Advancing heritage: History conference begins at University of Peshawar

Governor says K-P reminds Pakistani writers to give the region its due attention.


Our Correspondent November 29, 2012

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Barrister Masood Kausar highlighted the cultural and historical importance of the region at the inauguration ceremony of a three-day international conference at the University of Peshawar.

The conference on culture and heritage has been jointly arranged by the National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research of the Quaid-e-Azam University and the Pakistan Study Centre of the University of Peshawar.

“People of this province and the tribal belt have been fighting for security of the motherland and its frontiers since long,” said the governor, adding that the situation in the region has improved considerably and normalcy has largely been restored.

The chief guest applauded the bravery and efforts of the civil society and security forces in ensuring peace and a better future for both K-P and Pakistan.

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He further remarked that the province has remained heavily influenced by the wars in Afghanistan.

The circumstances, he said, worsened by the rise of the Taliban and later on following the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Since then, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have became a much debated region again.

University of Peshawar Vice-Chancellor Qibla Ayaz, highlighting the importance of the conference, termed it a milestone initiative to promote cultural profiles and the various layers of the region.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 29th, 2012.

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