Sindh's Museums and Heritage Sites to be Free to Visit for 14 Days in Celebration of Independence Day

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As part of Independence Day celebrations, the Sindh government has announced that public entry to the province's museums and heritage sites will be free from August 1 to 14, 2023. The theme for this year's celebrations is 'Marka-i-Haq', commemorating Pakistan's military response to Indian aggression in May, including Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. The two countries engaged in a brief but intense military escalation in May, which ended with a US-brokered ceasefire.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sindh Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Department has announced that entry to museums and heritage sites will be free from August 1 to 14, 2023.
  • The list of museums includes Quaid-i-Azam House Museum in Karachi, Sindh Provincial Museum in Hyderabad, Folk and Craft Museum in Sehwan Sharif, Banbhore Museum near Thatta, and six other government-owned sites.
  • Other heritage sites included in the list are Mohenjo Daro, Umarkot Fort Museum, and Naukot Fort in Tharparkar.
  • A 50 per cent discount will be applied on all departmental publications, including books available at official book stores.
  • Free access will also be provided to the Archives Gallery at Karachi and art galleries, including the Sambara Art Gallery and Zafar Kazmi Art Gallery.
  • Grand musical events will be organized in Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Karachi's National Stadium, featuring famous singers.

Statistics:

  • 14 days: The duration for which museums and heritage sites will be free to visit.
  • 8: The number of government-owned museums included in the list.
  • 50 per cent: The discount that will be applied on all departmental publications.
  • 3: The cities where grand musical events will be organized.

Sources:

  • *antiquities.sindhculture.gov.pk*
  • *Pakistan Today*
  • *The News International*