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A view of Alamgiri Gate of Lahore Fort. The Alamgiri Gate, constructed by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1674, serves as the primary entrance to the Lahore Fort, situated on the western side of the Fort complex, facing the historical Shahi Qila. The history of Shahi Qila goes back to 1550s at the time of emperor Akbar (1556-1605) to Aurangzeb (1658-1707). It is located in the North-West of the city that is spread 427 meters east-west and 335 meters north-south. The south-east area occupied Akbar’s court. The northern area is distributed into six compartments starting from Akbari Gate to Shish Mahal. In 1981 UNESCO enlisted Lahore Fort as World Heritage Site

APP55-240424 LAHORE: April 24 - A view of Alamgiri Gate of Lahore Fort. The Alamgiri Gate, constructed by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1674, serves as the primary entrance to the Lahore Fort, situated on the western side of the Fort complex, facing the historical Shahi Qila. The history of Shahi Qila goes back to 1550s at the time of emperor Akbar (1556-1605) to Aurangzeb (1658-1707). It is located in the North-West of the city that is spread 427 meters east-west and 335 meters north-south. The south-east area occupied Akbar’s court. The northern area is distributed into six compartments starting from Akbari Gate to Shish Mahal. In 1981 UNESCO enlisted Lahore Fort as World Heritage Site. APP/MTF/TZD/ABB
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Takht Bhai:UNESCO world archealogical site attracts tourists, archealogy lovers

PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (APP):Takht Bhai Bhai a UNESCO world archeological site where every stone and stupa speak of its glorious past has attracted tourists in droves and brought them back to the pre-Greek, Lord Buddha era besides the Ghandhara Civilization. Takht Bhai in Mardan district is among 2,000 religious-heritage sites and 30,000 relics of the… Continue reading Takht Bhai:UNESCO world archealogical site attracts tourists, archealogy lovers

UNESCO has announced MAB Young Scientists Awards 2024

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): UNESCO has announced MAB Young Scientists Awards 2024 for the young researchers carrying out interdisciplinary research in line with UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The researchers (under the age of 35) either pursuing research in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves or potential sites or their work contribute to the achievement of… Continue reading UNESCO has announced MAB Young Scientists Awards 2024

Nowruz festival celebrated with simplicity

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP):The formal advent of the Spring season, Persian new year, known as Nowruz was celebrated on Wednesday to mark the beginning of Iranian calender in Pakistan like other parts of the globe. Nowruz is a spring festival and new year celebration named for the Persian word meaning “new day.” It is celebrated… Continue reading Nowruz festival celebrated with simplicity

Pakistan envoy advocates for strategic alignment, financial compliance at UNESCO

PARIS, Mar 19 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad emphasising the alignment of the UN agency’s strategic direction with its objectives said the frameworks needed to be in place to ensure compliance in meeting obligations in observance of financial regulations. The ambassador, presenting Pakistan’s perspective at 219… Continue reading Pakistan envoy advocates for strategic alignment, financial compliance at UNESCO

Envoy highlights Pakistan’s commitment to gender equality, enabling environment for women

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar on Wednesday underlined Pakistan’s strong commitment to continue to striving for gender equality in all aspects of life and providing an enabling environment for women to achieve their full potential. The ambassador, addressing an event held by the embassy in collaboration with Zonta International… Continue reading Envoy highlights Pakistan’s commitment to gender equality, enabling environment for women

International Day of Education marked on Wednesday

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):The sixth International Day of Education was celebrated on Wednesday through different activities highlighting the role of education in ensuring peace and development. The day was celebrated through several activities including seminars, conferences, discussion programmes, rallies and competitions projecting this year’s theme “learning for lasting peace” which seeks to illuminate the path… Continue reading International Day of Education marked on Wednesday

Country needs smart solutions to combat current challenges: Education Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Madad Ali Sindhi Monday emphasized on adopting smart solutions for addressing the current challenges being faced by the country, matching the pace of the developed countries. He was speaking at the launching ceremony of “Global Education Monitoring Report 2023” arranged by the Ministry of Federal… Continue reading Country needs smart solutions to combat current challenges: Education Minister

Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in collaboration with UNESCO, EdTech Hub, and ITA hosted the National launch of the 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report.

APP26-150124 ISLAMABAD: January 15 - Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in collaboration with UNESCO, EdTech Hub, and ITA hosted the National launch of the 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report.
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Pakistan needs to set up university for management of water resources: Director UNESCO

BEIJING, Nov 28 (APP): Pakistan should learn from China’s experience and work together to set up a university covering water resources engineering, environmental science and engineering for water management resources in the country, the Director, of UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, Prof Shahbaz Khan said. “Pakistani and Chinese governments could work together on the… Continue reading Pakistan needs to set up university for management of water resources: Director UNESCO

Pakistan, China committed to cooperation on sustainable development of rivers: Ambassador Hashmi

BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP): Pakistan and China are committed to cooperation for sustainable development and preservation of their rivers. In this regard, the two countries signed a cooperation agreement focusing on the Indus and Yangtze rivers to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by river cultures, ecosystems and economies and engage in discussions on sustainable… Continue reading Pakistan, China committed to cooperation on sustainable development of rivers: Ambassador Hashmi

Pakistan defeats India to secure UNESCO vice-chair for 2023-2025 term

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): In a resounding victory over India, Pakistan on Friday was elected as Vice Chair of the UNESCO Executive Board from the Asia Pacific Group for the 2023-2025 term. The elections were held at the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, a Foreign Office press release said. Of the 58-member… Continue reading Pakistan defeats India to secure UNESCO vice-chair for 2023-2025 term

Pakistan re-elected to UNESCO Executive Board with highest votes

PARIS, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027. Pakistan’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO based in Paris, France in a statement said Pakistan received highest number of votes in the group. “We are thankful to member States for… Continue reading Pakistan re-elected to UNESCO Executive Board with highest votes

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