Bookworms, take note: Karachi is hosting a five-day book fair starting this week
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- 29 Dec 2021
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The KIBF will feature 136 top Pakistani publishers and bookstores, as well as 40 exhibitors from 17 countries, according to the organising committee.
The book fair will be inaugurated by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Khalid stated that 400,000 people are expected to attend the event.
"The KIBF brings together publishing and distribution houses, domestic and international publishers, booksellers, librarians, and institutional customers on a single platform," he said.
He said that the event will be attended by publishers from Iran, India, Turkey, Singapore, China, Malaysia, England, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries, adding that the KIBF has evolved into a unique literary event with book lovers from all walks of life.
The latest edition, according to Khalid, will be notable and unique, as efforts are made to establish effective working relationships with key international book fairs, leading to an exchange of professional expertise and highlighting the importance of book fairs at both the national and international levels.
"Fairs are not only book exhibits anymore; international book fairs are very important forums not only for publishers but also for government agencies and missions as an effective tool for diplomacy," he elaborated. Read More…
