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PU book fair;Over thirty thousand books sold on the first day

PU PULahore: Over thirty thousand books were sold on the first day of Pakistan’s largest book fair being organized Punjab University administration at New Campus.PU

On the second day, a large number of journalists, writers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, students and people from other walks of life visited the book fair. On the occasion, a large number of children, senior citizens and special persons were also seen visiting stalls and all the participants were found taking maximum benefit of maximum concessions on the books.

Talking to media while visiting the book fair, PU VC Dr Mujahid Kamran said that knowledge was a must for development and prosperity. He said that only those nations were wealthy and developed who were knowledgeable. He said that around 750 Ayats of the Holy Quran stressed human beings to resolve the mysteries of universe and this reflected the importance of knowledge in Islam. He said that parents must attract their children towards books. He said that the purpose of book fair being organized by the administration was to provide books of all kinds on concessional rates under one roof.

Senior journalist Atta-ur-Rehman, during his visit with the Vice Chancellor, said that it was obligation for all the Muslims to gain knowledge. He said that it was a matter of pleasure that PU PUadministration had provided a good chance to book lovers. He said that provision of books on low rates was a source to attract people towards books and he was happy to see a great rush of people at book fair. “It means that people are inclining towards books, and the credit goes to PU administration,” he added.

The participants of the book fair said that they were thankful to PU administration for providing all varieties of books on reasonable prices which would help promote study culture in society. The participants also lauded security and sanitation arrangements. They said that such activities must be organized continuously in all the universities so that people could purchase maximum books on reduced rates. The book fair will continue on Saturday till 8pm. As per tradition, a large number of families also throng book fair on the third day.

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