The rally, named as “First Political Agent Khyber Jeep Rally”, was one of the segments of the peace campaign “Rangoona Pa Khyber K”, launched by political agent of Khyber last month. 65 riders of different national and regional Jeep clubs including of the Pakistan army and Pakistan International Airline (PIA) also participated.
Political Agent of Khyber Agency, Captain(R) Khalid Mehmood, Deputy Inspector General of Frontier Crops, Brigadier Qaisar, and assistant political agent of Landikotal, Rahimullah Mehsud and Member of the parliament from NA-45 Shahjee Gul Afridi flag-off the rally at Torkham border at 10 am and reached Bab-e-Khyber around 11:30 am.
Hundreds of people and border officials of both Pakistan and Afghanistan witnessed the opening ceremony of the Jeep rally held at Torkham. Torkham border and Jamrud bazaars were closed during the Jeep rally while personnel of Khasadars, Levies and Frontier Crops were deployed at various places on the road to provide security to the rally participants.
The Jeep rally was welcomed at various places in Khyber Agency while school children showered rose petals on them and chanted slogans Pakistan Zindabad and Pakistan Army Zinda bad slogans.
Later, a 45 kilometers Shahkas-Bara race competition was also conducted between the Jeeps owners.
President of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jeep club, Babar Khan, won the race who completed the 45-kilometer track in only 11 minutes. MNA Shahjee Gul Afridi gave 1.3 FAW car to the winner of the race.
Political Tehsildar Mulagori Shakeel Barqi consumed 22 minutes and received second prize while Shahjee clinched 3rd position.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwas Chief Secretary Amjad Ali Khan was the chief guest of the prize distribution ceremony held at Shah Kas in Jamrud.
Around ten artists and TV shows presenters including Syed Rehman Sheeno and Bakhtray Khattak sung songs.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary Amjad Ali Khan said that organizing such a healthy event was aimed to portray soft image of Fata to the world. He said gone are the days when people were being threatened conducting events like sports and cultural gathering.
Amjad Ali Khan said he was happy and proud to be among the tribal people who offered a warm welcome to the Jeep rally participants. He appreciated the political agent of Khyber and Pakistan army for arranging a historical event in Khyber Agency.
Political Agent of Khyer Agency Khalid Mehmood thanked Pakistan army for providing foolproof security during the rally. He said that Frontier Crops,Khasadars and Levies personnel were deployed at various locations to avoid any untoward situation during the rally.
It may be added here that “Rangoona Pa Khyber K” campaign was launched in Khyber Agency after peace was restored in Khyber Agency to restart sports and cultural activities in the tribal areas.
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