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'''Karachi Literature Festival''' ('''KLF''') is an annual international literary festival held in [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]. It is the first festival of its kind in the country.<ref name="bc">[http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-programmes-karachi-literature-festival.htm Karachi Literature Festival] British Council Retrieved 7 February 2011</ref> It is one of the world's youngest and fastest growing literary festivals.<ref>[http://www.elanthemag.com/index.php/site/policy_shift_detail/karachi_literature_festival-nid990092809/ Karachi Literature] Retrieved 7 February 2011</ref> Till 2016, seven editions of this festival have been held.
'''Karachi Literature Festival''' ('''KLF''') is an annual international literary festival held in [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]. It is the first festival of its kind in Pakistan. It is one of the world's youngest and fastest growing literary festivals. Till 2019, ten festivals have been held.<ref name=Dawn>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/786245/karachi-literature-festival-begins-today |author=Peerzada Salman|title=Karachi Literature Festival begins today |date=15 February 2013|work=Dawn|location=Pakistan|access-date=4 June 2020}}</ref>


==About Karachi Literature Festival==
==Founders==
The First Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) was organised by [[Oxford University Press]] (Pakistan) in collaboration with [[British Council]] in March 2010. Inspired by the success of the first two festivals (2010 and 2011), the Children's Literature Festival (CLF) was launched at the end of 2011. Thus the momentum that began in Pakistan with KLF leading, also saw the [[Islamabad Literature Festival]] (ILF) being launched in 2013, further followed by the Teachers' Literature Festival in 2014, and many others following their example. This momentum reflects the depth of Pakistan's literary and cultural roots, and the desire and energy to celebrate the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and creativity. In celebration of Pakistan's 70th birthday, and for the first time, KLF was held outside Pakistan, in London, in May 2017 at the Southbank Centre as part of the Alchemy Festival, in partnership with Oxford University Press Pakistan, the Southbank Centre, [[Rukhsana Ahmad]], and [[Bloomsbury Publishing]] (Pakistan) (whose KLF London team were Nadir Cheema, Nigham Shahid and Tariq Suleman).<ref name=Dawn/>
The Festival was founded by [[Ameena Saiyid]], [[OBE]], <ref>[http://www.karachiliteraturefestival.org/founders Founders] KLF website. Retrieved 8 November 2011</ref>


==Organisers==
==Organisers==
It is organised by [[Oxford University Press]] (Pakistan) and the festival co-founders Amina Saiyid, [[Asif Farrukhi]].<ref name=Tribune>[https://tribune.com.pk/story/649657/the-power-of-words-city-gears-up-for-5th-annual-karachi-literature-festival/ The power of words: City gears up for 5th annual Karachi Literature Festival] The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 24 December 2013, Retrieved 4 June 2020</ref>
It is jointly organised by [[Oxford University Press]], Pakistan and [[British Council]].


==Mission==
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===Second Festival===
KLF seeks to create an intellectual space in which the diversity and pluralism in Pakistan's society and this is expressed by the authors from literary and cultural traditions beyond Pakistan's borders are freely accessible to people in an open and participatory manner.
This festival was co-sponsored by the [[United States of America|US]] Consulate in Karachi. The [[France|French]] Consulate in Karachi also sponsored two of the panelists.

==Objectives==
* To represent intellectual traditions and cultural diversity through languages and academic disciplines.
* To create a forum for intellectual dialogue and inter-cultural harmony through celebration of writing, publications, and performing arts.
* To provide opportunities through which the world can see and connect with the literature, culture, and social ethos of Pakistan, and from which Pakistan can encounter what is happening in the world.
* To promote artistic expression and emerging Pakistani and international literary talent
* To encourage counter narratives, cross-pollination of ideas, and apolitical views
* To reclaim public space in Karachi for literary and cultural exchanges


==Format==
==Format==
The festival consists of literary discussions, book launches, and creative writing workshops. There is also an opportunity to meet authors, book signings and visit a book fair.
The festival consists of literary discussions, book launches, and creative writing workshops. There is also an opportunity to meet a galaxy of authors, get some book signings done and visit a book fair.<ref name=Dawn/><ref name=Tribune/>


==Dates==
==Dates==
* 2010: March: 20 & 21
* 2010: March: 20 & 21
* 2011: February: 5 & 6<ref name="bc"/>
* 2011: February: 5 & 6
* 2012: February: 11 & 12
* 2012: February: 11 & 12
* 2013: February: 15, 16 & 17
* 2013: February: 15, 16 & 17
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* 2015: February: 6, 7 & 8
* 2015: February: 6, 7 & 8
* 2016: February: 5, 6 & 7
* 2016: February: 5, 6 & 7
*2017: February: 10, 11 & 12
*2018: February: 9, 10 & 11
*2019: March: 1, 2 & 3


