Jhang:The District Administration of Jhang is set to host the first-ever Jhang Desert Rally 2026 and a three-day Cultural Festival, beginning on October 16, at the Thal Desert in Rehmat Abad, Tehsil Athara Hazari.
According to Radio Pakistan, Deputy Commissioner Jhang Babar Sahib Din announced this event during a press conference held in Lahore.
The rally will feature a 95-kilometer track and will see participation from around 100 drivers and riders from across Pakistan, including female jeep drivers.
In addition to the rally, the cultural festival will offer various activities such as tent pegging, kabaddi, volleyball, paragliding, and other recreational attractions. To accommodate visitors and tourists, food courts and accommodation camps will be set up.
The initiative aims to promote tourism, boost the local economy, and showcase Jhang's unique desert landscape, rich cultural heritage, and historical attractions on both national and international levels.