Paris ( Imran Y. CHOUDHRY ):- The WHC (World Heritage Committee) during its 47th session held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris has approved a report on the state of conservation of Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens.
The World Heritage Committee oversees the conservation of World Heritage sites worldwide and is responsible for implementing the 1972 World Heritage Convention. In its ongoing session, the Committee reviewed the report on the state of conservation of Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens and made recommendations for the conservation of these sites.
The Committee appreciated the high quality work done at Lahore Fort and Pakistan’s active participation.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador Madam Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, thanked the Committee and its advisory bodies for recognizing the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and for their continued support.
She reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to the conservation and preservation of the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, which are valuable heritage sites of not only Pakistani but also global importance.
It may be recalled that the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens were declared a World Heritage Site in 1981.
And are among the six World Heritage Sites in Pakistan. Other World Heritage Sites in Pakistan include the archaeological sites of Mohenjo-daro, the Buddhist monuments of Takht Bhai and the adjacent city of Sahar Bahlol, the historical tombs of Makli (Thatta), the Rohtas Fort and the archaeological sites of Taxila.
All these places are very important for tourism in Pakistan. A large number of tourists come every year not only from Pakistan but also from all over the world to see these places.