PESHAWAR (APP): Waziristan Independence Day Jeep Rally organized by Department of Tourism Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Culture and Tourism Authority got under way from Peshawar Sports Complex amidst great enthusiasm.
The rally started its journey toward scenic Waziristan’s Razmak valley and then to Gomalzam Dam in Waziristan. More than 50 4×4 jeeps from all over the country are participating in the rally, DG Tourism Authority Barkatullah Marwat told APP soon after the departure of the Jeeps Rally.
The race will be held on August 14 on a 7 km track at Gomal Zam Dam, DG Tourism Authority Barkat Ullah Marwat informed. The race consists of three different categories, DG Tourism Authority Barkatullah Marwat said.
Race jeeps in A category, 2000 cc and above in B category and 2000 cc jeeps in C category will participate, Barkatullah Marwat said. He said to celebrate Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day celebrations are also being continued in the adjoining districts. He said steps have been taken to promote tourism in the merged districts and through this way the same would be highlighted to the rest of the world and with local and foreign tourists. He said through this way construction of building, rest houses and rest areas in the merged districts have also been planned so that to ensure facilitation to the tourists on a permanent basis.
Waziristan Independence Day Jeep Rally begins from Peshawar
