Public Libraries in Karachi: A Study of History, Needs and Issues

Authors

  • Syed Kashif Raza Rizvi Lecturer, Pakistan Studies, Zia-ud-Din University, Karachi
  • Jawad Maqbool Deputy Treasurer, Treasurer Office, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
  • Nasir Ali Chohan M. Phil Scholar, Department of Education, Zia-ud-Din University, Karachi
  • Dr. Khalid Mahmood * Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad: Pakistan

Abstract

The man has thrust for knowledge in all over the world. The regular habit of reading makes the people satisfy. The libraries have played an important role in the lives of those who wish to gain and spread knowledge. The British also developed various libraries in Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. Quetta, Lahore and Karachi are the cities where libraries were founded before the partition of United India. Karachi is the largest populated city of Pakistan and it has its historical value. There are various universities and colleges in the city and therefore, is dire need of the libraries. The libraries have importance due to different factors including provision of public benefit, services on voluntary basis, expansion of information, and provision of access to books to readers. The public libraries provide perfect atmosphere to the readers that is sometimes not available at home. The authors have tried to explain the brief history, role and issues of public libraries in Karachi.    

Keywords: Library, books, collection, education, research, Karachi.

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Published

2025-01-19

How to Cite

Syed Kashif Raza Rizvi, Jawad Maqbool, Nasir Ali Chohan, & Dr. Khalid Mahmood *. (2025). Public Libraries in Karachi: A Study of History, Needs and Issues. Journal of Social Signs Review, 3(1), 398–413. Retrieved from https://socialsignsreivew.com/index.php/12/article/view/88

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Social Signs Review

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