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The rich scientific and artistic heritage of Islamic civilisation
Visitors to the museum located in Sharjah can admire a treasure trove of artefacts attributed to Muslim scholars
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Allama Iqbal’s books, letters must be republished
Speakers say poetic great’s writings offer solutions to contemporary issues
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Arundhati Roy averse to setting down writing rules
Acclaimed author distances herself from ‘second profession’ of activism
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Jamil Jalibi — an outstanding researcher and critic
Jalibi had an untiring zeal for writing and was prolific in his literary output
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The fable of the other Nobel laureate from Pakistan
Pureland author Zarrar Said talks exclusively to The Express Tribune about new book, society and value of fiction
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Literature in local languages powerful tool for peace
Fourth mother language festival kicks off at Lok Virsa
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Sports, arts and literary events are a way to give back to the city: Murad
CM attends First Commissioner Karachi Marathon, applauds efforts making such events possible
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Laundry list: In pursuit of the Pakistani identity
Javed Jabbar's book on national identity launched at literary festival
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First Adab Festival opens at Governor House
Event celebrates the diverse literature of Pakistan in different languages, says Ameena Saiyid
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For love of literature: 1st Adab Festival to be held on February 1
Festival aims to celebrate country’s writers, scholars and thinkers
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HU begins new programme in liberal studies
The programme will reinvent spiritual and historical traditions, says HU director
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Absurdities of contemporary warfare collide as satirical thriller bites literati
Acclaimed novelist Mohammed Hanif talks about new book, refugees, and voices within his head with The Express Tribune
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Finland's 'ode' to a new era in libraries
It will house an EU-funded visitor centre, offering information on the 28-member bloc's work and its impact
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ATC grants interim bail
In the case pertaining to the distribution of anti-state literature
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Literati recognise Fehmida Riaz’s contribution to children’s literature
Abidi says writing for children is like ‘feeling of prayers’
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Facsimile editions of ancient manuscripts fight digital blitz
Physical books gaining importance worldwide as people rebel against electronic readers
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Delve into pre-Islamic Arab poetry in modern English
Cancelled Hollywood project prompted book on legendary poet Antarah Ibn Shaddad, according to author
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Hanif Kureishi, Naipaul and Pakistan
Hanif Kureishi wrote about V S Naipaul
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Monotheistic fundamentalism reaction to aggressive secular leadership: Karen Armstrong
Acclaimed religious historian talks about suffering, compassion and violence with The Express Tribune
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Baloch literati shower Badini with praise
Writer Munir Ahmed Badini has written over 100 novels and received many awards
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From Vienna to Lahore: Of coffee houses and cultural hubs
Places such as Cafe Central in Austrian capital and Pak Tea House in Lahore share much
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World leaders ignore rights in China: censored author Yan
Yan offers frank portrayals of Chinese life prompting years of state censorship
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Nobel prize winning author VS Naipaul dies aged 85
When I learnt to write I became my own master, British author once said
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Swedish intellectuals form new literature prize in Nobel protest
A new prize-giving body formed in protest after Nobel selector, the Swedish Academy was hit by sexual assault scandal
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Mushtaq Yousufi laid to rest
Yousufi made his last public appearance during the literary festival organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan
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Final day: literature festival lives up to expectations
Poets and film directors dominate in interaction with youth
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Nobel Literature prize postponed over Academy sex scandal
The Academy said it aims to award two prizes in 2019
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Aliki gone
Ajoka followed and the rest is history known to all with an interest in a theatre with a social conscience
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UAF launches second edition of Kisht-e-Nau
Convener calls for promoting book reading habit among people
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Mushaira, storytelling top features of AIOU literary carnival
Event to also project community academia interaction
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From classical to contemporary: A journey through Sindhi poetry
The province’s music and poetry are tied to love for the land
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Turbat literature festival succeeds in making a mark
Event founder says organising a successful event in Turbat is like a dream come true
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Today is the 149th death anniversary of legendary poet Mirza Ghalib
Secret to Ghalib's poetry not only its prose and beauty but his understanding of human psyche, simple facts of life
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Ninth KLF opens its doors to Karachiites
City’s most anticipated three-day literature festival to feature 250 speakers and performers
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Literacy dept employees, teachers protest outside Punjab Assembly
Protesters demand Rs15,000 as minimum wage for teachers
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Second Multan Literary Festival launched at BZU
The festival will attach the youth with ancient art, culture and literature of Multan
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British author urges following in Faiz’s footsteps
Alan Woods says he also draws inspiration from the revolutionary poet
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PAL office opens today
Foundation stone of Pakistan Academy of Letters’ (PAL) new regional office in Peshawar will be laid on Saturday
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Trashy literature? No such thing for Turkish refuse collectors
Refuse collectors in Ankara have opened a library stocked with thousands of discarded books thrown out with rubbish
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Social insensitivities explored at PNCA theatre festival
Message of peace and harmony of Sufi poets highlighted
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PLA stands behind expelled employees
PLA Head says it was highly unfortunate that over 15,000 employees of PLD had been working on an ad-hoc basis
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Children’s Literature Festival to be held inside Walled City
CLF founder says aim is to promote critical thinking among children
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Japanese-born British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro wins 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature
The prize is named after dynamite inventor Alfred Nobel and has been awarded since 1901
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Nobel Literature Prize: controversy, fame and flops
The Nobel institution defends an 'idealist' policy, according to the will of founder Alfred Nobel
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'The communication of ideas is important'
EFT celebrates literary figures of Sindh in award ceremony
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I will read a book from every country, vows Pakistan's 13-year-old Ann Morgan
In this year, Aisha Arif Esbhani has read 80 books
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Art and literature - two sides of the same coin
Speakers at Karachi Biennale's roundtable discussion talk about impact of literature on their lives
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Multan Literary Festival spreads colours of peace
The participants of the event highlight the importance of literature in building a peaceful society
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King of Seraiki poetry receives presidential award for second time
I am the voice of all broken souls and express their feelings through my poetry, says Shakir Shuja Abadi
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Promoting Literature: PAL to set up more offices in G-B, AJK
This was revealed by Adviser to Prime Minister on Information Irfan Siddiqui on Tuesday