The National library was established after almost 46 years of independence. Over a short span of 7 years the library has acquired following collections through purchases, copyright deposits, gifts, exchanges, and donations: -

 
Books: 130,000 volumes.
Manuscripts: 555 titles
Microfilms: 45 Reels
Microfiches: 48000 Cards
Magazines: 845 titles
Newspapers: 135 titles		 
  
These collections include 40100 Pakistani publications received under the provisions of the Copyright Law. Special collections include rare handwritten manuscripts in Persian language relating to history of Kashmir and first copy of Kulyat-e-Meer published in 1811 and microfilms/microfiches of all India Census Reports for 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1941. The Library has also acquired copies of about 30 Ph.D. dissertations written in American Universities on Pakistan.
   
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