Karachi Literature Festival

Launched in 2010, the annual two-day Karachi Literature Festival is open to all and free. The first of its kind in Pakistan, it brings together and celebrates Pakistani and international authors writing in languages such as Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, English, German, and French. It features creative writing workshops, debates/discussions, lectures, Mushaira (Urdu poetry jam), a book fair, book launches, readings, signings, interactive story- telling for children, music/theatre performances, and more.

Please find the complete programme of the festival and watch it LIVE!:

The British Council and Oxford University Press invite you to the inauguration of the Karachi Literature Festival on Saturday 11 February at 9:30, Ballroom, Carlton Hotel.

Programme:
9:00 am Arrival of Guests/Tea
9:30 am Introduction to the Karachi Literature Festival by David Martin, Director British Council, Pakistan, Ameena Saiyid Obe, Magaing Director, Oxford University Press, Asif Farrukhi, Literacy Critic, translator and fiction writer
10:00 am Speech by Marilyn Wyatt
10:10 am Keynote Speech by William Dalrymple
10:40 am Performance by Nitraal
10:50 am Close

RSVP Nida Dossa, British Council, 0301-8282910
Raheela Baqal, Oxford University Press, 0300-8225136

Bringing together international and Pakistani writers to showcase writing at its best!

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