Digitising archival material vital for expanding public access to knowledge: Syeda Nosheen

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) President the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF), the National Assembly and Chairperson Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture Division, Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar on Wednesday underscored the importance of digitising archival material and expanding public access to knowledge through modern and technology-driven library services.

She expressed these views during her visit to the National Library of Pakistan, where she was briefed on the institution’s operations, specialised services, archival collections, research facilities and ongoing initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting Pakistan’s literary, intellectual and cultural heritage.

During the visit, she toured various sections of the Library, including its archival and research wings, and appreciated the institution’s efforts towards preservation of rare manuscripts, historical records and scholarly resources.

Speaking on the occasion, Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar said the Young Parliamentarians Forum was committed to fostering book-reading and library-going habits among the youth to promote intellectual development, critical thinking, academic engagement and a stronger culture of learning and research.

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She observed that libraries served as vital centres of knowledge, enlightenment and cultural continuity, playing a pivotal role in shaping informed, responsible and intellectually empowered generations.

The YPF president reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to extending full institutional support to the National Library of Pakistan in strengthening its capacity, upgrading facilities, modernising services and advancing initiatives aimed at preserving the country’s cultural and intellectual legacy.

The visit also included discussions on enhancing collaboration for educational outreach programmes, youth engagement initiatives, promotion of reading culture and expanding access to knowledge resources for students, researchers and the wider public.