Faisalabad: 12th book fair opened at University of Agriculture Faisalabad with UAF VC Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan as chief guest of the ceremony. He visited the stalls and termed the event marvelous saying that the University is investing enormous resources to get benefit from the holding of book fair at UAF and vowed to purchase as many books as it receives the demand from the faculty and students. He said though information technology provides substantial information to the people but books remain driving force behind every eminent personality and society as well. Dr. Ahmad said that the book fair is an exacting event and the range subjects presented at the fair is comprehensive.

He expressed his hope that the book fair will certainly inspire the visitors to become friends of books. He said that reading is one of the best hobbies a person can have but it’s saddening to know that majority of us aren’t introduced to the fabulous world of books despite of the fact that books provide a firm foundation to every individual from the day he becomes able to read. Three-day Book Fair embodies books on all fields of the life and renowned booksellers from all over the country are participating in the event.

The visitors can find books of their interest amongst agriculture, animal sciences, medical sciences, basic sciences, engineering, literature (Urdu & English), and management sciences, along with National Book Foundation Publications, University Publications and Veterinary Sciences on maximum discount. Briefing the Principal Officer Library Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali told that visitors can purchase every exhibited book on 10 to 40% discount. He informed that Wednesday the 12th of May is earmarked only for female visitors. Dr. Khan congratulated the PO Library Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali and helping staff for organizing a very impressive show.