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Video Message by HRH The Prince of Wales

INTBAU International Conference and Workshops 2019, as well as, the INTBAU Training and Resource Centre was inaugurated by HE President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi. On which occasion HRH Prince of Wales sent a video message. Robert Adam, Chair INTBAU, introduced the video message to the audience. 

INTBAU Pakistan Conference on Green Sustainable Architecture

A rare gathering of experts in Heritage and humanitarian architecture from around the world, and a galaxy of professionals from Pakistan, took place 14^th to 17th November 2019. The conference titled “Earth and Heritage Calling: The case of Maki ad Karachi” was hosted by INTBAU Pakistan and Heritage Foundation of Pakistan.

Lecture at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture

Architect Yasmeen Lari delivered a lecture on “Barefoot Social Architecture for Social & Ecological Justice” at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture on 27 September 2019.

Keynote presentation at Vienna Biennale for Change, 2019

Architect Yasmeen Lari was invited as a keynote speaker at Vienna Biennale for Change on September 6th, 2019. The Biennale draws attention to creative ideas and projects from the fields of art, design, and architecture that can help improve the world. The conference focused on the theme of Changing Values.

Heritage Pictorial Survey workshop at Denso Hall, Karachi

HF organized a Heritage Pictorial Survey workshop on 18 July, 2019 at Denso Hall, for officers of Evacuee Property Trust. The custodians had been deputed from Punjab and Sindh.

The workshop was designed to initiate a collaborative effort in order to develop a pictorial database for heritage buildings under the custody of ETP for the purpose of evaluating their present condition and status.

A team of students went to check out the red trail under the guidance of Ar./Plnr. Sadia Fazli and Ar. Khadija Shaban

On Sunday, June 30 2019, a team of students went to check out the red trail under the guidance of Ar./Plnr. Sadia Fazli and Ar. Khadija Shaban. The walk started from Denso Hall and ended at Kharadar chowk. 

Meeting with Commissioner Karachi regarding approval of pedestrian trails in the historic core of Karachi

On Saturday, June 22 2019, Commissioner Karachi gave approval to the creation of pedestrian trails in the historic core of Karachi. He declared that such walkable streets with plantation and trees will reduce pollution and will bring back many street activities for the amusement and recreation of the general public. Such streets, showcasing the heritage of the city, will also be a source of increased commerce and tourism.

Dice Week

Yamseen Lari, CEO, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan attended the DICE week held by the British Council in London from 20-22 May. The collaborating partners are Heritage Foundation of Pakistan and Dr. Azra and Dr. Peter Meadows of Glasgow University. 

Building Handpumps in Mandicant Villages in Makli and Chulah villages

A new program for building water hand pumps in mendicant villages in Makli and Chulah villages in Mirpur Khas was launched in March 2019 in partnership with Spiritual Chords and Al-Imdad Foundation. The generous sponsorship has been received as Sadqa Jariya for marginalized communities.

Award winning photographer from Britain Ms. Maryam Wahid visited Makli

On 16thMay, Award winning photographer from Britain Ms. Maryam Wahid visited Makli and met with the mendicant communities living in the shadow of World Heritage Makli. Maryam was particularly interested in talking to women and taking their photographs for an exhibition she is dedicating to women of Pakistan.