‘Promotion of Gandhara Tourism vital to enhance Pakistan’s soft image’
Thousands of years ago, Takht Bahi was the cradle of education and training during the Gandhara civilization:Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer:Minister of State, Chairman for Prime Minister Task Force on Gandhara Tourism Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has said that the Gandhara tourism’s promotion was crucial to project the soft image of the Pakistan at the international level.
Talking to the media on Wednesday during a visit to the historical and archeological site Takht Bahi at Mardan, the Minister said that thousands of years ago, Takht Bahi was the cradle of education and training during the Gandhara civilization and that, by visiting this place today it appears as if we have reached a university of ancient times.
Ambassadors of Indonesia and Thailand stated that they will fully facilitate and encourage the cultural exchanges with Pakistan for strengthening people to people linkages
Ramesh Kumar added that the mentioning of Gandhara Civilization is incomplete without reference to the great King Ashoka, who once ruled present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. “King Ashoka during the Gandhara period was considered as the patron in promoting Buddhism.”
Ambassadors of Indonesia Thailand, Nepal, and Chinese students living in Pakistan, civil society, foreigners, and media representatives also attended the event.
On the occasion, the diplomats expressed their delight that they had the opportunity to visit the Gandhara-era Takh Bahi holy place, which is the wish of every Buddha in the world to visit.
On their part, the Ambassadors of Indonesia and Thailand also said that they will fully facilitate and encourage the cultural exchanges with Pakistan which in turn will result in the strengthening of people to people linkages and the promotion of soft image of the friendly countries.
