Lahore: A 3-day book fair of University of the Punjab started at the university’s Institute of Education and Research (IER) department on Thursday.

Over 140 stalls have been established by publishers from all over Pakistan presenting the books on various topics. The first day of book fair observed huge arrival of visitors especially students.

The remarkable spiritual personality as well as author Sarfraz Shah inaugurated the book fair which PU management claims to be the largest book fair in Pakistan. On this event, Vice Chancellor of PU Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, Principal of Punjab University Law College Dr Shazia Naureen Quresi, Resident Officer-I Prof Dr Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Resident Officer-II Malik Muhammad Zaheer, Director Institute of Education & Research Prof Dr Mumtaz Akhter, deans, reporters and philosophers, faculty members, aspirants as well as and people from all fields of life were present there.

After the inaugural ceremony of book fair, Sarfaraz Shah together with others visited different stalls and appreciated the efforts of PU management for offering books on highly discount prices.

While talking to media, VC of PU Dr Mujahid Kamran called upon the government to subsidize books to promote book reading habits in individuals. He said presence of books in every house will promote reading habits also among the children. He said Muslims were facing problems because of their distance from books.

Journalist Dr Ajmal Niazi said the book fair was a proof that there was a strong link between books and youth. He said people still loved books and that is the main reason they were taking great interest in the book fair.

As per the organizers on the first day of the book fair, a large number of people visited book stalls and purchased books of their interest on affordable costs. 

 

About The Author:

Ilmkidunya is one of the biggest educational websites working for the past 18 years to keep the people updated regarding the latest educational news about admission, universities, results, date sheets, and scholarships.


Share your comments questions here
Sort By:
X

Sign in

to continue to ilmkidunya.com

inquiry-image

Free Admission Advice

Fill the form. Our admission consultants will call you with admission options.