GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Residents of southeastern Paktia province say they are unable to get books for free reading due to the absence of a well-equipped public library.
Hewad Manalay, hailing from Gardez, called the lack of a public library the main reason for decline in the reading culture.
He called on the authorities concerned to pay serious attention to promoting the culture of reading by setting up a library in the provincial capital.
Manalay told Pajhwok Afghan News: “Friendship with books is still weak in Paktia for a variety of reasons.
“Facebook and other social media outlets have negatively affected . . .
