Preserving Past
for Future
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Preserving Past
for Future
Visit Us Today
Preserving Past
for Future
Visit Us Today
Preserving Past
for Future
Visit Us Today
Welcome to National Archives
The National Archives of Pakistan serves as the custodian of the nation's historical records, preserving and providing access to a vast collection of documents, photographs, and other invaluable resources. The institution plays a pivotal role in promoting the understanding and appreciation of Pakistan's cultural heritage, ensuring the preservation of its rich history for future generations.
Evaluation and Development
The Directorate of Archives and Libraries was established in 1951, as sub-ordinate office of the Ministry of Education. The Department of Archives was bifurcated on 8th December, 1973 which established two separate departments, namely National Archives of Pakistan and National Library. In 1977, the subject of Archives was alloted to newly created Culture Division. Later on 9th January 1997, the National Archives of Pakistan was attached to the Cabinet Division. The National Archives building comprising 1,50,000 sq.ft. covered area is located in the Administrative Block Area of Islamabad. The building was constructed into two phases. The administration block (phase-I) was completed in 1988 while the 2nd phase repositories were completed in 1995.
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Our Holdings
Media Reports Repository
A Media Reports Repository, is a method to manage Newspapers, Periodicals, Radio Pakistan Record and other News Bulletins...
Read MorePrivate Collections
The National Archives of Pakistan holds a number of Private Collections, which were received as donations or through purchase during the last 50 Years...
Read MoreGovernment Publications
The National Archives of Pakistan have a large collection of Government Publications such as Gazettes, Gazetteers and Assembly Debates...
Read MoreReprographic
Reprography is the reproduction of graphics/document through mechanical or electrical means , such as Photography or Xerography...
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Preservation
Preservation refers to the set of activities that aims to prolong the life of a record with as little changes to original record as possible. Preservation is practiced in archive when they perceive a record is in need of care.
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Restoration
Lost documents are more than ink and paper. They are legal victories, hours of hard work, an irreplaceable treasure, an original signature, manuscripts and more. Restoration is the main element in the preservation of documents and manuscripts.
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Microfilming
Microfilm has been the most cost-efficient, safe and durable method for preserving the document throughout the ages. Document security should not be an after thought. It should be very first thought.
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Digitization
The digitization process for preservation of historical treasure for posterity and saving that from wear and tear during consultation process. Modern Archives are being transformed very fast into digital format.
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Research & Reference
The Research Rooms are dedicated to provide the public full and open access to the Archival sources of a Nation. National Archives of Pakistan has also established a Research Room where every possible research facility is provided to the visiting researchers/scholars.
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Training & Courses
National Archives of Pakistan offer training to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within the archives sector. Our training sessions are relevant from both an organisational and individual perspective.
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