ISLAMABAD: TheAmerican Ambassador to Pakistan, David Hale, opened the screening event showcasin three documentary films highlighting the archaeological and cultural heritage of Pakistan at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts here on Tuesday.
Through the support of the U.S. ambassador’s Fund Grant Programme, “Walkabout Films” created films that feature three UNESCO world heritage sites: Taxila Remains, Lahore Fort/Shalimar Gardens, and Rohtas Fort Jhelum in Punjab province. Representatives from UNESCO and the Government of Punjab, and students from local universities and colleges gathered in Islamabad for the event. “This legacy sheds light on Pakistan’s cultural richness and identity. I’m impressed by how Pakistan preserves its history. Many of us in the audience today are eager to preserve this history so that the generations to come may continue to study and cherish their heritage,” Ambassador Hale said in his address. “Walkabout Films” CEO, Nisar Malik, recognised the support of the United States that made possible this important cultural record. “These sites represent our collective history and identity as a nation. ”
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