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28th February, 2013
Asma Jahangir: Democracy has its dividends
Human Rights Lawyer and former president of Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir, spoke with Dawn.com at the 4th Annual Karachi Literature Festival.
Human Rights Lawyer and former president of Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir, spoke with Dawn.com at the 4th Annual Karachi Literature Festival.
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25th February, 2013
Karachi Literature Festival: Mixed feelings
“Aasman bhi Gulzar sahib ke na aane per ansoo baha raha hai,” said one of Gulzar's admirers about the passing showers.
“Aasman bhi Gulzar sahib ke na aane per ansoo baha raha hai,” said one of Gulzar's admirers about the passing showers.
15th February, 2013
Karachi Literature Festival begins today
Ever since its inception in 2010, the Karachi Literature Festival has assumed a significant position in the cultural space of the country.
Ever since its inception in 2010, the Karachi Literature Festival has assumed a significant position in the cultural space of the country.
13th February, 2013
Indian poet Gulzar pulls out of Karachi Literature Festival
“We can’t say about the reasons and circumstances that led to his return home without attending the festival,” said one of the organisers.
“We can’t say about the reasons and circumstances that led to his return home without attending the festival,” said one of the organisers.
16th October, 2012
Four Pakistanis long-listed for DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Mohammed Hanif, Musharraf Ali Farooqi, Jamil Ahmad and Roopa Farooki are among the 16 authors; short list to be announced on Nov 20.
Mohammed Hanif, Musharraf Ali Farooqi, Jamil Ahmad and Roopa Farooki are among the 16 authors; short list to be announced on Nov 20.
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23rd February, 2012
KLF: An affair to remember
Now that it has been over 10 days that the Karachi Literature Festival has ended it would be worthwhile assessing the mega event dispassionately, even…
Now that it has been over 10 days that the Karachi Literature Festival has ended it would be worthwhile assessing the mega event dispassionately, even…
17th February, 2012
Books have a way of running away with you: Seth
Vikram Seth talks to Dawn.com about his books, his interest in music and why too much publicity is not good for writers. Interview by Tabinda…
Vikram Seth talks to Dawn.com about his books, his interest in music and why too much publicity is not good for writers. Interview by Tabinda…
16th February, 2012
William Dalrymple: An insider yet an outsider
Author, historian and journalist William Dalrymple speaks on living in and writing about the East, the crowd at the Karachi Literature Festival and why he…
Author, historian and journalist William Dalrymple speaks on living in and writing about the East, the crowd at the Karachi Literature Festival and why he…
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15th February, 2012
A literary affair
Valentine’s Day is almost over as I write this, the Google page still had that little cartoon that brings up a sentimental animation with Tony…
Valentine’s Day is almost over as I write this, the Google page still had that little cartoon that brings up a sentimental animation with Tony…
15th February, 2012
“The most fascinating place in the world”
At the Karachi Literature Festival 2012, award-winning author Hanif Kureishi gives his insight on modern Pakistani literature and on turning ideas into bestselling novels. -Interview…
At the Karachi Literature Festival 2012, award-winning author Hanif Kureishi gives his insight on modern Pakistani literature and on turning ideas into bestselling novels. -Interview…
13th February, 2012
Wasaib se Mehran tak: Pakistani regional languages
In a session moderated by bestselling author Mohammad Hanif, poets and critics discussed and recited work in Pashto, Seraiki and Sindhi on the second day…
In a session moderated by bestselling author Mohammad Hanif, poets and critics discussed and recited work in Pashto, Seraiki and Sindhi on the second day…
13th February, 2012
Failed states don’t hold literature festivals: Anatol Lieven
Journalist, professor and writer Anatol Lieven talks to Dawn.com during the Karachi Literature Festival 2012. Lieven, author of a widely acclaimed book “Pakistan: A …
Journalist, professor and writer Anatol Lieven talks to Dawn.com during the Karachi Literature Festival 2012. Lieven, author of a widely acclaimed book “Pakistan: A …
13th February, 2012
“Just a little respect, please”
Being the current epicenter of the Arab Spring, Syria was justifiably the main theme at a discussion on last year’s revolution at the Karachi Literature…
Being the current epicenter of the Arab Spring, Syria was justifiably the main theme at a discussion on last year’s revolution at the Karachi Literature…
13th February, 2012
Literature is more powerful than history: Arfa Syeda Zehra
KARACHI: The second day of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) saw the audience get mesmerised by scholar Arfa Sayeda Zehra in a discussion titled “Kaargaah-e-Sheesha…
KARACHI: The second day of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) saw the audience get mesmerised by scholar Arfa Sayeda Zehra in a discussion titled “Kaargaah-e-Sheesha…
12th February, 2012
Live cartoon and muppet show at KLF
A live puppet and cartoon show was held on the second day of the Karachi Literature Festival at the Carlton Hotel, Karachi on 12 February.…
A live puppet and cartoon show was held on the second day of the Karachi Literature Festival at the Carlton Hotel, Karachi on 12 February.…
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12th February, 2012
Karachi Literature Festival
Dawn.com invites its readers to be a part of its Live Blog for the Karachi Literature Festival 2012 and share their experiences by blogging in…
Dawn.com invites its readers to be a part of its Live Blog for the Karachi Literature Festival 2012 and share their experiences by blogging in…
11th February, 2012
Women writing for women – a debate
Women writing for women have always been considered a taboo in Pakistan, primarily because the vast majority of the male population believe that books written by women on women are targeted to ‘blame’ the male gender for victimizing them.
Women writing for women have always been considered a taboo in Pakistan, primarily because the vast majority of the male population believe that books written by women on women are targeted to ‘blame’ the male gender for victimizing them.
3rd February, 2012
Karachi Literature Festival widens scale
KARACHI, Feb 2: This time round, it’s bigger. People will not only get to hear and meet writers, but will also be able to see films at the 3rd Karachi Literature Festival on Feb 11 and 12
KARACHI, Feb 2: This time round, it’s bigger. People will not only get to hear and meet writers, but will also be able to see films at the 3rd Karachi Literature Festival on Feb 11 and 12
16th February, 2011
History, she wrote
KARACHI: The 2nd Karachi Literature Festival will be remembered for a number of reasons, one of which is it managed to assemble a decent variety…
KARACHI: The 2nd Karachi Literature Festival will be remembered for a number of reasons, one of which is it managed to assemble a decent variety…
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7th February, 2011 
