ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Three-day National Book Fair kicked off at Pak China Friendship Center in Islamabad 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 under the theme “Ibn E-Khaldun, Apni Kitaboo Ke Aaine Ma” to mark National Book Day.
The ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia Adel Elarbi to Pakistan was the chief guest on the occasion. Professr 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 that 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 that 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, 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.