The Punjab Tourism Department has announced the Thal Desert Rally 2025, set to take place from November 6 to 9, transforming the desert regions of Layyah, Kot Addu, and Muzaffargarh into a hub of motorsports, culture, and heritage tourism.
The announcement came during a press conference at the Lahore Museum, where Secretary Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta revealed details of the event. He said the rally, organized under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is a key part of the “Magnificent Punjab” Tourism Revival Vision.
Dr. Bhutta emphasized that the Thal Desert Rally is more than a motorsport event. It serves as a cultural and economic catalyst, promoting the desert’s living heritage, craftsmanship, folk traditions, and Sufi-inspired identity of South Punjab.
He added that Punjab Police, Rangers, Rescue 1122, and the Health Department will ensure strict security and emergency response throughout the event.
TDCP Managing Director Asim Raza announced that nearly 100 drivers, including female racers and top champions such as Mir Nadir Magsi, Sahibzada Sultan Muhammad Ali, Zain Mehmood, and the Khakwani Brothers, will compete this year.
The rally will also feature folk music nights, camel and horse shows, tent-pegging contests, artisan bazaars, and desert heritage performances, creating a vibrant celebration of adventure and culture in South Punjab.
