ISLAMABAD: In the modern digital age where mobile phones, e-papers and manuscript on internet or social networking websites are the primary source of information, the importance of books is still on the rise.
The scholars, students and book lovers were still showing keen interest and rushing to book stalls for reading purpose.
Talking to media, Associate Professor Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Dr Sahib Khan said that developing a strong reading habit involved in creating consistent routines, finding engaging material, and setting achievable goals.
It can be a rewarding process that enhances cognitive skills, reduces stress, and expands knowledge, he added.
He stressed that continuously book reading habit would not only give readers immense knowledge but it would teach them how to behave with others in a manner.
He emphasized that in a polarized society, book is a loyal and best friend seems to be failing into obscurity. He urged the students to focus on reading books besides their academic learning and make friendship with books for the sake acquiring information. –Agencies