Punjab University book fair sets record with over ...

Summary

• Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali said the sale of such a large number of books demonstrated the public’s enduring love for reading and highlighted the importance of promoting a culture of books, particularly among young people.
• Dr Muhammad Ali said initiatives such as book fairs were necessary to strengthen the reading culture and encourage people, particularly children and students, to develop a lasting relationship with books.
• The vice chancellor expressed optimism that making books available at reasonable prices would help strengthen the connection between young people and reading, while encouraging children to develop habits that support lifelong learning.

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LAHORE:  The three-day book fair organised by the University of the Punjab has recorded remarkable sales, with more than 200,000 books sold during the event, reflecting a strong interest in reading among people from different walks of life.

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali said the sale of such a large number of books demonstrated the public’s enduring love for reading and highlighted the importance of promoting a culture of books, particularly among young people.

He said that making books available at affordable prices was essential to encouraging reading habits in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology.

According to the vice chancellor, the impressive sales figures showed that books continued to attract readers despite the growing use of digital platforms and technology in everyday life. He emphasised that books remained a fundamental source of knowledge and that their importance could never be diminished.