To promote cooperation among institutions, an agreement has been signed in the field of archaeological research, museology and conservation of historical monuments, archaeological sites and movable cultural assets in the country.
With the approval of the government of Pakistan, Archaeology and Museums Department Director General Mashhood Ahmad Mirza, National History and Literary Heritage Division and Dr Ghani-ur- Rehman, Taxila Institute of Asian Civilisations Director, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, signed the memorandum of understanding’ (MoU). The MoU will help promote cooperation in the field of archaeological research, museology and conservation of historical monuments, archaeological sites and movable cultural assets across Pakistan.
Both the institutions will organise and conduct joint field research/explorations in Pakistan. The Department of Archaeology and Museums will provide professional hands-on training opportunities to the students/scholars of Taxila Institute of Asian Civilisations in the field of archaeology, museology and conservation of cultural heritage.