ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Pa
kistani-American businessman Shahid Ahmed Khan, Advisor to the President of United States on Arts on Monday called on Interim Federal Minister for Nat
ional Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah here at Culture Division.
During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the important role of cultural exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations between Pa
kistan and the United States.
He said that through such exchanges people of both countries could better understand each other’s perspectiv
es and cultures.
Pa
kistani-American businessman Shahid Ahmed Khan, Advisor to the President of the United States said that he had frequently travelled to Pa
kistan and was interested in working o
n the rich cultural heritage of the region.
During the meeting, the Minister also offered Fateha o
n the sad demise of Shahid Ahmed Khan mother.
Later, the Advisor to the President of the United States on Arts Shahid Ahmed Khan along with Minister for Nat
ional Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah visited Islamabad Museum located at Sir Syed Memorial Building.
The Director General Department of Archaeology and Museum briefed the Advisor about the history of the Gandhara civilisation, various stupas, statu
es and other artefacts i
n the museum.
The Advisor is taken around the main Museum hall.
While recording his views i
n the comments book, the Advisor lauded the government of Pa
kistan for preserving historical sites.
