Lahore, The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences organized its first annual Book Fair 2011 at conference hall on Wednesday. A number of stalls were set up at the fair that displayed a variety of books including human, livestock, literature, science, IT, social science etc. Research scholars, faculty members and a large number of students from various departments and people visited the fair and purchased books of their interest at discounted rates.
UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Nawaz accompanied by faculty of veterinary and animal sciences dean Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad, faculty of bio-science dean Prof Dr Ijaz Ahmad, registrar Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar and Prof Dr Muhammad Ashraf inaugurated the event. Prof Nawaz lauded the efforts of administrative officials, faculty members and students for holding the book fair and contributing to its success.
He said the purpose of organising the event was to promote habit of book reading in society as well as ensure provision of books at discount rates to book-lovers at one place. A student, Muhammad Aslam, said the habit of reading books was very important not only for education and research but to develop one’s character and personality.
Another student, Amna Afzal, said the event should be taken as a big opportunity for students as they could see books on varied subjects under one roof. She said such activities should be a part and parcel of the university’s annual events so that students could consult latest books. Library in-charge Muhammad Akram also spoke on the occasion.