==Award==
==Award==
In 2011, the festival organisers announced the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) Prize for Best Non-Fiction Book in English. The book has to have been published in the preceding year. The award carries a monetary award of Rs. 100,000.<ref name="dt">[http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011\02\07\story_7-2-2011_pg7_6 Thought-provoking Karachi Literature Festival conclude] Daily Times 7 February 2011</ref>
In 2011, the festival organisers announced the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) Prize for Best Non-Fiction Book in English. The book has to have been published in the preceding year. The award carries a monetary award of Rs. 100,000. In 2014, the award was raised to Rupees 150,000.<ref name=Dawn/><ref name=Tribune/>


===2011===
===2011===
* Jury: [[Zubeida Mustafa]], [[Ghazi Salahuddin]] and Dr [[Jaffer Ahmad]].<ref name="dt"/>
* Jury: [[Zubeida Mustafa]], [[Ghazi Salahuddin]] and Dr Jaffer Ahmad.
* Winner: ‘The Culture of Power and Governance of Pakistan (1947-2008)’ by [[Ilhan Niaz]]<ref>[http://tribune.com.pk/story/115112/with-a-bang-not-a-whimper-2nd-karachi-literature-festival-comes-to-a/ With a bang, not a whimper the Karachi Literature Festival comes to a] Express Tribune 7 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011</ref><ref>[http://www.karachiliteraturefestival.org/announcements/untitledpost Winner of KLF Award]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Official website. Retrieved 9 February 2011</ref> Published by: Oxford University Press, Karachi 2010 {{ISBN|978-0-19-547731-3}}, {{ISBN|0-19-547731-6}}
* Winner: 'The Culture of Power and Governance of Pakistan (1947-2008)’ by [[Ilhan Niaz]]<ref name=Tribune1>[https://tribune.com.pk/story/115112/with-a-bang-not-a-whimper-2nd-karachi-literature-festival-comes-to-a/ With a bang, not a whimper the Karachi Literature Festival comes to an end] The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 7 February 2011, Retrieved 4 June 2020</ref> &ndash; Published by: Oxford University Press, Karachi 2010.

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==First Festival (2010)==
⚫
The inaugural event was held on 20 March 2010. Amongst the writers who participated were: [[Aamer Hussein]]; [[Mohammed Hanif|Mohammad Hanif]]; [[Mohsin Hamid]]; [[Samina Quraeshi]], [[Fahmida Riaz]] and [[Bapsi Sidhwa]]. Also featuring noted poets and authors like [[Iftikhar Arif]] and [[Intezar Hussain]], [[Ghazi Salahuddin]] and journalists like [[Mujahid Barelvi]].<ref name=ATP>{{cite web|url=http://pakistaniat.com/2010/04/24/karachi-literary-literature-festival/ |title=Karachi Literature Festival: Hope Lives|website= All Things Pakistan website|author=Raza Rumi|date=24 April 2010|access-date=4 June 2020}}</ref>

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==Second Festival (2011)==
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This year's festival participants included: [[Aamer Hussein]]; [[Mohammed Hanif|Mohammad Hanif]]; [[Mohsin Hamid]]; [[Sara Suleri]]; [[Tahira Abdullah]]; [[Muneeza Shamsie]]; Noorjehan Bilgrami; [[Bina Shah]]; [[Zahida Hina]]; [[Kamila Shamsie]]; [[Anita Ghulam Ali]]; [[Daniyal Mueenuddin]]; [[Yasmeen Hameed]]; [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Ayesha Siddiqa]]; [[Kishwar Naheed]]; [[Asif Noorani]]; [[Sheema Kirmani]]; [[Madeeha Gauhar]]; [[Imtiaz Hussain]]; [[Zehra Nigah]]; [[H. M. Naqvi]]; [[Ali Sethi]]; [[Amjad Islam Amjad]]; [[Hassan Dars]]; [[Ali Akbar Natiq]]; Mudassar Bashir; [[Attiya Dawood]] and Jean-Luc Racine. The plenary session was conducted by [[Karen Armstrong]].


