In pictures: Karachi Literature Festival 2018
Of the 230 scholars taking part in the literature festival, 30 were foreign scholars with 7 hailing from India. Photo: OINN
(Web Desk) – The three-day Karachi Literature Festival that opened on Friday featuring over 200 scholars, authors and artists from different countries concluded on Sunday.
The 9th Karachi Literature Festival hosted a series of panel discussions and talks on a diverse range of subjects, including politics, arts, literature, history and performing arts. According to Dunya News, of the 230 scholars taking part in the literature festival, 30 were foreign scholars with 7 hailing from India.
This year, the festival also awarded literary prizes in categories including fiction, and non-fiction, and Urdu.
The book fair at the festival remained the centre of attraction for book lovers. The festival also featured mushaeray, musical performances and classical dance performances during the three days.
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People thronged to the book fair that was set up at the 9th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF). Photo: OINN
Former Indian diplomat turned politician, Mani Shankar Aiyar speaks at a session during the 9th KLF. Photo: OINN
British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie speaks during the KLF. Photo: OINN
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Girls taking keen interest in books displayed at a stall during the last day of festival. Photo: OINN
Singer and lead guitarist of famous rock band Junoon, Salman Ahmad, speaking during a session at the KLF. Photo: OUP Facebook page
Journalist and author, Nadeem Farooq Paracha during a session at the KLF. Photo: OUP Facebook page
Pakistan s first transgender model Kami Choudhry speaks during a panel discussionat the festival. Photo: OINN
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Book stalls set up as part of the KLF received large crowds during the festival. Photo: OINN
Jam-packed hall during a session at the KLF. Photo: OUP Facebook page
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German Consul General in Karachi Rainer Schmiedchen awarding German Peace Prize 2018 to Professor of Political Science at LUMS, Dr Rasul Bakhsh Rais, at the 9th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF). Photo: OINN
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Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria addressing the inaugural ceremony of the festival. Photo: OINN
Young girls taking selfies during the festival. Photo: OINN
