# 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.
- Title: Pakistan Literature Festival Unites Writers Across Three…
- Summary: Third Pakistan Literature Festival in Houston brings Urdu writers, poets and scholars from Pakistan, US and Canada for cultural discussions. The third…
- Keywords: pakistan literature festival, international academy of letters usa, urdu literature, pakistan culture, journalism, cinema, social challenges, houston, sugar land, stafford texas, news, pakistan
- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/689447-pakistan-literature-festival-brings-writers-poets-intellectuals-from-three-countries-to-houston
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:50:22+00:00
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- Topics: pakistan literature festival, international academy of letters usa, urdu literature, pakistan culture, journalism, cinema, social challenges, houston, sugar land, stafford texas, news, pakistan
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The third Pakistan Literature Festival concluded in Houston with discussions on Urdu literature, Pakistani culture and media challenges.