“Kitab Nama” is a unique and engaging series dedicated to the promotion of book reading and literary culture. It is published regularly in the form of a website. Previously, it appeared on the literary pages of the daily newspapers Akhbar-e-Khyber (Islamabad/Peshawar) and K2 Times (Abbottabad). The first issue of this weekly series was published on April 29, 2012.
Since then, the series has continuously provided readers with valuable information about books. It serves as a guide for new readers, introduces a wide range of books, and offers insights into their content and significance. In addition, it covers topics such as book preservation, useful information about libraries, and various features related to book lovers and reading culture.
Published in both Urdu and English, the primary objective of this distinctive initiative is to revive the increasingly fading habit of reading books within society. Kitab Nama not only informs readers about newly published books but also highlights new editions of older works, forgotten classics, and books on diverse subjects. It further discusses news and developments from the world of books and publishing.
The series also includes informal conversations and interviews with readers, book enthusiasts, and individuals associated with the culture of reading, with the aim of promoting language, literature, and the habit of reading. Readers are introduced to authors and publishers, and their views, experiences, and opinions are shared with the audience.