Lahore: Expressing good wishes to the participating racers, the district administration and police Koti DCP directed full support for the desert rally. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s determination to promote automobile tourism in Punjab and the cultural and tourism development of South Punjab is an expression of her unique vision. Under the policy of promoting automobile tourism, TDCP 9th Thal Desert Rally has been started in three districts of South Punjab.

According to Chief Minister of Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed good wishes for the participants of the TDCP Thal Desert Rally and prayed for success. She directed district administration and police department to extend full support to the DCP Desert Rally and ordered best arrangements for the participants and spectators of the 9th TDCP Thal Desert Rally. She mentioned that the policy of providing equal entertainment opportunities to the citizens of Punjab is being followed. The inclusion of women drivers in the TDCP Thal Desert Rally is welcome, she highlighted, as competitions like automobile tourism provide opportunities for youth to express their talents. Thal Desert Automobile Tourism will highlight the positive image of Pakistan around the world.

It is noteworthy that TDCP Organized 9th Thal Desert Rally will be held in three districts of Punjab, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, and Leh. Registration, tagging, inspection, and medical examination of the race participants were conducted at Changa Manga Dune in Kot Addu. The Ninth Thul Desert Rally will be the Qualified Round based on the Desert Rally draws. There will be royal riding demonstrations at the horse track to entertain the spectators, along with traditional kabaddi, javelin, and traditional jhomar.

The stock category race will be held at Kot Addu, Chobara on November 9, while javelin and kabaddi competitions will also be organized in Leh. A cultural night and fireworks displays will also be held for the entertainment of the fans. On November 10, there will be a jeep race competition for women drivers in Ko Thal Desert Rally, along with dirt bike and quad bike races in Kot Addu and Chobara. The prize distribution ceremony for the winners of the 9th Thal Desert Rally will be held at the Faisal Stadium in Muzaffargarh.