Gwadar: The ninth edition of the Gwadar Book Fair, organized by the RCD Council, concluded on Monday, marking a record sale of over Rs2.8 million worth of books.
The four-day event, centered around the theme of climate change, saw an overwhelming response from book lovers. The closing ceremony was attended by MPA Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, Fisheries Secretary Anwar Shafqat Shahwani, environmental social worker Safina Faraz, and RCD Council leaders Khuda Bakhsh Hashim and Nasir Rahim Sohrabi.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sohrabi highlighted the timeless value of books, stating that regardless of technological advancements, “the pen, the book, and knowledge will always remain fundamental to humanity.” He also underscored the role of literature in challenging negative stereotypes about Balochistan, asserting that the province is a land of book lovers, not terrorists.
The fair featured 29 book stalls, including 11 dedicated to Balochi literature. Books worth Rs2.866 million were sold in total, with Rs1.086 million worth of purchases made from the Balochi book stalls alone.
The success of the Gwadar Book Fair not only demonstrated the region’s deep-rooted literary culture but also reinforced the growing enthusiasm for knowledge and education in Balochistan.
