Governor for promoting book reading habit in youth

LAHORE: Governor Muhammad Balighur Rahman has said art, humanities and literature has profound impact on society.

He expressed these views while addressing a seminar on education and literature held at a local hotel here on Tuesday. Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said, “Our young generation is our future and we should inculcate the habit of book reading in them.”

He said generally the book reading is on decline in the society but still there are people who love to read books. He said that one should strive for improvement in life. He added that book reading broadens the vision of a person and develops positive character traits in him. The governor said Dr Jameel Jalbi was a well-known intellectual, linguist, researcher, critic, columnist and educationist. He said Dr Jameel Jalbi rendered great services in the field of literature as a researcher, critic, writer and translator.

He appreciated the efforts of senior journalist Wasif Nagi and other organizers in organising the seminar for the promotion of knowledge and literature. Senior journalist Wasif Nagi, Dr Khawar Jameel, Prof Rehana Kausar, Zia-ul-Hasan Zia, Prof Dr Kamran, Prof Uzma Zareen, Prof Dr Iram Rabab and others were present in the seminar.