Bargobar Urdu was formally launched as a Publication House dedicated to promoting book reading habits in children at an early age. The event was organized at the National Library in Islamabad. Dr Zafar Koreshi, Dean Air University graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr Raja Mazhar Hameed, MD National Book Foundation Islamabad, was the guest of honour . Prominent academic personalities, faculty members from renowned schools , parents and members of society were also present .
Ms Unsia Bano, the founder and chief organizer of the event presented her concept of reviving the reading culture in children through story books associated with traditional characters like Ali Baba, Hatim Tai, Mullah Naseer Uddin, Sheikh Chilly etc. Her books takes the characters from their childhood gradually upwards in a series corresponding to the age of children readers. The books are articulated with pictures, stories in simple text, poems and activities for the children. The pictures and stories carry moral lessons that will help build character, bonding within the family and enhance comprehension.
Ms Unsia Bano has a rich academic experience of 25 years. She has been a teacher, Principal and Curriculum coordinator in Beaconhouse School System. She has authored 40 books including series like Shaheen, Taoos, Hudhood, and several other readers for Beaconhouse School System and The Educators School System that are included in the National curriculum . Her recent books are centered around the legendary character of Ali Baba.
The program got further enriched with the interaction of accredited penal members like Mrs Sadia Pervaiz, Group Captain (R) Sultan Mehmood Hali, Mrs Rukhsana Zafar and Ayesha Shabbir, each adding their views on tackling challenges to book reading particularly the impact of social media and ways how that can be managed. The panelists hailed the initiative launched by Ms Unsia Bano to fill in the void in the children Urdu literature.
