GOVERNMENT College University, Lahore, does its best to promote education in every which way it can. Recently, a book fair was held in its ground for three days.

Almost all known publishers had set their camps here with books on a variety of subjects. It was a pleasure for students to visit it as few book fairs or exhibitions are held. Besides, it gives them an excuse for an outing; however, a worthy one.

I was extremely happy to see a massive gathering of students there.

They were not just Ravians but also those from other educational institutions. Many books were purchased on the occasion.

The book fair proved to be most successful. The entire credit for organising it goes to the educational institution’s Chief Librarian Abdul Waheed who always struggles hard for holding such exhibitions.

Our government should also take the initiative for conducting such educational events. If the government doesn’t do so, then educational institutions should conduct book exhibitions on their own — like the Government College University — to promote literacy and education.

Khurram Iqbal

Lahore

Published in Dawn, November 21th, 2014