His Excellency Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the Karachi International Book Fair 2025. During the visit, the Minister reviewed a selection of the Council’s diverse intellectual publications and commended their role in promoting the values of dialogue, understanding, and intellectual awareness.
The Minister also learned about the cultural and intellectual program accompanying the Council’s participation in the fair, which includes thought-provoking seminars and open discussions addressing contemporary intellectual issues and contributing to the consolidation of a culture of peace and coexistence.
The Muslim Council of Elders continues its first participation at the Karachi International Book Fair, attracting significant interest from visitors across various academic, cultural, and intellectual fields, with growing attention to its publications and cultural program.
As part of this participation, the Council is showcasing over 250 intellectual titles in eight languages, including 12 publications in Urdu, reflecting its commitment to expanding knowledge exchange and promoting a culture of dialogue and peace through books and learning.
The Council’s pavilion at the Karachi International Book Fair is located in Hall 1, Pavilion 45 at the Karachi Expo Center and is open December 18 to 22, 2025.