In pictures: Second edition of Afkar e Taza Think Fest

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In pictures: Second edition of Afkar e Taza Think Fest

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(Web Desk) – The second edition of Afkar-e-Taza academic literary festival organised by the Centre of Governance and Policy Information Technology University concluded on Sunday.

The two-day Think Fest was held at the Alhamra Arts Council. The festival’s aim was to bring together local and international academics, writers, poets, political and social analysts to deliberate over diverse subjects.

The event which was hosted in collaboration with the Punjab Higher Education Commission, Higher Education Commission and the Information and Culture Department comprised of various discussions with a vibrant set of local and international panelists discussing international policies, architecture, history, politics, human rights, entrepreneurship, and media.

The second edition of Afkar e Taza kicked off at the Alhamra on Saturday. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

The two-day Think Fest hosted at the Alhamra included national and international speakers. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Visitors lining up at the food stalls set up outdoors during the festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Dr. Umar Saif, Vice Chancellor of the information Technology University speaking on the first day of the Think Fest. Photo: Shafiq Malik

Various panels were organised during the two-day festival in different halls of the Alhamra. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

British lawyer and politician, Sayeeda Warsi seated among the audiences during a session at Afkar e Taza. Photo: Shafiq Malik

Screening of documentaries during a film festival held under Afkar e Taza at the Alhamra. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Journalist Khurram Husain questions special assistant to the Prime Minister Dr. Musadik Malik on the transparency of the CPEC during a session. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

Renowned journalists take part during a session on the state of media in Pakistan. Photo: Shafiq Malik

Musical performance organised at the second edition of Afkar e Taza in Lahore. Photo: OINN

Visitors enjoy the musical performance at Think Fest. Photo: OINN

Wazir Khan Mosque illuminated during the second edition of Afkar e Taza ThinkFest that concluded on Sunday in Lahore. Photo: OINN