⚫
With 2011 declared 'Year of [[Faiz Ahmed Faiz]]', the festival paid tribute to him. The poet's grandson, Ali Madeeh Hashmi, talked about him as did the writers [[Zehra Nigah]] and [[Ali Sethi]]. The band [[Laal (band)|Laal]] closed out the festivities.
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==First Festival==
⚫
The inaugural event was held on 20 March 2010. Amongst the writers who participated were: [[Aamer Hussein]]; [[Mohammed Hanif|Mohammad Hanif]]; [[Mohsin Hamid]]; [[Samina Quraeshi]], [[Fahmida Riaz]] and [[Bapsi Sidhwa]].<ref>[http://pakistaniat.com/2010/04/24/karachi-literary-literature-festival/ 1st Karachi Literature Festival] All Things Pakistan 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2011</ref>


==Second Festival==
==Fifth Festival (2014)==
This year's participants included the famous historian from India [[Rajmohan Gandhi]], keynote speaker was author [[Robert Fisk]] along with over 100 Pakistani writers and 30 international writers from eight countries. It saw the launch of 30 books by many noted authors.<ref name=Tribune/>
⚫
This year's festival participants included: [[Aamer Hussein]]; [[Mohammed Hanif|Mohammad Hanif]]; [[Mohsin Hamid]]; [[Sara Suleri]]; [[Tahira Abdullah]]; [[Muneeza Shamsie]]; [[Noorjehan Bilgrami]]; [[Bina Shah]]; [[Zahida Hina]]; [[Kamila Shamsie]]; [[Anita Ghulam Ali]]; [[Daniyal Mueenuddin]]; [[Yasmeen Hameed]]; [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Ayesha Siddiqa]]; [[Kishwar Naheed]]; [[Asif Noorani]]; [[Sheema Kirmani]]; [[Madeeha Gauhar]]; [[Intiaz Hussain]]; [[Zehra Nigah]]; [[H. M. Naqvi]]; [[Ali Sethi]]; [[Amjad Islam Amjad]]; [[Hassan Dars]]; [[Ali Akbar Natiq]]; [[Mudassar Bashir]]; [[Attiya Dawood]] and [[Jean-Luc Racine]] The plenary session was by [[Karen Armstrong]].


== Thirteen Festival (2022) ==
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With 2011 declared Year of [[Faiz Ahmed Faiz]],<ref>[http://www.karachilitfest.com/about.html About] Karachi Literature Festival Retrieved 7 February 2011</ref> the festival paid tribute to him. The poet's grandson, Ali Madeeh Hashmi, talked about him as did [[Zehra Nigah]] and [[Ali Sethi]]. The band [[Laal]] closed out the festivities.
The inaugural event was held on 4 March 2022. The 13th edition of the KLF held at the Beach Luxury Hotel is a three-day event on 4, 5, and 6 March. The theme of 13th edition is Separation, Belonging and Beyond: 75 years of Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Recorder |date=2022-03-05 |title=President inaugurates 13th edition of KLF |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/40158759 |access-date=2022-03-05 |website=Brecorder |language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Karachi}}
{{Portal|Pakistan}}
* [[Islamabad Literature Festival]]
* [[Islamabad Literature Festival]]
* [[Lahore Literature Festival]]
* [[Sindh Literature Festival]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.karachiliteraturefestival.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.karachiliteraturefestival.com/}}
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* [http://pakistaniat.com/2010/04/24/karachi-literary-literature-festival/ 1st Karachi Literature Festival] All Things Pakistan website
* {{Facebook|KarachiLitFest|Karachi and Islamabad Literature Festivals}}
* {{Twitter|karachilitfest|Karachi and Islamabad Literature Festivals}}
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* [http://pakistaniat.com/2010/04/24/karachi-literary-literature-festival/ 1st Karachi Literature Festival] All Things Pakistan


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Karachi Literature Festival
Statusactive
FrequencyAnnually
VenueCarlton Hotel (2010 - 2012)
Beach Luxury Hotel (2013) – present)
Location(s)Karachi
CountryPakistan
Years active2010-present
Inaugurated2010
FounderOxford University Press (Pakistan), Asif Farrukhi
Most recent1–3 March 2019
Attendanceapprox. 5,000 (2010)
10,000 (2011)
15,000 (2012)
50,000 (2013)
70,000 (2014)
Organised byOxford University Press Pakistan & British Council (2010 - 2012)
Oxford University Press Pakistan (2013 - present)
Websitewww.karachiliteraturefestival.com

Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) is an annual international literary festival held in Karachi, Pakistan. It is the first festival of its kind in Pakistan. It is one of the world's youngest and fastest growing literary festivals. Till 2019, ten festivals have been held.[1]

About Karachi Literature Festival

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The First Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) was organised by Oxford University Press (Pakistan) in collaboration with British Council in March 2010. Inspired by the success of the first two festivals (2010 and 2011), the Children's Literature Festival (CLF) was launched at the end of 2011. Thus the momentum that began in Pakistan with KLF leading, also saw the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) being launched in 2013, further followed by the Teachers' Literature Festival in 2014, and many others following their example. This momentum reflects the depth of Pakistan's literary and cultural roots, and the desire and energy to celebrate the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and creativity. In celebration of Pakistan's 70th birthday, and for the first time, KLF was held outside Pakistan, in London, in May 2017 at the Southbank Centre as part of the Alchemy Festival, in partnership with Oxford University Press Pakistan, the Southbank Centre, Rukhsana Ahmad, and Bloomsbury Publishing (Pakistan) (whose KLF London team were Nadir Cheema, Nigham Shahid and Tariq Suleman).[1]

Organisers

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It is organised by Oxford University Press (Pakistan) and the festival co-founders Amina Saiyid, Asif Farrukhi.[2]

Mission

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KLF seeks to create an intellectual space in which the diversity and pluralism in Pakistan's society and this is expressed by the authors from literary and cultural traditions beyond Pakistan's borders are freely accessible to people in an open and participatory manner.

