Tag: Gandhara

CDA to auction plots in next week

ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to conduct an auction of plots in Islamabad, alleviating the budgetary constraints faced by the civic body. According to the CDA official, the plot auction is set to take place from 10 to 12 January at the F9 Park in Gandhara Hall. Plots located on… Continue reading CDA to auction plots in next week

GRC’s Taxila Chaupal denounces Israeli atrocities against innocent Palestinians

ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):The Gandhara Resource Centre Pakistan (GRCP)’s flagship program Taxila Chaupal on Sunday denounced the worst atrocities and brutalities of Zionist Israeli defence forces against innocent Palestinians that left over a million displaced, thousands martyred and several injured. The “Taxila Chaupal” organised a special ceremony for the Book Launch of “RAWAL RAAJ” by… Continue reading GRC’s Taxila Chaupal denounces Israeli atrocities against innocent Palestinians

PM, FM to address inaugural session of Gandhara symposium

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address the inaugural session of a three-day Gandhara symposium, being held here from July 11 to July 13. The symposium titled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” ” is being held under the prime minister’s… Continue reading PM, FM to address inaugural session of Gandhara symposium

Archeological wonders, Gandhara civilization’s remains attract foreign tourists to Swat

MINGORA, Jul 28 (APP): Known as the land of Gandhara civilization and archeological wonders, Swat — previous known as Uddiyana Kingdom where every stupa and carved stone has its own story — attracts domestic and foreign tourists in droves every year. Besides the mesmerizing natural beauty, cultural heritage, and primitive architecture, Swat’s unique features, including… Continue reading Archeological wonders, Gandhara civilization’s remains attract foreign tourists to Swat

Million of Buddhist tourists desire to explore Gandhara heritage: MD PTDC

ISLAMABAD, Jun 8 (APP): Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Aftab-ur-Rehman said that millions of Buddhist tourists from across the world had shown keen interest in exploring the rich Gandhara heritage of the country. He said that Pakistan was a country rich in cultural heritage sites of different religions. In a statement, he said… Continue reading Million of Buddhist tourists desire to explore Gandhara heritage: MD PTDC

Pakistan, Sri Lanka produce documentary “Gandhara”

It takes the viewers on a visual journey along the Gandhara Buddhist heritage sites of Pakistan. The documentary was launched on Tuesday at Temple Trees ( Prime Minister’s office) by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in the presence of venerable Buddhist monks, Speaker of Sri Lankan Parliament , cabinet and state ministers, MPs, ambassadors of Buddhist… Continue reading Pakistan, Sri Lanka produce documentary “Gandhara”

Religious Tourism: Re-discovering Buddhist art, architecture & archaeology

By Mohammad Khan Niazi LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP): The economic potential of religious tourism has remained untapped for decades despite the fact that Pakistan is home to various ancient civilizations of the world. Gandhara civilization is a witness to the heyday of Buddhism and preserves some of the rare and finest relics associated with the… Continue reading Religious Tourism: Re-discovering Buddhist art, architecture & archaeology

Excavation of Buddhist site; Dillu Roy unveils ancient town planning

By Qazi Iftikhar Ahmad MULTAN, Aug 16 (APP): Sandwiched between grandeur of Suleman mountain range and the might of roaring river Indus, the plain strip that runs through Dera Ghazi Khan division is believed to be hiding evidence and clues to Buddhist civilizations once surviving and thriving there. This land has witnessed many Royal families,… Continue reading Excavation of Buddhist site; Dillu Roy unveils ancient town planning

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