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PU Library organizes introductory talks on books
PU Library organizes introductory talks on books


LAHORE: (Saturday, November 19, 2022): Punjab University Library Book Club organized introductory book talk program. The two books of the month were ‘Psychopolitics’ by Byung-Chul Han and an Oriental classic in Urdu Language ‘Kalila-wa-Dimna’. Prof Dr Nasir Abbas Nayyer from Institute of Urdu Language and Literature talked on ‘Kalila-wa-Dimna’. He as a literary critic presented the historical and literary analysis of the oriental classic. He informed the audience about the literary and contextual importance of the book along with narrating extracts from the book for student’s interest. Department of Philosophy Assistant Professor Dr Muhammad Rasheed Arshad introduced the book “Psychopolitics”. He in a philosophical yet simple and interesting manner presented the ideas discussed in the book. He explained the triviality of modern narratives of human freedom in both personal and social contexts. Chief Librarian Dr Muhammad Haroon Usmani thanked the speakers and audience for their lively contribution to the program. A larger number students and faculty member were present on this occasion.