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Shah Alla Ditta centuries old Buddhist caves attract visitors

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Shah Allah Ditta a centuries old Buddhist caves located at the foothills of the Margalla Hills in federal capital was attracting a large number of visitors. The Buddhist caves were believed to be hundred years old and were used as route to Gandharan City of Taxila. Karim Ahmed, a visitor said… Continue reading Shah Alla Ditta centuries old Buddhist caves attract visitors

Pakistan proud custodian of Buddhist holy relics: President

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said Pakistan was home to the Gandhara Buddhist heritage and was a proud custodian of some of the most sacred relics of Buddha. Talking to a delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhist monks who called on him here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said there existed the… Continue reading Pakistan proud custodian of Buddhist holy relics: President

President urges Sri Lankans to visit Buddhist tourist sites in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, General Shavendra Silva, presenting a memento to President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Friday said that Pakistan was an attractive destination for the Buddhist tourists, so the Sri Lankan people should visit the religious and scenic sites there. The president said this in a meeting with visiting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, General Shavendra… Continue reading President urges Sri Lankans to visit Buddhist tourist sites in Pakistan

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