Archaeology, Tourism & Hospitality, University of Peshawar

23/04/2026

Obituary
The Faculty, Staff and Students of the Department of Archaeology express deep sorrow at the passing of Professor Katsumi Tanabe, a distinguished scholar of Gandhāran art and archaeology, who passed away on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Professor Tanabe was a Japanese international scholar who pursued his Maters studies at the Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar in the 1960s, where he graduated as a gold medalist. He maintained a lifelong association with the department and his pioneering scholarship on the Buddhist art of Gandhāra and Kushan iconography earned him global recognition. His passing is not only a loss to his academic family but a mutual and irreparable loss to the fraternity of archaeology across the world.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, students, and colleagues.
Embassy of Japan in Pakistan University of Peshawar

15/04/2026

Step into a night where every corner of *Peshawar tells a story* waiting to be felt.

The *Department of Archaeology, Tourism and Hotel Management UoP* in the Collaboration with *Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums KP* brings you *Night Steps Through History: Discovering Peshawar After Dark - Chapter 4*, a journey through Peshawar’s soul, its stories and its timeless heritage.

From the historic treasures of the *Peshawar Museum* and the living memories of *Sethi House*, *Gor Khatri*, *Heritage Trail*, this evening is all about feeling connected to the Past in the most magical way.

Date: *21st April, 2026*
Time: *4:00-10:00 PM*

Including: Transport, Food, Tour Guide, live Music, Videography & First Aid — everything to make it unforgettable!

PKR 1999/- per person
*Limited seats*
(Only for UoP students)

Important Note for Female Boarders Students:
The registration deadline is 19th April, as special permission will be taken from the Provost for your participation.

For Registration: 0313-9296899

01/04/2026

Department of Archaeology:

Mr. Habibullah Khattak successfully defended his PhD dissertation today in the field of Archaeology. Mr. Khattak completed his research under the supervision of Dr. Zakirullah Jan, Chairman Department of Archaeology
with co-supervision by Dr. Luca Maria Oliveri.

His dissertation, titled “Evidence of Amaravati and Mathura School of Art on Gandhara,” makes a significant scholarly contribution to the understanding of cultural and artistic interactions in ancient South Asia.

The panel of examiners comprised Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem Qazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar, and Dr. Muhammad Hameed from the University of the Punjab.

The examiners appreciated the depth, originality, and academic rigor of the research work.

The public defense was attended by faculty members, scholars, and students from the disciplines of Archaeology and tourism, reflecting strong academic engagement and interest in the subject.

The Department congratulates Mr. Habibullah Khattak on this remarkable achievement and wishes him continued success in his academic and professional pursuits.

Media Office
University of Peshawar

24/03/2026

The US Consulate on the Grand Trunk Road, just below Balahisar Fort in Peshawar, around 1958-59.

"Only a flagpole remains from the consulate's original Old City office, which fronted on the New Delhi-Kabul Grand Trunk road. In the 1960s, the consulate moved to its present location [11 Hospital Road] in the cantonment."
— Merry Miller, Public Affairs Officer, & Lynne Tracey, Principal Officer, US Consulate Peshawar, US Department of State Magazine, Issue 534, May 2009

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