Literature plays a very important role in the formation of the cultural heritage of a nation and Pakistan also has a great reputation in this. It is a means of expression that allows us to understand and examine the past, reflect on the present, and imagine the future.
Allama Iqbal highlighted the importance of literature in his poem “Khizr-e-Rah” (The Guide of the Path) and celebrated the richness and diversity of Islamic culture in the search for spiritual guidance and self-realization.
Similarly, literary festivals in today’s era provide an important opportunity to discuss and solve social problems and highlight important issues. They provide a platform for writers and readers to discuss various topics where they can discuss and find solutions to social concerns, promote a greater understanding of the human condition, and Can promote self-discovery.
The Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) was launched in April 2013 and has been a huge success since its inception and continues to date. The ‘Islamabad Literary Festival 2023‘ serves as a significant endeavor that goes beyond the celebration of literature. It acts as a crucial platform, fostering critical thinking and facilitating social transformation.
Remember that literature is not only a source of entertainment but plays a very important role in preserving our cultural heritage and promoting social change, influencing generations, and addressing questions of languages and academic disciplines and cultural diversity, forums for cultural cooperation, counter-narratives, cross-pollination of ideas, and promotion of political ideas, etc
These are the speakers at ILF Speakers · Aamer Hussein · Arfa Sayeda Zehra · Frances Pritchett · Hameed Shahid · Iftikhar Arif · Maleeha Lodhi · Marion Molteno.
