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 arranged at Pak China Center under the theme “Ibne Khaldun, Apni Kitaboo Ke Aaine Ma” to mark National Book Day.
Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Pakistan Adel Elarbi was the chief guest on the occasion. AIOU Department of History Chairperson Prof Dr Samina Awan, Dr Sajid Awan Senior research fellow book ambassadors, renowned writers, poets, artists and students also attended the event.
The ambassador said the books of Ibne Khaldon were historic and related to solidarity and justice. Justice was the fundamental right of the society, he added. The ambassador said these books gave the lesson of equality and justice.
To a question, he said that the relations between Pakistan and Tunisia are generally cordial adding, “We are further promoting bilateral relations, including trade, tourism, and culture.” Other events including workshop on syllabus making, book related programmes in view of Pakistan Movement, calligraphy workshop and exhibition, peace dialogue and a special function on the personality and contribution of Allama Muhammad Iqbal were the part of three day event.
