HYDERABAD, April 13 Sindh University has organised a four-day book fair to pay tribute to vice-chancellor Allama I.I. Kazi on his 41st death anniversary, at Allama I.I.Kazi library.

More than 30 book sellers and publishing houses of the country, including the Institute of Sindhology, have displayed their work, offering a 20 per cent discount on every publication for teachers and students.

Books on almost every discipline have been displayed in the fair held in connection with founder`s week celebrations.A separate corner was also set up for rare books written by different scholars on the life and vision of Allama I.I. Kazi as well as copies of publication of his speeches and lectures and presidential remarks along with memorable photographs.

The Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration organised Sindhi, Urdu and English speech contest at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA).

More than 50 boy and girl students from teaching institutes and departments of the university spoke on the life and achievements of Allama I.I.Kazi.

University`s Syed Pannah Ali Shah Model School Jamshoro also organised a free-of-cost book distribution ceremony as part of the celebrations.

University Vice-Chancellor Mr Mazharul Haq Siddiqui and MPA Dr Sikandar Shoro, who is also member of syndicate of the university, distributed books among students from class I-10. Sindh Textbook Board provided books.

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