Islamabad
\nSenator Afnan Ullah Khan presided over a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture. In attendance were senators including Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, Khalida Ateeb, Fawzia Arshad, Falak Naz, Keshoo Bai, and Rubina Khalid. The meeting was also graced by the presence of the Secretary of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, along with other key officials.
\nDuring the meeting, the Committee unanimously resolved to dismiss the consideration of the \u201cThe Promotion and Protection of Gandhara Culture Authority Bill, 2023,\u201d based on the committee\u2019s consensus that the bill had been previously rejected in a prior committee meeting.
\nThe Ministry officials presented a compliance report on the recommendations made by the committee to date. Out of the 40 recommendations received, 32 were fully compliant.
\nThe committee was also apprised of the Ministry\u2019s initiative to develop indigenous cultural educational material for children in various mother tongues, including Urdu. Secretary Ministry of National Heritage and Culture confirmed that steps have been taken in this direction and discussions have been initiated with the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training. The Committee was also informed that a conference highlighting the \u201cindigenous cultural education material for children in all mother tongues including Urdu\u201d was held in Pakistan Academy of Letters on Sep 19-20,2023.
\nHighlighting the importance of preserving culture and heritage as part of our national identity, the Committee emphasized the need to take ownership of these aspects, considering them crucial meeting points within society, particularly for the youth.
\nIn response to concerns about language and translation, the Committee acknowledged the significance of Urdu as a unifying language for Pakistanis. It was suggested to address translation errors on signboards and airports, and the DG \u201cIdaare Farogh e Qomi Zuban\u201d pledged to pursue appropriate translations with relevant authorities.
\nThe Committee also deliberated on designating the \u201cKaroonjhar Mountain Tharparkar\u201d in Sindh as National Heritage. While recognizing its cultural and historical significance, Senator Keshoo Bai emphasized the importance of preserving this site for the Hindu community and the people of Tharparkar. The Committee called for the mountain to be protected from mining activities and recommended involving the Sindh Government in this decision.
\nSenator Mushahid Sayed emphasized the potential economic impact of preserving tourist sites to boost tourism, citing culture and sports as unifying factors within society.
\nLooking forward, the Secretary Ministry of National Heritage and Culture revealed plans for the launch of a heritage app next week and a Heritage TV channel, underscoring the Ministry\u2019s commitment to promoting Pakistan\u2019s rich cultural heritage.
\nFurthermore, the Committee recommended an increase in the number of stores at Kartarpur Sahib and expressed their intent to visit the Kartarpur Corridor, emphasizing the enhancement of religious and heritage tourism in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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