A Grand Book Fair, organised by Defence Central Library under the aegis of DHA was inaugurated on Saturday. DHA is a dynamic organisation which promotes literary cum academic activities in the country. The leading publishers and book sellers of the metropolis displayed a variety of quality books at discounted rates to promote reading culture in the community at this two day Grand Book Fair. A large number of people who visited the venue appreciated the forward looking initiative of DHA.

Organising activities like Book Exhibitions play a significant role in promoting healthy and positive trends in society. Books are epic source of knowledge and information which refines and broadens human vision, outlook and develops character of readers. The venue of the Book Fair presented a conducive literary environment where books on variety of subjects ranging from literature, fiction, philosophy, current affairs, religion and children's books etc were available. A large number of people thronged the venue and fondly bought books on various subjects of their interest. Stalls of food and beverages were also available at the venue for the convenience and comfort of public.

The hallmark of the Book Fair was the presence of celebrities including, Dr Peerzada Qasim Raza, Mehtab Akbar Rashdi, Ghazi Salahuddin, Haseena Moin, Professor Saher Ansari, Poets Rehan Azmi, Irtiza Johnpuri and Fatima Hassan to name a few. The presence of these literary luminaries was a source of inspiration for the book lovers.

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