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Visit of Dr. Abdul Samad, DG Directorate General of Archaeology and Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Visit of Dr. Abdul Samad, DG Directorate General of Archaeology and Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa


In the continuation, of Dr. Ahmad Hassan Dani's lecture series, Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab cordially invited Dr. Abdul Samad - Directorate General of Archaeology and Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to deliver a lecture on “Latest Archaeological Researches in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan” along with other pioneer archaeologists like Dr. Saif ur Rehman Dar, Mr. Qamar Abbas, Dr. Iqbal Chawla, Mr. Asim Dogar (Director Punjab Archaeology) to put a feather in the cap. The panel discussion was initiated when Dr. Muhammad Hameed - Chairman Department of Archaeology Punjab University briefly introduced the real sense of Archaeology with the ownership of our mother language. This exceptional event was attended by all the departmental staff, students, and faculty members with media broadcasters to cover the event.

Dr. Abdul Samad shared about his services in DOAM and what measures have been taken for the betterment of KPK Archaeology. A full-fledged presentation was made to display the excavations, conservation, and promotion works in the context of Night Tourism and the initiation of Gandharan Trails in the potential sites. The students were very much inspired by his work at such a young age. A brief question-answer session was held after which worthy Dr. Saif ur Rehman Dar shared his thoughts on the improvement of Punjab Archaeology. In the concluding remarks, Dr. Hameed humbly thanked Dr. Abdul Samad for accepting the invitation and honor the department with his experience and knowledge while the chief guest appreciated the efforts of Dr. Hameed and assured of engaging departmental students in his future projects.