Sindh has rich and
ancient history, glad to visit the ancient cemetery of Chowkundi and learn
about its history. Italian Ambassador Marilena Armilan
(Karachi) Italian Ambassador Marilina
Armellin, Consul General Danilo along with the delegation met with the
Provincial Minister of Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Sindh Syed
Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah and visited the
ancient Chowkundi graveyard. During the visit, Provincial Minister Syed
Zulfiqar Ali Shah has briefed the Italian delegation about the ancient and
historical status of Chowkundi Cemetery.
He said that by securing the cultural heritage
of Sindh, they are providing a favorable environment to the tourists due to
which large number of foreign tourists are visiting the historical, cultural
and tourist centers of Sindh.
Italian Ambassador Marilena Armilan said that
she is glad to visit the ancient cemetery of Chowkundi and learn about its
history.
Later, Provincial Ministers Syed Zulfikar Ali
Shah and Syed Sardar Shah presented replicas of Sindhi traditional Ajrak and
Mohan Jo Daro artefacts as gifts to the guests. On the occasion, Secretary
Culture and Tourism Sindh Khalid Chachad, MD Tourism Fayaz Shah, DG Antiquities
Abdul Fattah Sheikh and other officers were also present.