Lahore Literature Festival attracts big names, art lovers and bibliophiles

E-Paper | May 12, 2026

With heavyweights like Ayesha Jalal, Mohsin Hamid, Shobhaa De and Lyse Doucet in attendance, the Lahore Literature Festival is set to get literary hearts racing. Held at the Alhamra, the three-day event brings together authors, journalists, artists, critics, and editors for stirring conversations and thoughtful reflection.

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Feb 20, 2015 10:47am

I love LLF, although I will say it is quite elitist. How about some poets and writers from Sindh, Balochistan and KP? How about some folk singers? Why Poor Little Rich Boy as performers when this country is teeming with hidden arts and talents?

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aisha

Feb 20, 2015 11:23am

waiting for this

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Palijo

Feb 20, 2015 11:59am

Literary festivals are great but since this one is being held in Lahore, it should also address the issue of exploitation of other provinces by Punjab as well.

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Cyrus Ho

Feb 20, 2015 12:05pm

Biblio from the ancient Greek = book.. Bibliotek = library.

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proud punjabi

Feb 20, 2015 12:21pm

@Palijo or the incompetence of other provinces in uplifting the living conditions of their people....its convenient for u people to blame others for ur own Failures....

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Shahzad Ahmed

Feb 20, 2015 12:49pm

LLF seems to lack ordinary folks who love litrature

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rahul1

Feb 20, 2015 01:10pm

Nice to learn about this news - esp after continued news on terror

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Rehana Majid

Feb 20, 2015 03:03pm

@MB It is about Lahore as a cultural city. Sindh has its own excellent Karachi Literary Festival. KPK is going to hold its own literary festival. That leaves Baluchistan, who need to hold one in Quetta.

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Arshad

Feb 20, 2015 04:41pm

@Palijo Dear if you people elect dacoits as your leaders consistently, then this feeling is bound to grow in masses. Sooner you get rid of these leader, who are unmoved by dying children in hundreds, will work for your welfare?

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afatqiamat

Feb 20, 2015 05:21pm

I wish I were there....

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M WAHEED JADOON

Feb 20, 2015 05:53pm

I THINK THIS IS GOOD FOR PAKISTAN WE HAVE TO DO MORE POSITIVE EVENT TO MAKE PEACE WE NEED MORE WORK

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M WAHEED JADOON

Feb 20, 2015 05:56pm

When times of sorrow Come each day, I always feel sad And sigh away. Always a war, needs fighting Always a life, suffering, Oh, how I wish, I wish for peace. Though, I know, 'tis a test Laid for us by God, That the day comes Of no more burden, No more load. A time of love, A time of ease, Oh, how I wish, I wish for peace. But, what would I give For people to always get along, Instead of shouting curses To, maybe, sing a song? I hope, I will live To see my dream come true, As, I hope, your dreams do to. Right now, I will wish, I wish for peace.

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JOKER

Feb 21, 2015 06:07am

is it coming to isloo? ILF????

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