KARACHI: The much-anticipated 14th Karachi Literary Festival (KLF) has begun, kicking off a literary festival that is sure to enthrall audiences with its lively and diverse array of offerings.
The opening ceremony of the KLF was graced by celebrated philanthropist Dr Adeebul Hasan Rizvi as its chief guest. In his address, Dr Rizvi stressed the need for educating the people. He said that as a physician, he got to see firsthand the issues plaguing our people. “Do you think our children will have any sort of motivation to study when they’re on empty stomach and torn clothes on their bodies? It is about time we as a nation focus on fulfilling the basic needs of the people. Education and health care being the most important. It is only then that our nation will move towards prosperity,” he said.
The theme of the KLF for this year is ‘People, Planet, and Possibilities’ focusing on the current economic and geopolitical hurdles that the world is facing, as well as the consequences of climate change, such as the catastrophic floods in Pakistan and the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
The 14th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) is scheduled to take place over three days, starting from February 17th at the Beach Luxury Hotel. Following the inauguration on the first day, the subsequent two days will be filled with various exciting activities including discussions, talks, reading sessions, author signings, live performances, and an art exhibition being organized by HBL.
To satisfy the visitors’ appetite, a special food court will also be available. The Festival will also host a book fair, which is a great opportunity for the avid book lovers of the city. KLF has been a popular event that promotes literature, art and culture and this edition promises to be just as brilliant. It’s an event that should not be missed by anyone who is passionate about literature and culture.
