National Book fair kicks off at Pak-China Center

Author: APP

ISLAMABAD: The three-day National Book Fair started on Saturday, featuring a number of books related activities to provide entertainment and knowledge to the book-lovers. The mega book fair has been arranged at Pak China Center under the theme “Ibn E-Khaldun, Apni Kitaboo Ke Aaine Mein” to mark National Book Day. Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia Adel Elarbi to Pakistan was the chief guest on the occasion. Prof Dr Samina Awan the chairperson department of History, AIOU, Dr Sajid Awan Senior research fellow book ambassadors, renowned writers, poets, artist student also attended the event. The ambassador said the books of Ibn-E Khaldon were historic and related to solidarity and justice. Justice is the fundamental right of the society, he added. The ambassador said these books give the lesson of equality and justice. To a question, he said that the relations between Pakistan and Tunisia are generally cordial and “we are further promoting bilateral relation, including trade, tourism, and culture.” Other events including workshop on syllabus making, book-related programmes in view of Pakistan Movement, a calligraphy workshop and exhibition, peace dialogue and a special function on the personality and contribution of Allama Muhammad Iqbal are part of three day event.

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