Ameena Saiyid knows the nuts, bolts, and the art and science of textbooks and learning materials publishing for children. Most importantly, she is a team player in producing the finest textbooks available. As a pioneer publisher in Pakistan and the first woman publisher, she has been crafting books with the best educators, writers, content specialists, and editors, keeping in mind a child’s learning journey in classrooms and homes. For LIGHTSTONE, this genre of publications is an extremely serious business that requires care and nurturing: not only do they prepare their books with critical care, but they also provide teachers and educators with necessary training and orientation for the right pedagogical approaches in a fast-changing world ensuring that the students are well prepared to engage with the content and sequence, and develop comprehensive understanding, enquiring minds, adaptability, and academic excellence. As a responsible, cutting-edge publishing house, LIGHTSTONE is a leader of stature, invested in producing excellent textbooks for children, supported by various graded reader series to self-propel children in their foundational and advanced reading skills, helping them to prepare for a dynamic future, full of great opportunities with adaptability and resilience.

Lightstone’s debut in Pakistan’s publishing world will be widely welcomed by readers, writers and educationists alike. With Ameena Saiyid at its helm, Lightstone promises to provide the diversity, competition, and professionalism that is needed to boost book production in the country. Ameena Saiyid has a rich and varied experience of over three decades of book publishing as the former MD of OUP. Her magic touch transformed school textbook production, making it the pillar of the publishing industry. We can expect Lightstone to bring the same perfection and quality to its products that Ameena is known for.  Happy reading!

It is a pleasure to note that a quality local publishing house is making strides under the able leadership of Ameena Saiyid. Ameena does not need any introduction as she was one of the first women CEO of a multinational company. She brought about a transformation in publishing of textbooks and academic books in Pakistan. She is also credited with being a pace setter in establishing Literary Festivals in Pakistan and is considered a role model by Pakistan’s young business executives. For the last six years since she founded Lightstone Publishers she is making frenetic efforts to upgrade Pakistan’s educational publishing landscape. Her commitment to excellence and quality is evident in every aspect of Lightstone’s publishing process. The distinctive feature of the books produced by Lightstone is that they are designed to meet the evolving needs of Pakistani students, with content that is both modern and relevant. Their textbooks are crafted using the latest methodologies and research-based approaches, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and engaging education. By incorporating innovative teaching techniques and real-world examples, what impresses me is that Lightstone’s books make learning fun and interactive. Lightstone’s books are carefully tailored to suit Pakistan’s cultural and social context. They are sensitive to local values and traditions while also promoting critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. This thoughtful approach makes their textbooks an ideal choice for schools in Pakistan, providing students with a solid foundation for academic success and personal growth Under her guidance, Lightstone is poised to significantly impact the industry, providing high-quality, diverse choices and professionalism that will elevate book publication in Pakistan. With her proven track record of producing world-class educational materials, we can expect great things from Lightstone. The future of publishing in Pakistan looks bright. I wish her and her team the best of luck in their endeavors.