khilitfest

Panellists talk about writing in different languages, standing up for one’s own perspective.

The session on Urdu short stories was undoubtedly one of the finest the event had to offer.

Panellists discuss issues ranging from the death of reading to govt policies to aid publishing.

An abundance of English literature from Pakistani writers, say panellists.

Each panellist had a division of their own to talk about.

All is not lost in the age of extremism, literature will survive and human values will find their way.

Three authors launch their books at the Nai Kitabein reading session.

Sethi, Mueenuddin and Naqvi have the crowd in sporadic fits of laughter while discussing writers and their quirks.

Visitors, young and old alike, to the ‘Khail Khail Mein’ story-telling session got a dose of nostalgia.

Writer Mohammad Hanif shares anecdotes from Israel and announces the title of his new novel.

Sara Suleri Goodyear speaks during erudite discussion titled ‘Forgetful Memories: Chronicles of History’.

Kashmiri journalist Bashareet Peer's book Curfewed Night was rejected many times before it was published.

Attendees gather to catch up with those writing in Pakistan’s regional languages.

For people hoping to gain insight into the world of Pakistani poetry in English, many questions were left unanswered.

The usually soft-spoken Urdu muses struck a defiant tone at the mushaira held condemning militancy and terrorism.

The author compares writing novels to making sausages.

Prize for best non-fiction book went to ‘The Culture of Power and Governance of Pakistan (1947-2008)’ by Ilhan...

‘God is not a politician but His word is used for political gain’

The discussion on Sufism in Pakistan began with a topic that tugs at the hearts of all Pakistanis: suicide bombings.

Nigah and Naheed spoke about how they also used their poetry to highlight discrimination against women.

Everyone was eager to show that there was still life in Lollywood that would take on Bollywood at its own game.

The main focus of the panel discussion was the loss of indigenous art in Pakistan.

Pervez Hoodbhoy lashes out at ‘liberal elite’ who don’t venture out to see the reality and ‘the mass of discontent’.

Whether we want Pakistan to be a welfare state in the future brought the panelists to loggerheads.

O’ Level students whispered with anticipation, “I love her books. I can’t wait to FINALLY see her.”

The otherwise spacious room was brimming with budding writers, young and old, when the journalist had walked in.

Kamila Shamsie could not resist adding that “I am not a global citizen. I am a Karachi girl who lives in London.”

No, this is not a locker-room conversation but part of a discussion on the nature of the creative urge.

Terrorism, cricket, Veena Malik and how to roll a joint while driving were highlights of writer Mohsin Hamid's talk.

A lively debate around the question ‘Are Urdu readers a diminishing breed’ held an appreciative audience in...

“Whoa,” remarked a teenage girl as she made her way into the hall where the opening ceremony for the festival.

Prominent journalist Ahmed Rashid points to a very tough time ahead for the country.

Organisers deserve plaudits for putting on a festival that did justice to literature in Pakistan, in English and Urdu.

Feryal Gauhar's session at KLF discussed women’s rights in what she says is an inherently misogynistic society.

Asif Noorani discusses the link between music and poetry at the Karachi Literature Festival.

The elusive Sara Suleri, the sexy Daniyal Mueenuddin, the erudite Khaled Ahmed and more big brains this weekend.

Peter Pannke, a German author and musician, will be taking part in the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF).

come to the Carlton Hotel on Saturday to mingle with the who’s who of Pakistani literature.