LAHORE: As many as 29,630 books were sold on the first day of Pakistan’s largest book fair being organised by the Punjab University administration at New Campus. On the second day, PU VC Dr Mujahid Kamran, MPA Majid Zahoor, Opposition Leader Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, senior journalists Hassan Nisar, Ataur Rehman, Farrukh Sohail Goindi, Salman Abid, the Pakistan Federal Union of Columnists members including Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich, Hafiz Zohaib Tayyab, Noorul Huda, Lahore Canal Rotary Club President Syed Shahbaz Bukhari, 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, MPA Majid Zahoor said that PU’s annual book fair was playing its role in promotion of book culture in our society. Senior journalist and analyst Hassan Nisar said that the visit of PU’s book fair was a wonderful experience and since it has been freed from the clutches of a mafia, its meaning and face had been changed. Senior journalist Ataur Rehman lauded PU VC Dr Mujahid Kamran for organising such a mega academic event for promotion of books. He said that it was common impression that reading habits were reducing in the present age but he was glad to see a sea of people and young students purchasing books at the fair. The participants of the book fair said that they were thankful to the PU administration for providing variety of books on reasonable prices, which would help promote culture of study in the society. They said that such activities must be organised continuously in all the universities so that people could purchase maximum books on reduced rates. The book fair would conclude today (Saturday) at 8pm. As per tradition, a large number of families would also throng to the fair on third day along with personalities from all walks of life.