Ilm Festival comes to close with promise of more literary activities.

KARACHI -- People from different walks of life including health professionals, intellectuals, educationists, art critics and students called the two-day Ilm Festival as an encouraging sign for reviving literary activities in the megacity, which suffered major setback amid years of violence and vulnerable peace situation. Expressing their thoughts while visiting Expo Center on second and last day of Ilm Festival organized by Jahan e Masiha, they lauded the efforts of organizers and appreciated their pro literature campaign which they said could prove long-term contribution to the society.

"I am quite enthralled and surprised to see that how this festival has attracted a large number of Karachiites," said Dr Tipu Sultan, a renowned health professional and former president of Pakistan Medical Association while visiting Ilm Festival at Expo Center said. "It's now high time that we promote such activities in the city which was once centre of literature, arts and culture. Jahan e Masiha has played its part and now other segments of the society...