Islamabad: Kazim Niaz, Federal Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, visited the National Book Foundation (NBF) Headquarters in Islamabad today. He was warmly welcomed by Murad Ali Mohmand, Managing Director NBF.
During the visit, Kazim Niaz was briefed on NBF’s mandate and its significant role in promoting book culture and reading habits across Pakistan. The Federal Secretary toured the Book Museum, Wall of Honour, NBF Bookshop, and the Indonesian Corner, appreciating the Foundation’s efforts in creating literary spaces that encourage learning and creativity.
Murad Ali Mohmand highlighted NBF’s achievements in developing single curriculum textbooks and their successful implementation in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other regions nationwide.
Kazim Niaz praised NBF’s initiatives and expressed his admiration for its dedication to advancing education and fostering a culture of reading. He emphasized the importance of books as tools for intellectual growth and national development.
The visit concluded with a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to supporting NBF in its mission to make quality books accessible and affordable for all.
