Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has announced that the Lahore-Paris Rally 2024 will significantly promote Pakistans cultural heritage and enhance its positive image globally. Addressing a press conference held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal here on Saturday, he said the government was committed to promoting tourism and making Pakistan an attractive tourist destination. He revealed that the Lahore-Paris rally will commence its journey on August 26, 2024, with its final destination being Paris (France).
Participants in the rally will travel through 12 countries, covering a distance of 20,000 kilometres in 70 days. The route includes major countries such as Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and France, he added. The rally is being organised by the Globe Series and Cross Route Club, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the Pakistan Tourism Department, he said. Emphasising the significance of the rally, Rana Mashhood said, the Lahore-Paris rally is not only a means of promoting our national culture but also an excellent opportunity to project a positive image of Pakistan to the world. He assured full support and resources for the participants, including safety measures for women and children taking part in the rally. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties and foster friendly relations between different nations, he asserted.
