Book Fair Opens At WUM
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Multan (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026)
Women University Multan (WUM) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, inaugurated the Book Fair 2026 at Katchery Campus, organized by the Main Library in collaboration with the National Book Foundation.
The VC visited book stalls and examined a diverse range of publications displayed, encompassing academic and reference books, literature, science, technology, management, fiction, self-help titles, magazines, novels, children’s books, and stationery, all offering up to 50% discounts for students.
Dr. Sara Musadiq, Registrar, along with librarians Ms. Sumera Rasool and Ms. Gulnaz Batool, faculty members, administrative officials, and students attended the ceremony.
In her address, Prof. Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool emphasized the significance of reading for intellectual growth, critical thinking, and academic excellence. She highlighted the importance of fostering a strong reading culture alongside the utilization of modern technology, asserting that books deepen understanding, stimulate creativity, and expose young minds to new ideas and perspectives.
She thanked the Main Library team, especially Ms. Sumera Rasool and Ms. Gulnaz Batool, for organizing the fair and providing students and faculty access to a wide array of quality reading materials. The VC also expressed appreciation for the collaboration of the National Book Foundation, acknowledging that such initiatives bring books closer to young readers and strengthen learning, inquiry, and knowledge across the university.
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