` ` The Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan : Art of Gandhara '' opens at Asia Society in Karachi Statues of Greco - Roman gods featuerd alongside statues of Hindu , Indian deities . Pieces took more than two years to secure on loan from museums in Karachi and Lahore . Their presence among carvings of Buddha and Indian deities is meant to serve as a reminder of Pakistan 's oft-forgotten multicultural roots , which form the basis of a new exhibit , `` The Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan : Art of Gandhara . '' This shows Pakistan 's dedication to preserving multicultural heritage , the ambassador says .
` ` The Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan : Art of Gandhara '' opens at Asia Society in Karachi Statues of Greco - Roman gods featuerd alongside statues of Hindu , Indian deities . Pieces took more than two years to secure on loan from museums in Karachi and Lahore . This shows Pakistan 's dedication to preserving multicultural heritage , the ambassador says .