Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Pakistan’s cultural heritage, saying the country’s diverse traditions and values play a vital role in strengthening national unity and social harmony. Read More: Gandhara Civilisation and Tourism in Pakistan In his message on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, […]
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Three Sindh forts listed on UNESCO tentative list
Three cultural and archaeological sites from Pakistan’s southern Sindh province have been placed on UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage sites, state media reported on Tuesday. The sites include Kot Diji Fort, Naukot Fort and Umerkot Fort, which have been identified for their historical and cultural significance. The listing is a preliminary step in the […]
Volunteers work to restore Gaza historic Great Omari Mosque library
Gaza City is witnessing a painstaking effort to salvage cultural heritage after the Great Omari Mosque library, one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, was severely damaged during the war that erupted in October 2023. Volunteers are working amidst rubble and dust to restore what remains of the collection. Read More: Historic Bannu library awaits revival […]
Unesco calls for youth involvement in education policy
ISLAMABAD: Young people remain under-represented in decision-making processes that directly affect their lives, particularly in education, according to a new Unesco report released Friday on the eve of International Day of Education. Read More: UNESCO launches Pakistan’s media literacy strategy The Global Education Monitoring Report 2026, titled “Lead with Youth”, highlighted that while young people are […]
Unesco warns of global decline in press freedom of expression
ISLAMABAD: Unesco has painted an alarming picture of press freedom of expression worldwide in its latest Media Development Report 2022–2025. The report urges member states to protect and invest in journalism as a foundation for peaceful and inclusive societies. Read More: Freedom of Expression Faces Global Decline “Defending free, independent journalism must be recognised as a […]
UNESCO recognition fuels Italy’s culinary pride despite fears of tourist trap
Italians hailed UNESCO’s recognition of their cuisine on Wednesday as a win for cultural diplomacy but critics warned it could backfire by turning popular dishes into bland tourist fare. A sound and light show at the Colosseum in Rome on Wednesday night will celebrate a successful bid that framed Italian food not just as a […]
Singapore expands smartphone ban in schools to curb digital distractions
Singapore will enforce a stricter ban on smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools starting January, the Ministry of Education announced, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce digital distractions on campus. Read More: Taliban ban smartphones from school The city-state, known for being one of the world’s most digitally connected societies, already restricts device use during […]
Gazans begin restoring historic Pasha Palace after war damage
Gaza City workers have begun restoring the historic Pasha Palace Museum damaged during two years of fighting. Over 70% of the palace’s buildings were destroyed, and thousands of artefacts disappeared. UNESCO identified the palace among 114 damaged heritage sites across Gaza. A dozen workers in high-visibility jackets manually cleared sand, rubble, and crumbling mortar from […]
Pakistan first in South Asia to join UNESCO underwater treaty
Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian nation to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this during a meeting with UNESCO’s Dr. Cristina Menegazzi in Islamabad. This marks a major step toward preserving Pakistan’s submerged maritime legacy. […]
US quits UNESCO over Palestinian recognition and bias claims
The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the United Nations’ cultural agency, UNESCO, expressing strong disapproval over the body’s decision to recognize Palestine as a state. According to the U.S. government, this move goes against American foreign policy and promotes an anti-Israel agenda within the organization. The decision has sparked international attention and […]