Gandhara Knowledge Corridor on the cards

K-P govt to harness tech to increase information sharing


Our Correspondent January 14, 2025
It has been ten years since the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the multibillion-dollar flagship project under President Xi Jinping’s $1.4 trillion Belt and Road Initiative, was launched. PHOTO: FILE

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PESHAWAR:

The government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is committed to leveraging modern technology to promote religious tourism and ensure world-class facilities for foreign tourists visiting the region, said Chief Minister's Special Assistant Shafqat Ayaz.

Highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the province, Shafqat Ayaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Science, Technology, and IT, proposed the establishment of the Gandhara Knowledge Corridor as a platform for knowledge sharing, technological development, and global cooperation.

Addressing an international workshop on the Gandhara civilization at the Peshawar Museum, Shafqat Ayaz emphasised the significance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the custodian of 90% of the heritage of the Gandhara civilization. "The Gandhara Knowledge Corridor will facilitate global research and cooperation, showcasing the positive image of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the world," he stated.

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