National Conference on the

ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF PAKISTAN

DAY 1
18th August 2015

INAUGURAL SESSION
Chair: Secretary: Dr. Zakirullah Jan
08:00 am 09:00 am Registration and Reception

09:00 am 09:05 am Arrival of the Chief Guest

09:05 am 09:10 am Recitation from the Holy Quran

09:10 am 09:20 am Welcome address and Aims and objectives of the Conference

Archaeology of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: An outline

09:20 am 09:35 am
Dr. Mukhtar Ali Durrani

Activities of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums

09:35 am 09:55 am
Dr. Abdul Samad

Keynote Address
09:55 am 10:10 am
Prof. Farid Khan

10:10 am 10:25 am Address by the Chief Guest

10:25 am 10:30 am Vote of thanks

10:30 am 11:00 am Tea break

FIRST BUSINESS SESSION (HALL A)

Chair: Dr. Saif-ur Rahman Dar Secretary: Dr. Nargis Rasheed

New Discoveries of Palaeolithic Sites in Rohri Hills and Veesar

11:00 am 11:15 am Valley
Dr. Ghulam Mohiuddin Veesar

A Comparative Study between Mehrgarh and Majiayao Neolithic

11:15 am 11:30 am Cultures
Dr. Yu Fang-jie

SEM analysis of Intaglio Seals from the Peshawar Museum: New

11:30 am 11:45 am Insights on Seal carving technology
Dr. J. Mark Kenoyer and Dr. Abdul Samad

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 A Comparative study of Neolithic cultures between Tibet and
11:45 am 12:00 pm Pakistan
Prof. Tang Huisheng

Beads from Lakhan-Jo-Daro a fourth urban settlement of Indus

12:00 pm 12:15 pm Valley Civilization
Prof. Dr. Qasid Hussain Mallah

The Supposed Religious Beliefs of the Indus Valley Civilization -

12:15 pm 12:30 pm Revised in View of Recent Research
Ms. Sarah Umer

Archaeological Excavations at Rehman Dheri 2015: An Overview

12:30 pm 12:45 pm
Dr. Zakirullah Jan and Dr. Abdul Samad

The Upper Palaeolithic of Pakistan: A Review

12:45 pm 01:00 pm
Dr. Lutfur Rahman
01:00 pm 01:10 pm Questions / Answers
01:10 pm 02:00 pm Lunch and Prayer break

SECOND BUSINESS SESSION (HALL A)

Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Farooq Swati Secretary: Ms. Samar Majid

Glimpses of the Rock Art at Ghanche and Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan:

02:00 pm 02:15 pm New Discoveries
Dr. Ghani ur Rahman
Human Vandalism as Major Threat to the Archaeological Sites (A
02:15 pm 02:30 pm Case Study of District Mansehra (Hazara Division)
Abdul Hameed and Zafar Iqbal
Newly Discovered Rock-cut Sanctuaries in District Kotli, Azad
02:30 pm 02:45 pm Jammu and Kashmir
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan

Archaeological Investigation in the Western Edge of Thar Desert in

02:45 pm 03:00 pm Khairpur District
Mr. M. Amin Chandio

A Review of Geophysical Exploration Methods for Archaeological

03:00 pm 03:15 pm Investigations
Dr. Khaista Rehman

The Scientific Analysis of the Glass Beads Excavated from the

03:15 pm 03:30 pm
Balikun Site of Xinjiang Region China

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 Dr. Wen Rui, Dr. Zhao Zhiqiang, Dr. Ma Jian, Dr. Wang Jianxin

Societal Acculturation through Pre- Muslim Banbhore Art of

Pottery based on Luxury and Common Wares for Socio-economic
03:30 pm 03:45 pm
Aspects.
Dr. Nargis Rashid

Northern Black Polished and Redware Pottery in Larkana (Sindh-

03:45 pm 04:00 pm Pakistan) with Special Reference to Halepoto Site
Ms. Tasleem Alam Abro
04:00 pm 04:20 pm Questions / Answers

DAY 2
19th August 2015

THIRD BUSINESS SESSION (HALL A)

Chair: Dr. J. Mark Kenoyer Secretary: Yu Fang-jie

The Art, Architecture and History of Two Temples at Gulyana

09:00 am 09:15am Village along with Samadhi, District Gujjar Khan, Punjab
Ms. Samar Majid

Zoroastrian Monuments in Balochistan

09:15 am 09:30 am
Mr. Imran Shabir and Mr. Jehanzeb Baloch
Taj Mahal: A Marvel on Marble at Agra
09:30 am 09:45 am
Dr. Atiq ur Rehman Siddiqui

Deo Minara: A Tomb of Divan Nabi Khan or Some Unknown

09:45 am 10:00 am Saints
Dr. Tauqeer Ahmad Warraich

The Tomb of Malik Rajpal at Makli Hill, Thatta: History and

10:00 am 10:15 am Architecture
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ali Durrani
The Forgotten part of Colonial History: Colonel Canara and his
10:15 am 10:30 am monumental grave at Haripur, Pakistan
Dr. Shakirullah

