May 2014 - Volume: 2, Issue: 5 HIGHLIGHTS: IN THIS BULLETIN Pakistani group showcases country’s cultural diversity 02 English News 2-17 ILF ends after celebrating literature in all forms 02 US congresswoman Jackson addresses PSA show 03 Humanitarian Interventions 18 NIHCR’s conference on Balochistan today 03 Air Arabia connects Pakistan to Ras AlKhaimah in UAE 04 Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participates 04 Tourism Profile: Kurram 19-20 in tourism expo Agency Pakistani ladies reach out to disadvantaged sections 05 Lok Virsa festival concludes after captivating residents 06 Maps 21,23,25 of twin cities Tourism revenues rise in first quarter of 2014 - Ministry 07 Articles 22,24 UK printmakers ‘have designs’ on Pakistani artists 08 Spirit of multiculturalism: Going beyond local culture to 09 take on intercontinental hues Urdu News 26-29 Govt keen to preserve Gandhara heritage: Mamnoon 10 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tourism industry to be promoted 11 Tourism Directory 30-34 Joint Archaeological Heritage of Oman, India and 13 Pakistan Seminar WILDLIFE WETLAND SANCTUARIES IN PAKISTAN CULTURAL HERITAGE OF PESHAWAR MAPS LAKE VIEW ISLAMABAD Wildlife Wetland Sanctuaries in Pakistan , olf t, W mo r, ar ee M D en sk old Mu G n x, aya le, Fo al ag , ed im e n R , H en alco x, rd old r f Ibe pa G ga O r, eo e, ag µ a L in L be w m e, n no Er tur Legend O row , S er, l l vu O : B ria st n [¢ ife U am iffo rk L kh H Gr a [¢ ild a ry , ct P W ad ato ure ri l e L igr ult ist a GILGIT Th M v u D n W [¢ , ier rd rdu io Game Reserve ild ika ag ka ka t Lif O P m : S S a Asi e: L O am on n: N atic eop BALTISTAN L ti ow ai à an Le ard oca T s d e opa , G L rest o E ven rd, J ray ea e gyp Ga ack Gor O N D L tian zell al, al, B oca Vu e, P Red ark O ! 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[email protected] www.immap.org 1 ©2014 www.alhasan.com 2 NEWS HEADLINES DETAILS Honour thy culture Through decades, the critical issue faced by a Pakistani is the cultural identity of Pakistan. Around The Nation, April 30, 2014 the globe, every country protects and promotes its cultural identity. What about Pakistan, are we protecting and promoting our culture? The answer to this question is not simple and requires a thorough examination. There were strong cultural values which motivated the people for a separate state, and the movement resulted in the emergence of a new state on the world’s map in 1947. Cultural identity of Pakistan has been lost on the name of westernization or liberalization, which has consumed the upper classes like slow poison. With the advancement in information and technology, mass media emerged as a strong candidate to shape the opinion of the masses and the promoter of culture. The last decade witnessed an adverse effect through Indian cultural via dramas on almost all our private TV channels, which slowly dominated the cultural identity of Pakistan. The worst scenario is nowadays, when Pakistani TV channels are playing Turkish dramas. There was a time when Pakistani dramas were famous around the world for their uniqueness and popularity as well as for representing our culture and values. The consumer oriented industry has now adopted whatever the consumer is demanding forgetting that we are losing our identity. The role of media in today’s Pakistan is very vital and demanding and it should uphold the values that we revere and respect. There should be some strong measures from concerned authorities to protect and safeguard our cultural identity from this invasion or we will lose our heritage and culture. Tourism in Pakistan As soon as spring comes to an end people start planning their summer holidays; they think about Daily Times, April 30, 2014 going to the hilly areas to beat the heat for some time. Many people from all four provinces love to go and spend time in the northern areas to enjoy the natural beauty of Pakistan and to give a break to their boring, routine lives. The most commonly visited places include the Murree Hills, Bhurban, Ayubia, Patriata, Kaghan Valley, Naran Valley, Neelam Valley and Swat Valley. This part of the country is famous all over the world because of its sky-high mountains, lush green valleys, mighty rivers, amazing wildlife and beautiful lakes. Due to the importance of these areas, the government of Pakistan should take necessary steps to facilitate the throngs of people who go to these places every year. Making roads safer in the mountainous areas, providing the people with electricity and Sui gas, and providing tourists with security are just some of the things the government can do. Pakistan needs to encourage local tourism by cutting the costs that are incurred — the high cost of staying in the northern areas of Pakistan has made it difficult for the common people to go there. Tourism is an important source of foreign exchange earnings, promotion of cross-cultural understanding and cooperation, income generation, job creation and poverty reduction. The government must do something about this very important issue. Pakistani group Pakistani community in Riyadh enjoyed the weekend with a colorful cultural evening showcasing showcases country’s their rich cultural heritage. Pakistani traditional group ‘Need & Style’ organized the program to promote the cultural diversity. Sajida Chaudhary, the group head, told Arab News, “there is a need cultural diversity to promote Pakistan’s rich cultural diversity, therefore I urged upon the community members to Arab News, April 30, 2014 take part in this event to promote our rich culture and tradition in the Kingdom in a positive manner.” Well-known writer and poet Waqar Naseem Ahmed was the guest speaker and praised the efforts of Pakistani youngsters to promote the country’s cultural diversity.