AHAP to celebrate 2500th anniversary of Ashtaka (Attock) on Dec 16

ISLAMABAD: The Archaeological and Historical Association of Pakistan (AHAP) will arrange an international seminar and Cultural Karwan to celebrate the 2500th anniversary of historic town of Pakistan Ashtaka, which is now known as Attock, on December 16.

It was decided on Sunday in a meeting of AHAP Central Executive Committee, which was presided over by AHAP Chairman Dr Ghazanfar Mehdi.

The participants of the meeting were informed that caretaker Federal Minister for Local Government and Environment Syed Wajid Hussain Bokhari will lead the Karwan and caretaker Foreign Minister Inamul Haq will chair the inaugural semina International Islamic University Auditorium. Professor Dr AH Dani and Hazara University Vice-Chancellor Dr Ehsanullah will brief the participants about the history and culture of Ashtaka and Professor Dr Anwar H Siddiqi will host a reception in honour of the participants. The Karwan will visit the Taxila Museum.

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