Bahawalpur
Vice Chancellor, Islamia University (IUB) Bahawalpur, Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob has said that Jamia Islamia (JI) is playing a vital role in promoting tourism in line with the government’s vision. He said that like last year, this year too the teachers and students of the university are participating in the annual Jeep Rally in collaboration with Tourism Development Corporation Punjab, Divisional Administration Bahawalpur and Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In a statement on Saturday, he said that with the participation of thousands of Jamia Islamia students, last year’s Jeep Rally emerged as a completely mega event in terms of tourism and business. The University not only this year but also last year organized a bus service to Fort Dravar on a daily basis for the general public and students. It can be an important hub. In this regard, the local industrial and business community and educational institutions and government administration together can make Bahawalpur an excellent tourist destination.
Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said that like last year, considering the arrival of thousands of tourists on the occasion of the Jeep Rally, this year also a trade fair has been organized where local businesses, artisans, universities have set up various stalls and showcased their products. A food court has also been set up on this occasion in which local foods as well as public facilities are provided.—INP
