Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, and National History & Literary Heritage Division, Shafqat Mahmood chaired first meeting of the Committee to suggest best possible utilization of heritage buildings at the committee room of National History and Literary Heritage Division on Monday. While chairing the meeting, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, and National History & Literary Heritage Division, Shafqat Mahmood said that heritage buildings in our country are our asset and it is vital to not only protect these buildings but also make these building public places and accessible to people. He said that we will take along provinces in the process of utilization of state-owned heritage buildings. The meeting discussed different proposals regarding the utilization of heritage buildings like governor houses and state guest houses etc. In order to give condition survey report (CSR) about the state buildings, the chair formed regional committees including Regional Committee Karachi , headed by Samar Ali Khan, Architect; Regional Committee Lahore headed by Nayyar Ali Dada, Architect; Regional Committee Peshawar headed by Naeem Safi, Designer; Regional Committee Islamabad headed by Asma Rashid Khan, Director Foundation Art DVVY; and Regional Committee Quetta. The chair directed the heads of regional committees to give progress report within two weeks. Secretary National History & Literary Heritage Division, Engr. Aamir Hasan was also present in the meeting.
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