Pakistan, July 21 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has decided to nominate five historic and cultural sites for inclusion in the UNESCO World Archaeological Heritage List. This decision was made during a recent meeting of the Functional Committee on Devolution, National Heritage, and Culture. Officials believe the nominations will boost global recognition of Pakistan's rich history and promote tourism.

The proposed sites include Bhambhore Port, the Qarez System of Balochistan, the Nagarparkar Cultural Landscape, the Rani Ghat site, and Hiran Minar. These locations represent diverse aspects of Pakistan's cultural and archaeological heritage. Officials from the National Heritage and Culture Division shared the details while briefing the committee o...