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Tradition

Safeguarding living traditions and intangible cultural heritage for present and future generations.

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History

The living narrative of our people, their traditions, and social memories.

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Art

The creative spirit expressed through traditional crafts and contemporary forms.

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Architecture

The preservation of our monumental and vernacular built environment.

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Pakistan

Our dedicated commitment to the land and diverse people we serve.

Who We Are?

THAAP is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and promotion of Pakistan’s tangible and intangible heritage. We collaborate with researchers, artisans, communities, and institutions to document traditions, protect historic resources, and build awareness around cultural identity.

We are cultural heritage organization dedicated to preserving Pakistan’s history, architecture, arts, crafts, and languages through research, documentation, advocacy, and education.

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A Knowledge-Led Mission

THAAP’s mission is to enhance and disseminate knowledge of Pakistan’s culture, art, and history through research, innovative projects, and scholarly practice. The protection and promotion of tangible and intangible heritage, cultural diversity, and historic consciousness form the foundation of its work.

Our Philosophy & Values

Our Key Programs

THAAP Heritage

Focused on heritage conservation, cultural mapping, and restoration of historic sites, THAAP Heritage applies research-based methodologies to real-world heritage challenges.

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THAAP Publication

THAAP Publications manages the publication of peer-reviewed books, journals, and research outputs generated across the THAAP Group.

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Architecture & Design by Pervaiz Vandal

THAAP Publications manages the publication of peer-reviewed books, journals, and research outputs generated across the THAAP Group.

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THAAP Crafts

Established in 2009, THAAP Crafts works to empower marginalized artisan communities, establish quality standards, and connect traditional crafts with contemporary markets.

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Ma Boli Center

THAAP Publications manages the publication of peer-reviewed books, journals, and research outputs generated across the THAAP Group.

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The THAAP Group Ecosystem

The THAAP Group is a collective of organizations operating within the same intellectual and ethical framework.

While THAAP remains a non-profit research body, other group entities function as professional organizations translating knowledge into action.

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Success Story

Canadian Ramgarhia Society has honored Professor Pervaiz Vandal and Professor Sajida Vandal, architects and educationists from Pakistan, with lifetime achievement awards for their research work in highlighting the architectural legacy of Bhai Ram Singh, one of pre-partition Punjab’s foremost architects.

Projects That Create Impact

THAAP has implemented and led projects across South Punjab, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, and other regions — focusing on heritage conservation, community empowerment, crafts, education, and cultural sustainability.

Conservation and Adaptive Reuse of Ghanta Ghar, Multan

In collaboration with the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and the US Mission, THAAP is spearheading the restoration of Multan’s historic Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar).

Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Kalasha People

Since 2015, THAAP has worked in the three Kalasha valleys (Bumburet, Birir, and Rumbur) to safeguard their unique living traditions.

Empowerment of Women through Traditional Crafts

One of THAAP’s most successful large-scale initiatives, this project established 100 craft centers across four districts to support women in disaster-prone and marginalized areas.

Development of the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

THAAP pioneered the first comprehensive, community-based methodology for mapping Pakistan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). This database, developed in collaboration with UNESCO, has been adopted by the Government of Pakistan for nationwide use.

Publications & Knowledge

Through THAAP Publications, the group disseminates peer-reviewed research, books, journals, and conference proceedings, encouraging rigorous scholarship and original research.

THE RAJ, LAHORE AND BHAI RAM SINGH
2006
FROM TSIAM TO THE HINDUKUSH
2018
NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR INTEGRATING ICH
2015
ICH AND RESILIENCE IN CRISIS
2020

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