International Book Day: This day is also known ... property through copyright laws. On this day, various activities are organised all over the world to promote the passion for books and reading.

While World Book Day was observed globally on April 23, the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad marked the occasion with silence, as no events or activities were held to promote reading.

2020, the year of COVID-19, saw many of the day's activities and events going online to obey safety protocols. World Book Day inspires the love of reading in everybody, regardless of age.