Govt advised against ratifying Unesco maritime heritage pact
• National Institute of Oceanography cites national security concerns over sensitive maritime data• Warns of exposure of naval routes, offshore installations• Says obligations may exceed Pakistan’s current capability ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has advised against ratifying a Unesco convention aimed at protecting underwater cultural heritage in Pakistan’s maritime zones, citing national security and institutional concerns. In a letter to the Department of Archaeology...
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