Islamabad: National Readers’ Conference 2025 was held in Islamabad. The event brought together a vibrant community of readers, writers, educators, and intellectuals to celebrate and promote the culture of reading in Pakistan.
The NRC 2025 served as a dynamic platform for discussions on the significance of literacy and education in shaping a progressive society. Esteemed speakers, including the deputy head of mission of the Embassy of Portugal (Mr. Alexandra Baptista), the First Secretary of the Embassy of Belgium (Mr. Gillez Hachez), the Director General of the Civil Services Academy Lahore (Mr. Farhan Aziz Khwaja), the national prize winners, author (Dr. Rakshanda Parveen) and (Dr. Sadiqullah Khan), Mr. Muneer Ahmad (CEO of DEVCOM). The panel consisted of veterans of their fields, including Ms. Sadaf Raza (Reiki Master), Faisal Malik (Edtech Expert), Ms. Sanobar Nazir (Writer and Activist), and Maya Sofia Hamidi (Principal of RUNG School of Music and Arts), addressed the audience on diverse topics related to literature, education, and the role of books in fostering critical thinking and creativity.
One of the highlights of the conference was the keynote speech delivered by Keynote Speakers, who inspired the audience with their insights on specific topic. The event also featured engaging panel discussions, book launches, and interactive sessions that provided participants with unique opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and exchange ideas.
As part of the conference’s agenda, Read Pakistan hosted various competitions to encourage young readers and writers to showcase their talents. These included essay writing, poetry recitation, and storytelling competitions. Winners were honored with shields- provided by the CEO of Read Pakistan, Syeda Fatima Hassan Gillani, – presented by the representatives of the Embassy of Portugal and Embassy of Belgium.
Speaking at the occasion, Syeda Fatima Hassan Gillani, CEO of Read Pakistan, expressed her gratitude to all attendees and supporters, stating, “The National Readers’ Conference is a testament to our collective commitment to fostering a reading culture in Pakistan. We are immensely thankful to our partners, sponsors, and distinguished guests for their invaluable contributions to making this event a success.”
The National Readers’ Conference 2025 concluded on a high note, leaving participants inspired to play their part in nurturing a love for books and knowledge in their communities. Read Pakistan remains committed to its mission of empowering society through the promotion of literacy and education.
