Pakistan launches cultural web site

Washington, Sep 22: US first lady Laura Bush and Pakistan's Begum Sehba Musharraf attended a function here where Pakistan launched a website to showpiece the ''beauty and richness'' of its cultural heritage and traditions.

The website, ''Gift of the Indus: The Arts and Culture of Pakistan'' is a joint venture of the John F Kennedy Center and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts.

Mrs Bush, in her remarks said, ''Learning about other cultures and countries is at the heart of diplomacy. By learning about Pakistani music, literature and theatre, we also learn about the people of Pakistan and their rich heritage.

Mrs Bush said Pakistan and the United States were allies in efforts to secure peace for the world.

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