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Pakistan Literature Festival Unites Writers Across Three Nations
Third Pakistan Literature Festival in Houston brings Urdu writers, poets and scholars from Pakistan, US and Canada for cultural discussions.
In brief
Third Pakistan Literature Festival in Houston brings Urdu writers, poets and scholars from Pakistan, US and Canada for cultural discussions. The third Pakistan Literature Festival concluded in Houston with discussions on Urdu literature, Pakistani culture and media challenges. Originally reported by Geo News.
Festival Concludes in Houston
The third Pakistan Literature Festival concluded on November 1, 2026, in Sugar Land and Stafford, Texas.
Participants from Three Nations
Writers, poets, journalists, intellectuals and artists from Pakistan, the United States and Canada attended the festival.
Themes Discussed
Discussions covered Urdu language and literature, Pakistani culture, journalism, cinema, television drama and social challenges.
Ambassador and Consul General Addressed Event
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, addressed the gathering via video message.
Canadian Parliamentarian Spoke
Pakistan's Consul General in Houston, Aftab Chaudhry, also spoke at the event, which was attended by Canadian parliamentarian Sameer Zuberi.
Organizer Welcomes Participants
Ghazanfar Hashmi, president of the International Academy of Letters USA, welcomed the participants.
Key Discussions Highlighted
Panels covered women's voices in Urdu literature, leadership concepts, mental health, Pakistani cinema and media responsibilities.
The big picture
The third Pakistan Literature Festival concluded in Houston with discussions on Urdu literature, Pakistani culture and media challenges.
