LAHORE – A book fair offering up to 50 percent discounts by publishers has received an overwhelming response from students and teachers on the first day of its opening at the Government College University Lahore.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi inaugurated the Book Fair organized by the University’s Library Society at the Abdus Salam Hall where more than 52 eminent publishers set up their stalls for two-days. GCU Chief Librarian Muhammad Naeem, Deans Prof. Dr. Sultan Shah, Prof. Dr. Raiz Ahmad and Prof. Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt also attended the inauguration ceremony.
Talking to media, Vice Chancellor Prof. Zaidi said that books still had a great significance and information technology could not replace them. He called upon parents and students to promote a culture of gifting books on special occasions to promote reading habits. He personally requested publishers to give maximum discount to students at the book fair.
“Such Book Fairs should be held on monthly basis in all educational institutions especially schools and shopping mall,” demanded Zahir Mehmood, a student of MPhil Chemistry. He said book fair was a great informative experience in itself even if you did not buy books.
The Book Fair would remain open today on March 10, 2020.–PRESS RELEASE
