad.—APP
