PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakthunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak said on Monday that restoration and protection of historical heritage and sites was the top priority of the government.
The Chief Minister (CM) directed the authorities concerned to present a comprehensive report of the projects within two weeks.
Addressing a high-level meeting regarding restoration and rehabilitation of historical heritage of Peshawar, the CM directed the authorities concerned to submit reports of long, medium and short term projects within two weeks.
He said the government would utilize all available resources for restoration of the heritage and historical sites of the area.
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister, Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani, Secretary Culture, Chairman Institute of Architects of Pakistan, District Nazim and other concerned officials were als present on the occasion.
Muhammad Khalid, Chairman Institute of Architects informed the meeting about different historical buildings, sites, existing situation, restoration programs and economic situation of the province besides proposed reforms and its possible outcome.
