In pictures: Faiz International Festival 2017
Organised by the Faiz Foundation trust, the festival will not only feature theatre performances, art exhibitions, musical evenings and film shows, but will also host activities for children. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
(Web Desk) – A blend of arts, literature and music, the Faiz International Festival kicked off in Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council on Friday.
Organised by the Faiz Foundation trust, the festival featuring panel discussions by artists and literary giants including Dr. Arfa Syeda, Yousaf Salahuddin, Bushra Ansari, Nadeem Farooq Paracha, Irfan and Sarmad Khoosat, Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Samina Peerzada, Asghar Nadeem Syed and Ajad Islam Amjad, will continue till November 19.
Screenwriter, director and actor Sarmad Khoosat talking to Dunya News at the second day of Faiz International Festival in Lahore.
The three-day festival will not only feature theatre performances, art exhibitions, musical evenings and film shows, but will also host activities for children including art and science workshops and debate competitions.

Registration desk at the Faiz International Festival that opened at Alhamra on Friday. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Book stalls set up at the Faiz International Festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Second day of the Faiz International Festival at the Alhamra. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Children busy in activities at the Little Art stall at the FIF. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Visitors making their way at the festival at the Alhamra. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

A student draws a ‘Stop Corruption’ poster at the Little Art stall set up at the FIF. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
Screenwriter, director and actor Sarmad Khoosat at the second day of the Faiz International Festival at the Alhamra. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Food stalls set up at the Faiz International Festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Food stalls at the festival in Alhamra. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Students of Sanjan Nagar School choir singing Umeed-e-Sehr at the festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

A panel discussion featuring Pran Nevile, Anum Zakaria and Dr. Tahir Kamran. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Students of Sanjan Nagar School performing on Umeed-e-Sehr at the festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
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The three-day festival features panel discussions, performances, exhibitions and food stalls. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat