Pakistan unveiled the remains of a 1,700-year-old sleeping Buddha image on Wednesday, part of an initiative to encourage tourism and project religious harmony in a region roiled by Islamist militancy.
A reflection of the diverse history and culture of the South Asian country, the ancient Buddhist site in Bhamala province was first discovered in 1929. Eighty-eight years later, excavations resumed and the 14-meter-long (48-foot) Kanjur stone Buddha image was unearthed.
Opposition leader Imran Khan presided over Wednesday's presentation.
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