LAHORE: Punjab University’s three-day Book Fair 2026 opened at its New Campus on Thursday, bringing together students, publishers and book lovers in an effort to promote reading habits, encourage critical thinking and reconnect young people with their cultural and intellectual heritage.

Punjab Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar inaugurated the fair on October 15, highlighting the importance of books in an increasingly digital world. The event, organised by the University of the Punjab, continued until October 17 at the corridor of Faisal Auditorium, providing visitors with access to a wide range of publications. 

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Khokhar said that the growing use of digital screens had made it increasingly difficult for people to maintain sustained attention, while books........

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