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Sirajul Haq said that students should strengthen their relationship with books alongside modern scientific tools and technology, noting that books remain the primary source of knowledge and have always served as lifelong companions for people of all ages.<br \/>\nHe added that books play a fundamental role in shaping a conscious and developed society.<br \/>\nHe urged students to actively promote knowledge and adopt positive intellectual and academic trends.<br \/>\nRepresentatives of leading publishers and educational institutions from across the country participated in the book fair, providing students access to a wide range of academic and research-oriented material.<br \/>\nThe former senator appreciated the efforts of the IJT, saying such initiatives helped promote academic awareness and intellectual growth among students.<br \/>\nEarlier, IJT University Campus Peshawar Nazim Taqwim-ul-Haq and Waqas Ahmed briefed participants about the aims and objectives of the book fair, stating that such literary and academic activities would continue in the future to further encourage a culture of knowledge and critical thinking among students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Books play a fundamental role in shaping a conscious and developed society: Former JI Ameer DLP Report PESHAWAR Former ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq on Tuesday emphasized the continued importance of books in education and intellectual development, saying that the future of the country was closely linked to students and their pursuit of knowledge. 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