ISLAMABAD: First time in the history of Pakistan, a three-day glorious National Book Day under the organization of National Book Foundation (NBF) will inaugurate on April 22 (Friday) in Pak-China Friendship Center.
Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and literary Heritage Division, Irfan Siddique expressed these views in the meeting with the officers of National History and Literary Division and National Book Foundation in his office here on Saturday.
He said renowned intellectual and literary personalities, Book Ambassadors, Book- lovers, educationists, well known writers, poets, famous artists, students of educational institutions, including book readers and people from all walks of life in large number are expected to participate in it, said a news release issued here.
He informed that Pakistan Post has issued NBF memorable ticket on the National Book Day which would be released on same day.
In this “Kitab Mela”, he stated, more than 250 book-stalls of books-seller and publishers will be set up there where variety of books available at handsome discounted rates, at most 55 percent.
The stalls of different universities and educational institutions will also set-up the three-day moot.
