Academic excellence was never about shortcuts; it was about the quiet labour of research. Scholars who spent long hours tracing ideas through books emerged with clarity, depth and a rational voice in any argument. That kind of learning grew in the company of libraries — the dependable treasure troves where knowledge waited patiently for those willing to search for it.

It wasn't long ago that students still filled libraries, dipping their minds into books, widening their understanding and exchanging thoughts in the company of scholars and fellow readers. Those gatherings enriched perspectives and grounded learning in human conversation — something no screen can replicate.

But this culture is slipping away. With the rise of AI tools offering immediate answers, the physical effort that once disciplined learners is fading. The habit of searching shelves, taking notes and piecing together arguments is increasingly being replaced by digital applications.

The Shahnawaz Bhutto Memorial Library, established in 1975 and named after Shahnawaz........

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