University of Wah and Read Pakistan have signed an MOU to inculcate and encourage book reading culture and allied activities among the youth. Read Pakistan - UW Chapter convenes discussion-sessions and has recently launched “50 Books A Year” (BAY) Competition for the students and local community.

An MoU between Read Pakistan Trust and University of Wah was signed on 17 August, 2021. According to the terms and conditions of the MoU, UW will be facilitated as per following:

• Read 50 Books A Year International Competition
• Writing Competition
• Read Pakistan Book Club
• Readers Conference

Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ahmad delivered an introductory presentation on the functioning and research activities of UW. Mr Farrukh Dall, Chairman, Read Pakistan Trust and Prof Dr Jameel-Un Nabi, Vice Chancellor, University of Wah signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions. In the end, Prof Dr Jameel-Un Nabi presented the University shield to Mr Farrukh Dall.

Read Pakistan - UW Chapter convened its first ever discussion-session under the aegis of its synod i.e., Book Club on 16 November, 2021. Muhammad Hamdan Zulfiqar, the Board Member of Read Pakistan - UW Chapter, presented the manifesto of Read Pakistan to the students of the University. Two books titled “How to Win Friends And Influence People” by Dale Carnegie and “Pari Zaad” by Hashim Nadeem were reviewed. Over 170 students and faculty members participated in the event. Dr Muhammad Athar, Controller Examinations, UW was the Chief Guest of the session. Dr Athar motivated the audience about the significance of the books and shared his experience as a reader. The audience encouraged the organizing team to keep the culture of such imperative activities alive in future as well. A productive discussion followed the book review-session.