Historic Moenjodaro at risk again by floods
As a result of the heavy monsoon rains and the recent floods in Pakistan, around 900,000 cusecs of water is expected to enter Sindh through the Indus River, during the first week of August. According to sources, a wave of 400,000 cusecs has already passed through the Indus River, near Moenjodaro without causing significant damage [...]
Renovation cost of Laal Shahbaz Qalander’s mausoleum increases
The cost of renovating the mausoleum complex of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalander has increased to Rs1.8 billion — a figure which is more than twice the initial estimated outlay, The News has learnt. The renovation process has already undergone two stages, with officials in the government now reviewing the second phase and planning for [...]
Germany provides Rs 9.3 mln for rehabilitation of historic houses in walled city of Lahore
ISLAMABAD: An agreement has been signed between the German Embassy Islamabad and the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP) regarding the rehabilitation of historic homes in the Walled City of Lahore. According to press release issued here on Tuesday, the Federal Republic of Germany is providing 9.3 million Pakistani rupees for the conservation and rehabilitation [...]
Mountain Areas Conservancy Project in Pakistan Directory
The Mountain Area Conservancy Project (MACP) aims to protect the rich biological heritage of the Karakurm, Hindukush and the Western Himalayan Mountain Ranges through community – based conservation approach. MACP offers a comprehensive package of interventions to address threats to biodiversity. The project focuses on empowering local communities to manage the ecosystem and natural resources [...]
International co-operation and fund raising for conservation of heritage sights in Pakistan
• A public foundation, the National Fund for Cultural Heritage, has been established by the Ministry of Culture. In 2002, US$ 890,000 wereprovided by NORAD through the UNESCO Islamabad Office for the purpose of the conservation of Shish Mahal and development of the Master Plan of the Lahore Fort. International Assistance from the WHF as [...]
Recommendation adopted by the participants of ten Asian countries
Recommendation adopted by the participants of ten Asian countries of a serial Itinerant Workshop on the Conservation and Management of Persian, Timurid and Mughal Architecture With the financial support of the World Heritage Fund, as well as national organizers of India, the final of a series of “Itinerant Workshops on the Conservation and Management of [...]
US puts up $149,000 for Sufi shrines’ preservation
* US Ambassador Anne Patterson announces $65,011 for Hazrat Fareed’s shrine, $22,358 for Hazrat Musa Pak’s and $62,351 for Hazrat Rajan Qattal’s * Conservation work to include brick and tile renovation, removal of worn-out paint and plaster, restoration of original frescoes LAHORE: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson on Wednesday announced grants worth [...]
Jahangir’s tomb’s minaret again at glorious height
By Shoaib Ahmed LAHORE, April 20: The Federal Archeology Department has completed the restoration and conservation work on the minaret of Jahangir’s Tomb which had been in precarious condition for decades and tilted outside, Shahdra Complex of Monuments Project Director Naeem Iqbal told Dawn on Tuesday. “The minaret has now been conserved and restored by [...]
India teams up with in Bangladesh to conserve Sunderbans
by Samta Jain on April 5, 2010 On Sunday, Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests announced that India collaborates with Bangladesh to launch Sunderban Ecosystem Forum in a region that is “ecologically vulnerable and sensitive to climate change.” Mr.Ramesh said, “The Ecosystem is scheduled to be launched in this September. The [...]
Rs185 crore central package for forest conservation in Assam
The Centre today announced a package of Rs185 crore for conservation of forest in Assam. Inaugurating a night safari inside the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical garden here, Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh said the amount will be spent for conservation of the rich forest reserve of the state. The minister also announced a sum [...]
