Karachi: Individuals from various walks of life participated in the 18th Karachi International Book Fair, organized by the Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association, which commenced at the Expo Center and will conclude on Monday (today).
Different sections were established to cater to different ages and interests of book lovers. International and local Publishers including set up stalls in three halls of the venue.
From religious books to literary works, and from biographies to self-help, the book fair covered a wide range of books in different genres. On Thursday, Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh (retd) Justice Maqbool Baqir emphasized efforts that should be made to reduce the duty on paper.
He stated that the importance of reading books is well-known to society. Books enlighten us and contribute to our progress. He expressed that initiatives like these would generate interest in reading among people and advocated efforts to reduce the cost of expensive paper for books.
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