11th KLF concludes on exhilarating note.

KARACHI -- Third and last day of 11th Karachi Literature Festival, Sunday, drew a huge crowd of literature lovers. The enthusiastic engagement of the visitors including authors, artists, and literati is indicative of the inspiring ideas and debates of KLF generated.

Several stimulating discussions were held on the 3rd day including one titled 'Urdu Adab Ki Rang-a-Rang Jehtain' with Azra Abbas, Arfa Sayeda Zehra, Attiya Dawood, Masud Mufti and Asghar Nadeem Syed, said release.

Another popular session was 'Student Politics in Pakistan: Back to the Future' with Arooj Aurangzeb, Faisal Subzwari, Azhar Abbas, Khalid Amin, and Naghma Iqtidar as panellists and Nadeem Farooq Paracha as the moderator.

The exciting session titled 'Pakistani Cinema in the Twenty- First Century' featured Faseeh Bari Khan, Saqib Malik, Faysal Qureshi, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, Bee Gul, and Sangeeta as speakers.

A discussion on 'Karachi's Literary Heritage: A Celebration' took place featuring Ghazi Salahuddin, Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Peerzada Salman, Rumana Husain, and Maniza Naqvi as speakers. 'Maps of Belonging' was the title of a conversation between Muneeza Shamsie and the award-winning writer Ahdaf Soueif.

A stimulating discussion was carried out in the panel discussion on 'Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment' between Reza Baqir, Ayesha Aziz, Ishrat Husain, and Muhammad Aurangzeb. The session 'Kashmir: The Paradise Lost' attracted a lot of attention. The panelists included Victoria Schofield, Athar Abbas, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, and Sardar Masood Khan.

A fun-filled session titled 'Punching Up: Young Comedians Redefining Satire' featured Shehzad Ghias, Ali Gul Pir, Natalia Gul, and Gul Zaib Shakeel. It was moderated by Hamna Zubair.

There were readings on 'Asad Mohammad Khan: The Living Legend' by Zia Mohyeddin.

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