Celebrations of World Book and Copyright Day at NTU
NTU Library celebrated World Book & Copyright Day and an Awareness Walk in collaboration with PASTIC Sub Center, Faisalabad and Advisor Students Office NTU on April 23, 2024 (Tuesday) at 10:00AM at NTU.
Professor Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, Dean Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) said that World Book Day is meant to be the perfect opportunity for parents, teachers and kids to join together in appreciation of the world of literature and the life-long pleasure of reading and in an increasingly digital world, there is no better opportunity to get back to books.
On this occasion, Mr. Muhammad Husnain, Additional Director PASTIC Sub Center, Faisalabad said that we should pledge to read more books and learn about renowned authors who've helped shape our society. Reading is one of the most transforming experiences because it fills us with wisdom. It also helps us explore new paths and create a world of our own. Books are extremely crucial for us.
In this regard a mega event is organized to pay a tribute to books and authors on this date, 23rd April encouraging everyone, and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those, who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity. The theme of this year’s event is “کتابوں کی دنیا سلامت رہے”. The event will essentially focus on encouraging book reading culture to help in promoting peace, hope, harmony and knowledge in the society.
World Book and Copyright Day was observed across the world on April 23, 2024 to highlight the power of books and to promote UNESCO’s vision of knowledge societies that are inclusive, pluralistic, equitable, open and participatory for all citizens.
World Book Day is held every year to celebrate and promote the enjoyment of books and reading, with events in schools, libraries and public places. A large number of school children from a Private School participated in World Book Day Celebrations.
Dr. Zafar Javed, Dean School of Arts & Design, Dr. Danish Mahmood Baitab, Director Students Affairs, Mr. Liaqat Ali, Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmad, Director Finance, Dr. Sajjad Ahmad Baig, Dean, Faisalabad Business School, Miss Farkhanda Rashid, Principal Millat Model Girls School, Faisalabad, Mushtaq Ahmad, Senior Librarian and a large number of faculty, staff members, students participated in the awareness walk.
