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International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) celebrations in Pakistan
Apr 3rd
International Children’s Book Day observed
ISLAMABAD: The International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) was observed on Monday to mark the birthday of famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. This chain was started in 1925.
story of International Children’s Book DayHans Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805. More >
Book launching ceremony “Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan” by a famous poet and journalist Tanvir Zahoor
Apr 3rd
LAHORE – A ceremony to launch a book “Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan” comprising Punjabi articles by a famous poet and journalist Tanvir Zahoor.was held on his residence. Shariq Nizami presided over the ceremony.
Shariq Nizami in his address said that Zahoor’s book More >
Veteran columnist Irfan Husain’s book Fatal Faultlines: Pakistan, Islam and the West is being launched at the Beach Luxury Hotel
Mar 26th
KARACHI, Veteran columnist Irfan Husain’s book Fatal Faultlines: Pakistan, Islam and the West is being launched at 6pm at the Beach Luxury Hotel on Monday.
First published by Arc Manor in the United States in November 2011, the book’s South Asian edition was released by Harper Collins at the Delhi International More >
Another addition to world of literature
Mar 4th
ISLAMABAD, March 3: In the slow world of English literature and especially fiction, there is a welcome new addition. Ayesha Salman launched her debut piece of fiction titled Blue Dust on a pleasant, springy day at Kuch Khaas.
Although this is her debut novel, she is a writer and a poet More >
first novel by writer and poetess Aysha Salman titled ‘Blue Dust’ highlighting religious, social distinctions
Mar 4th
ISLAMABAD: The first novel by writer and poetess Aysha Salman titled ‘Blue Dust’ was officially launched at Kuch Khaas, the Centre for Arts, Culture and Dialogue, on Saturday. Speakers at the launch included poet and writer Harris Khalique, writer Dr Iffat Idris and the author of the novel, Ayesha Salman. More >
Pakistans first book on federalism titled ‘A Biography of Pakistani Federalism: Unity in Diversity’
Feb 29th
ISLAMABAD, Pakistans first book on federalism titled ‘A Biography of Pakistani Federalism: Unity in Diversity’ authored by prominent politician, Mian Raza Rabbani, has hit bookshelves across the country.
The topic of federalism is getting relevance with the growth of democracy in the country. The book is equally interesting and useful for More >
Vatican wants to see secret Turkish bible 1500-year-old book,
Feb 28th
Dubai: The Vatican has shown keen interest in a secret Bible in which Jesus is believed to predict the coming of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) to Earth, according to media reports.
Pope Benedict XVI is claimed to want to see the 1,500-year-old book, which many say is the Gospel of Barnabas, that More >
Pirated books recovered of the Oxford Printing Press
Feb 28th
SANGHAR, Feb 27: Some 134 pirated books of the Oxford Printing Press were recovered by police on Monday from a shop.
Police arrested Mohammad Bilal, employee of Pak Book Store and registered an FIR against him under section A-66,67 of Copyright Act and 420 of PPC.
In-charge of the Anti-Piracy Cell at More >
mobile book club and shop good books in libraries, by National Book Foundation (NBF)
Feb 28th
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Now you don’t have to search for good books in libraries, they will follow you as far as to your doorstep.
The first-ever mobile book club and shop with the name Books on Wheels initiated by National Book Foundation (NBF) was inaugurated here on Monday by Prime Minister More >
Aisam’s book launched at Government College University Lahore GCU “Lessons Learnt from the Tennis Tour with Robert Davis”,
Feb 26th
LAHORE – “Lessons Learnt from the Tennis Tour with Robert Davis”, a book written by national hero and Old Ravian Aisamul Haq Qureshi was launched at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of the Old Ravians Union.
GCU VC Dr Khaleequr Rahman chaired the book launch attended by the More >
French author’s book ‘Hira Mandi’ launched at the Gallery of Alliance Francoise de Lahore
Feb 23rd
LAHORE: The book ‘Hira Mandi’ by Claudine Le Tourneur d’lson was officially launched on Wednesday at the Gallery of Alliance Francoise de Lahore.
The launch featured a close and personal talk with the author, wherein she explained the message and motive behind her book and her attraction towards the Old City More >
Finding a light in the dark – French author writes about Hira Mandi studies in Literature, History of Art and Egyptology in Paris, Caludine
Feb 22nd
LAHORE: Looking at life through the eyes of women in Hira Mandi, Claudine Le Tourneur’s book ‘Hira Mandi’ advocates their role as dancing women by saying, “These dancing girls are looked down upon by society. However, it should not be forgotten that they did not choose this life for themselves, More >
Launching of book ‘Azmat Nau-e-Bashar’ today written by famous poet Khursheed Iqbal Haider
Feb 21st
KARACHI: The launching of book ‘Azmat Nau-e-Bashar’, written by famous poet Khursheed Iqbal Haider will be held on Tuesday (today) at Arts Councils of Pakistan Karachi. Sindh Environment Minister Shaikh Muhammad Afzal will be the chief guest of the event, said a statement on Monday. app
Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Ministry of National Heritage & Integration, organized Book ‘Wazir Khan Mosque Rediscovered’ launched ceremony
Feb 19th
Islamabad
Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Ministry of National Heritage & Integration, organized the launching of a book titled “Wazir Khan Mosque” (Rediscovered) by Memoona Khan at National Art Gallery on Friday.
Eminent Nuclear Scientist Dr Samar Mubarak Mand was the chief guest at the launching ceremony attended by a More >
Lively open day held at SLS Montessori and School, Satellite Town Campus
Feb 17th
An open day was held here at SLS Montessori and School, Satellite Town Campus. MPA Raja Mohammad Haneef Advocate was the guest of honour, while chief guest was Zakat Committee Chairman Mohammad Zahoor Bhatti. President Flour Dealers Association and Chairman Masalihati Committee, Police Station (Sadiqabad), were also present.
SLS Managing Director More >
Punjab government 200,000 books given to students for dengue fever awareness books
Feb 17th
The Punjab government is distributing dengue fever awareness books in all schools in the province.
Around 200,000 books by the Punjab Textbook Board have been distributed in the Rawalpindi division to create awareness among students. The books were free of cost, while special directives have been issued to teachers to read More >
Riaz Khadim’s book is rich in variety and range poetry collection titled ‘Dholan Naein Ayaa’
Feb 16th
An emerging Punjabi language poet Riaz Khadim landed in Rawalpindi from Riyadh recently. His debut poetry collection titled ‘Dholan Naein Ayaa’, which literally means ‘The beloved hasn’t come’, is rich in its variety and range. It contains several genres of Punjabi poetry including ‘geet’. This art of ‘geet’ practiced by More >
Sarmila Bose talks about latest book Oxford University Press (OUP)
Feb 15th
Lahore – Oxford University Press (OUP) on Tuesday held a talk at its premises by Sarmila Bose on her recently published book ‘Dead Reckoning: Memories of the 1971 Bangladesh War’. Bose is a senior research fellow in the Politics of South Asia at the University of Oxford, and is an More >
Sindhi novel ‘Fateh Marak’ launched at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi’s Lok Wirsa committee
Feb 15th
KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi’s Lok Wirsa committee on Tuesday launched renowned journalist Jaweed Soomro’s Sindhi novel ‘Fateh Marak’, a term that means victorious smile in a graceful ceremony held here on Tuesday. Sindh Assembly Speaker Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, who was the guest of honour of the occasion, said More >