Architecture of Undocumented Mansion In the Area of

Subcontinent, Pakistan, A Case Study of Khem Bedi Singh Haveli
10:30 am 10:45 am
at Kallar Sayedan, Rawalpindi
Ms. Samina Saleem

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 Star and its Scintillation, An Implicit Reality of Golden-ratio in the
10:45 am 11:00 am Muslim Ornamental Motifs
Dr. Mamoona Khan
11:00 am 11:30 am Tea break

Buddha Life Events As Depicted In The Nimogram Buddhist

11:30 am 11:45 am Artifacts of District Swat, Pakistan
Dr. Badshah Sardar

Acanthus Leaves in Gandhara Art: a Symbol or a Decorative

11:45 am 12:00 pm Pattern
Dr. Kiran Shahid Siddiqui

Two Mobile Models for Travelling Artists: A Study of Two Rare

12:00 pm 12:15 pm Moulded Terracotta Plaques from Peshawar Valley
Dr. Rifaat Saif Dar

Foreign Cultural Influences on the Sculptures of Nimogram, Swat

12:15 pm 12:30 pm Valley
Dr. Sadeed Arif

An Aesthetic Evaluation of Votive Plaques Displayed in

Archaeology and Anthropology Museum, Shah Abdul Latif,
12:30 pm 12:45 pm
University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
Prof. Dr. Mastoor Fatima Bukhari

Buddhist and Hindu Diptych from Gandhara and Kashmir: An

12:45 pm 01:00 pm Introduction
Mr. Muhammad Hameed
01:00 pm 01:10 pm Questions / Answers
01:10 pm 02:00 pm Lunch and Prayer break
02:00 pm 06:00 pm Excursion to Ayubia and Cultural Night Programme

FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION (HALL B)

Chair: Prof. Dr. Qasid H. Mallah Secretary: Dr. Gul Rahim Khan

Energy Efficient Architecture in Indus Valley Civilization

09:00 am 09:15 am
Ms. Saira Iqbal

The Tochi-Gomal Cultural Phase in Northwest Pakistan: An

09:15 am 09:30 am Introduction
Ms. Saira Naseem

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 Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism on Kalasha Community: A
09:30 am 09:45 am Case of Unique Cultural Heritage of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mr. Asad Raza

Architecture and Paintings of Malah i Tola Mosque at District

09:45 am 10:00 am
Attock Ms. Fozia Naz

Islamia College Building Peshawar: An Introduction

10:00 am 10:15 am
Ms. Imrana Seemi and Dr. Zakirullah Jan

Discovery of Islamic Period Tomb at Sooran, Barkhan: History and

10:15 am 10:30 am Architecture
Mr. Shakir Naseer

Islamic Period Forts in Potohar: Pharwala Fort a Case Study

10:30 am 10:45 am
Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain
The Cantonment and Bungalows of the Colonial Era in
10:45 am 11:00 am Abbottabad (1857-1947)
Mr. Aurangzeb Khan
11:00 am 11:20 am Tea break

Art and Architecture of Sangani Fort District Gujar Khan

11:20 am 11:35 am
Ms. Raina Sultana Yousafzai

The Art and Architecture of Ranbir Singh Baradari Muzaffarabad

11:35 am 11:50 am AJK
Ms. Syeda Tahira Azhar

The Impact of Greek Art on the Sculptures of Gandhara Art in

11:50 am 12:05 pm Taxila Museum
Ms. Qurat-ul-Aein and Dr. Zain ul Wahab

Aesthetics in the Buddhist Relief Panel (Birth of Siddhrtha)

12:05 pm 12:20 pm Preserved in the Peshawar Museum
Ms. Irum Malik

The Revival of Islamic Calligraphy in Pakistan Through the Pen &

12:20 pm 12:35 pm Brush of Sadqeuain
Dr. Rabia Chishti, Dr. MN Qazi and Dr Zile Huma

X-Radiography of Badalpur Coins

12:35 pm 12:50 pm
Mr. Abdul Basit, Ms. Raina Sultana & Ms. Azra
12:50 pm 01:00 pm Questions / Answers
01:00 pm 02:00 pm Lunch and Prayer break
02:00 pm 06:00 pm Excursion to Ayubia followed by Cultural Night Programme

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 DAY 3
20th August 2015

FIFTH BUSINESS SESSION (HALL A)

Chair: Prof. Dr. Tang Huisheng Secretary: Dr. Rifaat Saif Dar

Hindu Cult Images in the Peshawar Museum: an Iconographic

09:00 am 09:15 am Survey
Dr. Ibrahim Shah

Yuechi, Daxia (Bactria) and Kushan

09:15 am 09:30 am
Prof. Dr. Wang Jianxin
Standing King and Oesho with Bull Design on the Kushan Coins:
09:30 am 09:45 am Attribution and Chronology
Prof. Dr. Gul Rahim Khan

