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March 8, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) representative in Pakistan has appreciated Qatar’s support for educating out-of-school children in Pakistan within the framework of “Educate a Child” programme of Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan received Ms Patricia McPhillips, Director of Office and Unesco’s representative in Pakistan in his office at the embassy in diplomatic enclave here.
Ms Patricia McPhillips appreciated the efforts of Qatar and the continuous support it provides to the various Unesco programmes in the fields of education, science, culture and other areas of the organisation’s work, all over the world.
(MENAFN - Tribal News Network) PESHAWAR: Unesco and the Government of Pakistan launched a new joint publication titled From Landikotal to Wagah: Cultural Heritage Along the Grand Trunk Road at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, Islamabad.
The result of a collaboration of more than two years, the coffee table book explores the built and intangible heritage along the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) in Pakistan, combining a thoroughly researched narrative with a wealth of photos that illustrate the diverse and rich panorama of this 2500-year-old historical trade road.
Over the centuries, the road has been extensively travelled by traders, pilgrims and great civilizations like the Greeks, Turks and Mughals who left their marks, perpetuating the mythical status of this legendary road. The aim of the book is to foster tourism, promote awareness and ultimately protect the little known historic sites (largely non-Muslim) along the GT road that spans over 2,400 kilometres from
Publication aims to foster tourism and protect historical sites
Speakers at the book launch ceremony held at the PNCA line up for a photo opportunity with the author, Salman Rashid. PHOTO: ONLINE
ISLAMABAD:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in collaboration with the federal government, has launched a publication titled ‘From Landi Kotal to Wagah: Cultural Heritage Along the Grand Trunk (GT) Road’ at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Thursday.
According to a statement released, the coffee table book explores the built and intangible heritage along the GT Road in Pakistan, combining a thoroughly researched narrative with a wealth of photos that illustrate the diverse and rich panorama of this 2500-year-old historical trade road.
Coffee table book on GT Road launched
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February 12, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The Unesco and the government of Pakistan launched a new joint publication titled “From Landi Kotal to Wagah: Cultural Heritage Along the Grand Trunk Road” on February 10 at the Pakistan National Council of Arts.
The result of a collaboration of more than two years, the coffee table book explores the built and intangible heritage along the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) in Pakistan, combining a thoroughly researched narrative with a wealth of photos that illustrate the diverse and rich panorama of this 2500-year-old historical trade road. Over the centuries, the road has been extensively travelled by traders, pilgrims and great civilizations like the Greeks, Turks and Mughals who left their marks, perpetuating the mythical status of this legendary road.