Peshawar
The caretaker Minister for Information, Culture, and Tourism of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel has emphasized the significance of cultural values and their connection to tourism.
He highlighted that each region within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa possesses a unique cultural identity, with Peshawar holding a particularly distinctive status due to its historical and cultural significance.
The city’s historical monuments serve as reminders of its glorious past, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is dedicated to preserving this heritage for future generations. Their preservation efforts include safeguarding historical structures like the Sethi House and promoting cultural values.
These remarks were made during a media discussion at the inauguration of the restoration work on Sethi House in the historic Mahalla Sethiyan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa boasts more than 20,000 heritage sites, including over 2,000 Buddha sites. The region is also notable for its Buddha statues, preserved in the Peshawar Museum, attracting tourists from around the globe.
Efforts are underway to introduce special tour packages to facilitate national and international tourists’ access to these historical sites. Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel also underscored the hospitality and good manners embedded in the Pakhtun culture, which make tourists feel like honoured guests.
This warm hospitality is a core part of the Pakhtun identity on the global stage.
Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel was a special guest at the Pakhtun Culture Day event organized by the Culture and Tourism Authority during the Sethi House visit. The event showcased various aspects of Pakhtun culture, featuring poets presenting their work and artists performing traditional folk music. It was well-attended by members of the media, government officials, and artists.
