NCSW establishes library

Islamabad A library has been established in National Council of Social Welfare (NCSW) in order to pay tribute to Dr. Ruth Pfau whose inauguration ceremony was held in the library hall of NCSW, says a press release.

NCSW Chairman Dr. Nadeem Shafiq Malik presided the ceremony while Maiza Hameed, Parliamentary Secretary of CA&DD, was the chief guest. On the ocassion, Dr. Nadeem Shafiq Malik said that libraries are important cornerstone of a healthy community.

The government is taking keen interest in provision of quality education. Therefore, the role of libraries is significant. A vast collection of academic and references books written by prolific writers on history, geography, environment, political science, literature, religion, and women empowerment have been collected in NCSW’s library.

Moreover, for senior citizens leading National Newspapers, computers with internet and typing facilities with new furniture have been provided. A special kid corner has been made where different books for children are available. It is hoped that this library will work as community and cultural centre and will be an important platform to provide information resources and support the people as well as community. It will be a readily source for people and students.