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This edition of IRVI’s newsletter on what’s new and important to know across Pakistan’s culture and heritage landscape includes:

1. Restoration of Lahore Fort's Khilwat Khana Subterranean Chambers implemented by Aga Khan Cultural Service.
2. Zohaib Kazi, a music composer reviving traditional music in Pakistan.
3. Rasheed Butt, a skilled calligrapher.
4. Bhashaili, a feature film on the Bengali community of Karachi.
5. Pottery Traditions of Pakistan, a book mapping Pakistan’s ceramic heritage by Nabahat Lotia.
6. Zeenat Azra Khan, a versatile chef and author.
7. Naqsh School of Arts.
8. Taxila Museum.
9. Reimagining heritage through experience: IRVI’s UNESCO WHH Camp at Taxila.
10. Universe in a Grain of Salt, a featured article by Noorjehan Bilgrami.
11. The Pathan, a book review by IRVI.

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Best,
Zain Mustafa
Founder IRVI

ICAHN Edition 006

This edition of IRVI’s newsletter on what’s new and important to know about across Pakistan’s culture & heritage landscape includes:

1. Restoration and Conservation of Empress Market by Karachi Metropolitan Cooperation (KMC).
2. "Guftaar " a voice reviving the Khowar Folklore music.
3. "Ubaid Wajid Kashigar" a skilled artisan from Multan.
4. Forgotten Memories" a documentary film on Parsis of Rawalpindi.
5. ⁠“Sadiq Dost" a book on forgotten legacy of Bahawalpur's last Nawab.
6. Yasir Biloo, a culinary advisor and Memon community representative.
7. Karachi Film School, Pakistan's first film school .
8. Haveli, Pakistan's first textile museum.
9. Conflict, Climate and Cultural Myths: Unraveling the Mystery of Indus Vally Civilization's Demise, a featured article by Saira Danish.
10. Value Beyond Nostalgia, Heritage Conservation for Just Futures, a featured article by Zahra Hussain.
11. Unraveling the Silk Road, a book review and recommendation by IRVI.

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ICAHN Edition 005

Spring 2025

CELEBRATING THE COLOURS OF PAKISTAN’S CULTURE & HERITAGE

This edition of IRVI’s newsletter on what’s new and important to know about across Pakistan’s culture & heritage landscape includes:

1. Frere Hall Conservation and Rehabilitation project by Asma Ibrahim. 2. "Rahat Bano Muktanikar" a voice reviving the Seraiki music 3. "Abbas Soomro" a skilled artisan from Bhitshah. 4. "Indus Echoes " a Sindhi feature film on Indus River 5. ⁠“Lauz Ganj" a multilingual dictionary by Panah Baloch. 6. Chef Faizan Rehmat, a good expert and a Pakistani street food vlogger 7. Pakistan Institute of Letters is an institute of literature and research. 8. Lyallpur Museum 9. IRVI's Project Report on Sustainable Tourism Practices for the Mohanna Community 10. IRVI's 2024 recap

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Sustainable Tourism Practices for Manchar Lake Mohannas Proposal

Creating Alternative Revenue Streams for the Mohanna Community

We would like to acknowledge the people that enormously contributed in this amazing journey that has fed our intellectual growth and helped us contribute to the community and sustainability. With appreciation we extend our gratitude to those who supported us in bringing this study into reality. To all the IRVI team members for their endless efforts, passion and persistence despite adversities.

To our partners from NED Heritage Cell of the NED University Karachi. To Cultural Protection Fund Uk - British council for funding this project alongside the other first five projects to conserve, protect and restore the cultural heritage of Pakistan.

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ICAHN Edition 004

AUTUMN 2024

CELEBRATING THE COLOURS OF PAKISTAN’S CULTURE & HERITAGE

The Indus River Valley, a cornerstone of human civilization, has been a beacon of cultural and historical significance for over 9000 years. Pakistan’s journey, marked by its rich and diverse heritage, continues to unfold through dedicated efforts to preserve and celebrate its illustrious past. At the Indus River Valley Institute (IRVI), we are committed to rekindling the ancient flames of our shared heritage, stitching together the vibrant yet frayed threads of our cultural tapestry.

This newsletter stands as a bastion of knowledge, aimed at fostering a profound connection to the deep-rooted cultural lineage of the Indus Valley. In this edition, we discuss the Marine Archeological projects of the MaritimEA organization. We highlight Nizam Torwali, reviving the endangered Torwali language through music in Pakistan.

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ICAHN Edition 003

Summer 2024 (28-June-2024)

ICAHN: Indus Culture & Architecture Heritage Newsletter, the first newsletter of its kind.

This edition of IRVI’s newsletter on what’s new and important to know about across Pakistan’s culture & heritage landscape includes:

1. The restoration efforts at Bhamala
2. ⁠Amrit Pyala
3. ⁠She Works
4. ⁠"Made with Love" a magical film on Sindhi culture
5. ⁠“Har Ja Tu" on Mussarat Mirza
6. ⁠Salamat Ali, a food vlogger from Gilgit-Baltistan
7. ⁠The Gandhara Resource Centre
8. ⁠Lok Virsa Museum
9. ⁠Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro
10. ⁠Ibtisam Peerzada on "Heritage: Rawalpindi & Islamabad”

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