The 18th International Cholistan Desert Rally begins on Thursday with more than 150 teams participating in different categories of the event.

According to the programme schedule, the qualifying round of prepared and stock category vehicles will be held in Cholistan today.

The race for the first round of prepared category vehicles on the 225 km track from Kudloosh-Dahar will officially begin tomorrow.

On Saturday, the stock category race will be held on the 235 km lengthy track.

The final round of race will be held on Sunday followed by the prize distribution ceremony.