Over 200k books sold at PU fair

LAHORE:

Thousands of people purchased more than 200,000 books at Pakistan's largest three-day book fair organised by the Punjab University, setting a record in the event's history.

According to a statement, more than 45,000 books were sold on the first day, 65,000 on second and over 90,000 on the third day.

A large number of students and teachers from various universities, schools, and colleges attended the event, along with politicians, civil servants, lawyers, poets, writers, families and persons with disabilities.

PU Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali said other universities should also take initiatives to promote such activities.

As part of the fair, a book launch ceremony of former inspector general of police Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema was organised.