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Books for the rich
Reading in Pakistan is viewed as luxury or hobby, not something that is necessary part of intellectual development
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In our own world
There is often discussion about having access to foreign libraries, resources and literature
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Mahira Khan to turn storyteller for ZEE series ‘Yaar Julahay’
Khan will be dramatic reading for the series directed by Sarmad Khoosat, which will also feature several other actors
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Talking Books
Kamila Habib shares her five most favourite reads with T-Edit this week
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PM Imran Khan recommends reading 'History of the Pathans'
The premier has recommended many books this year so here's a lowdown for your upcoming bookshelf dedicated to history
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The state of the written word
A recent survey suggested that three in four Pakistanis (75%) do not read anything outside of their syllabus
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PM Imran Khan recommends reading 'The Forty Rules of Love'
Written by Turkish author, Elif Shafak, the book narrates the story of Rumi and his companion Shams Tabrizi
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Lahore book bazaars return to a dwindling business
The five-month long lockdown has nudged readers to shift from paperbacks and hardbounds to epubs, sellers complain
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Work and life of Munir Badini hailed
Over 100 novels written by Munir Ahmad Badini in the Balochi language
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Twitter tests new feature prompting users to read articles before sharing
Twitter has been tightening its policies in recent years amid criticism that its hands-off approach had allowed abuse
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Children avoid books during Pakistan's Covid-19 lockdown
Parents express concerns about children spending most of the time playing games
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Lack of facilities blamed for declining reading trend in schools
Speakers stress conducive environment necessary to develop interest
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Open Book Library project launched in K-P
Sudents will benefit from facilities beyond what is offered in traditional libraries
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Karachi International Book Fair ends today
Govt needs to extend support for organising similar events, says MQM-P leader
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UK, European MPs join chorus against Kashmir lockdown
British-Kashmiris march through streets of Britain’s Reading town for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination
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Club in England introduces vegan cricket ball
New addition follows the introduction of vegan tea for players
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‘Reading must be converted into social activity to compete in digital era’
Unlike traditional libraries, modern libraries facilitate discussions
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Summer camp concludes at Lok Virsa
Classes commenced with primary focus in block printing, lacquer art
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USAID assesses significance of early grade reading
Report on ‘Early Grade Reading Innovations for Quality Education’ was launched
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Reading in the Islamic republic
The culture of book reading is all but lost in the Islamic republic
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Pakistan stall stands abandoned at global reading festival in Sharjah
Sharjah Children Reading Festival showcases book stalls from various countries around the world
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Why read?
The ability to reason, analyse and think critically is tied with reading
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Reading habit: AIOU plans literature festival next week
Varsity engages academicians, students in social, literary activities
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PITB establishes e-libraries in 20 districts
These libraries are focused to inculcate e-reading and e-learning culture
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Ninth KLF opens its doors to Karachiites
City’s most anticipated three-day literature festival to feature 250 speakers and performers
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FJWU, US Embassy renew reading room partnership
US official emphasises on value that women bring to society and the workforce
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'A book is the best companion and friend when one is alone'
Scholars, poets, writers urge need to inculcate reading habit among youth
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Alliance Francaise hosts launch of book on Indian classical music, 'Sampurna'
Tina Sani, Sheema Kermani laud services of author Saffia Saleem Beyg for the arts
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A knack for reading!
There was a time when reading a good book represented a single pleasure most people looked forward to
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'There is no official directorate of public libraries in Pakistan'
One of the city's three public libraries, the Liaquat Memorial Library, stocks 200,000 books
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I will read a book from every country, vows Pakistan's 13-year-old Ann Morgan
In this year, Aisha Arif Esbhani has read 80 books
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Liaquatabad’s women now have a library to go to
Along with English books, library offers a wide collection in Urdu
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You could read 200 books in the time you spend on social media every year
On an average we spend 608 hours on social media and 1642 hours watching TV annually
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Here's what the world's biggest business leaders have on their reading list
Some of the world's biggest business leaders are avid readers
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The notepad: Sarah Ahmad
Urbanist, public programmer and consultant for the inaugural Lahore Biennale’s Mapping Project
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LUMS annual book fair 2017 attracts bibliophiles galore
Varsity’s statement says objective is to promote reading habit
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The notepad: Mishayl Naek
Writer, political economist, jots down the top seven blogs she needs to read to get through the day
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Digital libraries
The Punjab government’s 151 digital libraries project is quite expansive
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The notepad: Maheen Humayun
Maheen Humayun scribbles her love for the written word on our notepad
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Books: Turning the page
The 10 books you’ll want to speed read in 2016
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Reading on a screen before bed might be killing you
Don't reach for your phone before heading to bed, warns study
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Book review: Paper Towns
John Green’s latest installment offers little that is new but keeps us engrossed throughout