The United States is contributing $320,000 to safeguard the Mehrgarh Museum in Balochistan, as revealed by US Ambassador Donald Blome and Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki. This financial support aims to preserve artifacts from Mehrgarh, recognized as the earliest known farming civilization in South Asia.
Ambassador Donald Blome emphasized that this initiative demonstrates the United States’ commitment to safeguarding Balochistan’s cultural heritage. The US is actively involved in the restoration of 33 historical sites across Pakistan, including mosques, Buddhist monasteries, Hindu monuments, Sufi shrines, and relics from the Mughal Empire.
In a related announcement, Caretaker Minister for Culture and Heritage Jamal Shah shared plans to launch a dedicated TV channel promoting Pakistan’s cultural heritage.
The channel will feature translated versions of various regional literature, making the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan accessible to a broader audience. This comprehensive effort reflects the importance of preserving and celebrating the country’s historical and cultural legacy.