Perception of Common People about the Archaeological Heritage: A

09:45 am 10:00 am Case Study of District Swabi
Mr. Zafar Hayat Khan

Kirana Archaeological Complex; the Archaeology of the Tips of a

10:00 am 10:15 am buried Ridge
Mr. Muzaffar Ahmad

In the footsteps of Aural Stein Archaeology of Buner after eleven

10:15 am 10:30 am decades
Dr. Rafiullah Khan

Floral Use In Architecture Of Indus Valley: A case Study of

10:30 am 10:45 am Mohenjo-Daro and peripheral settlements
M. Ismail Chakrani

Following the footprints of Beloved: The Depicted Romance of

10:45 am 11:00 am Sasui-Punhun in the Kalhora Tombs in Sindh (Pakistan)
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro
11:00 am 11:30 am Tea break
Culture of Lahore: Women of Lahore and the Citys Culinary Habits
11:30 am 11:45 am
Dr Muhammad Iqbal Chawla
Textile Conservation
11:45 am 12:00 pm
Dr. Zain ul Wahab & Seemab Parviz
Conservation of Historical Buildings and the Role of Architect
12:00 pm 12:15 pm
Prof. Dr. Shahid Ahmad Rajput

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 Restoration of Saint Gobindh Ram Darbar
12:15 pm 12:30 pm
Mr. Ishtiaq Ansari

Conservation Intervention on stucco Sculpture (Southern Wall) At

12:30 pm 12:45 am Chapel N-18 Dharma Rajika Site Taxila
Mr. Muhammad Safdar Khan, Muhammad Tehmash Khan & Hamza Jan
12:45 pm 01:00 pm Questions / Answers
01:00 pm 02:00 pm Lunch and Prayer break

SIXTH BUSINESS SESSION (HALL B)

Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Rafique Mughal Secretary: Dr. Badshah Sardar

The Role of Abbott Museum in the Society

09:00 am 09:15 am
Ms. Qurat ul ann Ayesha and Dr. Zain ul Wahab

The Ceramics of Gandi Umar Khan: An Introduction

09:15 am 09:30 am
Dr. Zile Huma Mujeeb and Dr. Zakirullah Jan

Afghan War & Pashtuns Cultural Heritage: Past, Present & Future
09:30 am 09:45 am
Mr. Asif Khan and Ms. Sahab

Dark Tourism in Pakistan

09:45 am 10:00 am
Mr. Farhad Nazir

Photography as a Scientific Tool for Archaeological Research and

10:00 am 10:15 am Documentation
Khalid Hussain

Methodological issues in the colonial Archaeology of Indo-

Pakistan: Sir Leonard Woolleys critique on John Marshalls work
10:15 am 10:30 am
and his recommendations for the work ahead. A critical analysis
Ms. Ifqat Shaheen and Dr. Rafiullah Khan

Illicit Trade of Antiquities and Antiquities Act of Pakistan: A Myth

10:30 am 10:45 am
Mr. Ahsan Shakoor

Problems and Conservation Strategies of Ram Lee And Chatter Kot

10:45 am 11:00 am District, Mansehra
Aqeel Hamid and Zain ul Wahab
11:00 am 11:20 am Tea break

Risk assessment and Risk reduction measures of Abbott Museum

11:20 am 11:35 am
Abbottabad

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 Mr. Nasir Kareem and Dr. Zain ul Wahab

Conservation and Restoration of Metals

11:35 am 11:50 am
Mr. Naveed Usman

Risk Assessment of Pak Army Museum Rawalpindi (A preventive

11:50 am 12:05 pm Conservation approach)
Ms. Huma Zafar
Conservation and Community Awareness of Ashoka Rock Edicts
12:05 pm 12:20 pm Mansehra Pakistan
Ms. Sidra Khan Jadoon

Pakistan Army Museum: A New Approach

12:20 pm 12:35 pm
Mr. Muhammad Tahir
12:35 pm 12:50 pm

12:50 pm 01:00 pm Questions / Answers

01:00 pm 02:00 pm Lunch and Prayer break

SEVENTH BUSINESS SESSION (HALL A)

Chair: Prof. Dr. Wang Jianxin Secretary: Dr. Ibrahim Shah

Waxing and Waning Fortunes of Gandhara Collection of Lahore

Museum A Case Study In Museum Documentation An
02:00 pm 02:15 pm
Investigating Story
Dr. Saifur Rahman Dar
Ancient Swat: Fresh Data from the Field
02:15 pm 02:30 pm
Luca Maria Oliverie

The Anglo Oriental Art School-and its influences in KP Arts

02:30 pm 02:45 pm
Mr. Fazli Sattar Durrani

Pre-Historic Lahore: Historically Marginalized Dimension of the

02:45 pm 03:00 pm City
Dr. Kanwal Khalid
03:00 pm 03:20 pm Questions / Answers

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 CONCLUDING SESSION
Chair: Secretary: Dr. Zakirullah Jan
03:20 pm 03:25 pm Recitation from the Holy Quraan

An Overview of the Conference

03:25 pm 03:35 pm
Dr. Mukhtar Ali Durrani
03:35 pm 03:45 pm Resolutions by the Participants

03:45 pm 04:10 pm Distribution of Shields and Certificates

04:10 pm 04:20 pm Comments of the Chief Guest
Vote of Thanks
04:20 pm 04:25 pm
Dr. Abdul Samad
04:25 pm 04:30 pm Group Photo

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