KARACHI: Sindh government set up one billion fund to protect buildings declared as archeology and heritage. According to official information, first meeting of board for Endowment Fund for Archaeological Sites and Heritage Buildings under chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Education, Culture and Antiquities Syed Sardar Shah was held here.

At meeting, Shah said that Endowment Fund will help in ensuring preservation, repair, restoration and maintenance of archaeological sites and heritage buildings.

He said that private sector’s participation in endowment fund will also be welcomed. He directed that policy should be made for various institutions and companies to invest in that fund under corporate social responsibility. Minister said that he would also invite international organisations to contribute to fund established for protection of our heritage.

He said that Endowment Fund for Archaeological Sites and Heritage Buildings would not be limited to sites or buildings only, but policy would also be made to use that fund for protection and research purposes of other cultural sectors of Sindh. Fund would also be able to support cultural talent promotion, training and research, he added.

He said that there were many individuals and organisations in society who wanted to work for protection of national heritages and they would also be given opportunity. He stated that Board would also be responsible for seeking help of certified scientific laboratories for research on antiquities.

Secretary Culture Naseem Al Ghani Sohto, Director General Antiquities and Archeology Manzoor Ahmad Kanasro, Dr. Kaleem Lashari and others participated as members on this board.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 11 2023

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