Ten PSO branded vehicles participated in the Gomal Zam Dam jeep race part of the Pakistan Motor Rally, out of which five vehicles successfully clinched top positions. Babar Khan and Zafar Khan bagged first positions in the A-Stock Category and D-Prepared Category respectively. Gohar Sangi secured second position in C-Prepared Category whereas Iftekhar Ahmed and Noman Ahmed stood third in the A & D Stock Categories, respectively.
The country’s leading oil marketing company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), in continuation of its support for motor sports in the country, sponsored another thrilling motor sports event-Pakistan Motor Rally-which was organised by the Pakistan Army from October 21, to commemorate 70 years of Pakistan’s independence.
The rally went across the country, starting from the mountains of Khunjerab and ending at the coast of Gwadar.
Pakistan Motor Rally was an initiative of the Pakistan Army aimed to promote adventure sports in Pakistan; showcase tourism’s potential and highlight the cultural heritage and sports talent in the country. The rally was divided into four segments: Khunjerab to Islamabad, Dera Ismail Khan to Gomal Zam Dam, Quetta to Gwadar, and Karachi to Gwadar.
PSO powered the rally by providing the participating vehicles its high quality fuel brands Altron Premium, Altron X High Performance and Action+Diesel.
By supporting sporting communities and promoting such events, the company had created loyalty with motor sport lovers and will continue do so, the PSO said in a statement. Pakistan Motor Rally became a key attraction to thousands of motor sports enthusiasts from all over the country and had been expected to go a long way in reviving tourism in the country.
Published in Daily Times, November 8th 2017.