Director Majlise-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab Asghar Abdullah calls on CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi

Lahore, January 21:

Director Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab Asghar Abdullah met with the Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at CM Office in which Asghar Abdullah apprised him about the performance of Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab and other related affairs. CM Parvez Elahi underscored that literary and intellectual persons play a pivotal role in the development of a healthy society. CM outlined that the Punjab government has laid the foundation to make Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab an institution of latest design and hoped that very soon this institution will enable itself to play its vigorous role effectively in harmony with the requirements and demands of modern era. CM disclosed that state-of-the-art Book WareHouse and Book Display Centre will be established for Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab adding that Literary Cafe and Conference Hall of latest technology will also be established. CM revealed that literary workshops and internship programmes will be organised for students. CM directed to publish special edition for the students and complete E-Reader project at the earliest. CM directed to transfer ancient building of Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab being guarantor of 73 years old glorious traditions into a literary heritage. CM also announced a special grant for the Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab.