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			<title>In the Media - 2008</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>218-km route final for desert jeep rally&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />
MULTAN, Feb 29 (APP): Over 80 jeep/cars will join Cholistan desert rally on March 9 to cover a 218-kilometre loop-shaped route around historical Derawar Fort in Bahawalpur district.&nbsp; Organizers of fourth desert jeep rally said here on Friday.<br />
Twelve check posts (CPs) have been set up on the sandy route, also having sand dunes. The fuel re-filling facility will be available at seventh CP at Rasool, some 132 kilometres away from the opening point of the race.</p>
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			<title>Abbasi Mosque</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=26096</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Derawar Mosque</strong></p>
<p>Nawab Bahawal Khan constructed a mosque with cupolas and domes of exquisite marble in 1849. It is a replica of Moti Mosque, Delhi.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="/UserFiles/Image/Abbasi_Mosque__Drawar_Fort_Cholistan_GI7W9L.jpg"><img height="134" alt="Abbasi Mosque" width="200" src="http://CholistanRally.com/UserFiles/Image/Abbasi_Mosque__Drawar_Fort_Cholistan_GI7W9L.jpg" /></a></p>]]></description>
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			<title>Derawar Fort</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=26095</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Derawar Fort</strong></p>
<p>One of the oldest forts in this part of the former British India Empire, the Derawar Fort history goes back to almost 800 years (this age is disputed though).</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="/UserFiles/Image/Killa_Drawar_Fort_in_Cholistan_PT2ZXW.jpg"><img height="117" alt="Derawar Fort" width="200" src="http://CholistanRally.com/UserFiles/Image/Killa_Drawar_Fort_in_Cholistan_PT2ZXW.jpg" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
<p>The imposing stucture is situated on the edge Cholistan desert on the top of the ruins of ancient Harappan civilization. It has been the ancestral seat of the rulers of Bahawalpur for decades.&nbsp;&nbsp; The present building was built by Abbasi family or the Nawabs in 1733. Its walls are 30m high and there are 40 bastions, 10 on each side. The front area is guarded by a huge defensive tower at the main entrance. The boundaries were constructed from gypsum blocks transported from Uch some 65 kilometers away. The walls are built in mud tiles plastered and fresco painted.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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			<title>In the Media - 2008</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=26004</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>BAHAWALPUR, Jan 27: The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab has announced holding the annual fixture of Cholistan jeep rally from March 7 to March 9.</p>
<p>The motorists of petrol and diesel vehicles of prescribed categories have been invited to take part in the Pakistan&rsquo;s biggest motor sports event to be originated from historic Derawar Fort and registration of the aspirants will start from Feb 6.</p>
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			<title>In the Media - 2005</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=26003</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>LAHORE, March 20: The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) last week organized the first-ever adventurous desert jeep rally in the sandy terrain of Cholistan desert. The event proved to be a great success as it not only tested the skills of 76 drivers but also promoted the Cholistani culture and history. Set in the backdrop of Derawar Fort, the rally venue attracted a large number of visitors from surrounding areas as well as from other parts of the country. Besides the jeep rally, the visitors also enjoyed Cholistani music, fireworks and stay in a tent village, especially set up to greet them.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.dawn.com/2005/03/21/nat15.htm">www.dawn.com/2005/03/21/nat15.htm</a></p>
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			<title>In the Media - 2006</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=26001</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sunday, March 05, 2006<br />
Cholistan Jeep Rally from 10th to 12th </p>
<p><a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C03%5C05%5Cstory_5-3-2006_pg7_15">www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp</a></p>
<p>LAHORE: The second Cholistan Jeep Rally will be held from March 10 to 12 to highlight Cholistan&rsquo;s cultural assets, said TDCP Managing Director Irfan Ali at a press conference at the Punjab Civil Services Mess on Saturday. The rally has been organised by the Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) and a cellular company. Irfan said the Houbara Foundation (the major sponsor), Bhawalpur district government and TDCP organised the rally for the first time in 2005, which was attended by thousands of people. </p>
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			<title>In the Media - 2007</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=25999</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Multan&mdash;Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) will try to attract international racers for participation in its third annual Cholistan desert jeep rally expected to be held in March 2007 at Bahawalpur.</p>
<p>TDCP has decided in a meeting to contact ambassadors of foreign countries, particularly the Arab countries, to come to Cholistan desert to watch the rally.</p>
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			<title>Cholistan Rally 2008 Registration Forms</title>
			<link>http://CholistanRally.com/article.asp?articleid=25997</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Click below to download the following forms.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://tdcp.punjab.gov.pk/TDCP/download/Jeep_rally_registration_form.doc">Registration Form</a></p>
<p><a href="http://tdcp.punjab.gov.pk/TDCP/download/Terms&amp;Conditions_1-2008.doc">Terms &amp; Conditions</a></p>
<p><a href="http://tdcp.punjab.gov.pk/TDCP/download/PARTICIPATION%20PACKAGE-CJR-2008.doc">Participation Package</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://tdcp.punjab.gov.pk/TDCP/download/Itinerary.doc">Itinerary</a></p>]]></description>
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