ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Ministry of Culture has planned to set up a TV channel primarily focusing on culture and traditions of the country with the objectives of countering extremism, the official news agency APP reported Saturday.

    The proposal for "Culture TV" was under discussion during the recently held meetings of the ministry while its design and functioning was proposed to be like the existing channels of such nature including "Discovery" or "National Geographic" channels.

    "The channel will cover diverse aspects of Pakistani culture and traditions including folk music, theater industry, regional dialects and traditions, archaeological sites, history of this region and many other areas," official sources in the ministry said.

    This effort will not only create understanding of culture among the people across the country but also help countering extremism and terrorism from the society through educating people about the rich cultural heritage and the importance of preserving their heritage, the sources said.

    The promotion of culture can create harmony and peace in the society and serve as a counter extremism strategy for deterring terrorism, local officials said.

Special Report: Pakistani Situation