Objectives

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  • To represent intellectual traditions and cultural diversity through languages and academic disciplines.
  • To create a forum for intellectual dialogue and inter-cultural harmony through celebration of writing, publications, and performing arts.
  • To provide opportunities through which the world can see and connect with the literature, culture, and social ethos of Pakistan, and from which Pakistan can encounter what is happening in the world.
  • To promote artistic expression and emerging Pakistani and international literary talent
  • To encourage counter narratives, cross-pollination of ideas, and apolitical views
  • To reclaim public space in Karachi for literary and cultural exchanges

Format

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The festival consists of literary discussions, book launches, and creative writing workshops. There is also an opportunity to meet a galaxy of authors, get some book signings done and visit a book fair.[1][2]

Dates

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  • 2010: March: 20 & 21
  • 2011: February: 5 & 6
  • 2012: February: 11 & 12
  • 2013: February: 15, 16 & 17
  • 2014: February: 7, 8 & 9
  • 2015: February: 6, 7 & 8
  • 2016: February: 5, 6 & 7
  • 2017: February: 10, 11 & 12
  • 2018: February: 9, 10 & 11
  • 2019: March: 1, 2 & 3

Award

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In 2011, the festival organisers announced the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) Prize for Best Non-Fiction Book in English. The book has to have been published in the preceding year. The award carries a monetary award of Rs. 100,000. In 2014, the award was raised to Rupees 150,000.[1][2]

2011

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First Festival (2010)

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The inaugural event was held on 20 March 2010. Amongst the writers who participated were: Aamer Hussein; Mohammad Hanif; Mohsin Hamid; Samina Quraeshi, Fahmida Riaz and Bapsi Sidhwa. Also featuring noted poets and authors like Iftikhar Arif and Intezar Hussain, Ghazi Salahuddin and journalists like Mujahid Barelvi.[4]

Second Festival (2011)

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This year's festival participants included: Aamer Hussein; Mohammad Hanif; Mohsin Hamid; Sara Suleri; Tahira Abdullah; Muneeza Shamsie; Noorjehan Bilgrami; Bina Shah; Zahida Hina; Kamila Shamsie; Anita Ghulam Ali; Daniyal Mueenuddin; Yasmeen Hameed; Maleeha Lodhi, Ayesha Siddiqa; Kishwar Naheed; Asif Noorani; Sheema Kirmani; Madeeha Gauhar; Imtiaz Hussain; Zehra Nigah; H. M. Naqvi; Ali Sethi; Amjad Islam Amjad; Hassan Dars; Ali Akbar Natiq; Mudassar Bashir; Attiya Dawood and Jean-Luc Racine. The plenary session was conducted by Karen Armstrong.

With 2011 declared 'Year of Faiz Ahmed Faiz', the festival paid tribute to him. The poet's grandson, Ali Madeeh Hashmi, talked about him as did the writers Zehra Nigah and Ali Sethi. The band Laal closed out the festivities.

Fifth Festival (2014)

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This year's participants included the famous historian from India Rajmohan Gandhi, keynote speaker was author Robert Fisk along with over 100 Pakistani writers and 30 international writers from eight countries. It saw the launch of 30 books by many noted authors.[2]

Thirteen Festival (2022)

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The inaugural event was held on 4 March 2022. The 13th edition of the KLF held at the Beach Luxury Hotel is a three-day event on 4, 5, and 6 March. The theme of 13th edition is Separation, Belonging and Beyond: 75 years of Pakistan.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Peerzada Salman (15 February 2013). "Karachi Literature Festival begins today". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d The power of words: City gears up for 5th annual Karachi Literature Festival The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 24 December 2013, Retrieved 4 June 2020
  3. ^ With a bang, not a whimper the Karachi Literature Festival comes to an end The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 7 February 2011, Retrieved 4 June 2020
  4. ^ Raza Rumi (24 April 2010). "Karachi Literature Festival: Hope Lives". All Things Pakistan website. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  5. ^ Report, Recorder (5 March 2022). "President inaugurates 13th edition of KLF". Brecorder. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
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