A group of 25 Pakistani bikers, visited the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi

Report: Umer Farooq

A group of 25 Pakistani bikers, belonging to Cross Route Club in Pakistan, visited the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on 20-1-2023. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi welcomed the group in the Embassy and hosted a lunch in their honour. The group had started their bike ride from Lahore on 6 January 2023.

The group is on its way to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The group reached UAE from Iran and is heading towards Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq and Iran before their return to Pakistan, logging a distance of 14,000 km.

Mr. Mukarram Tareen, leader of the bikers’ group, said that passing through brotherly Islamic countries would promote a positive image of Pakistan, its rich cultural heritage, pristine natural beauty and warm hospitality of Pakistani people.

Ambassador Tirmizi in his remarks appreciated the initiative of the bikers for promotion of Pakistan in different regional countries and stated that such tours should be organized more frequently to and from Pakistan. The ceremony was concluded with a tree planting ceremony by Mr. Mukarram Tareen at the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi.