About this Event
The Third Pakistan Literature Festival, presented by the International Academy of Letters USA, continues in Houston with a full day celebrating literature, poetry, art, culture and meaningful dialogue.
Day 2 features a paintings exhibition, book stalls, arts and crafts, literary discussions, conversations with distinguished guests and a Mushaira.
Date & Location
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM onward
Hilton Tuscany Ballroom
Spark By Hilton
4820 Techniplex Dr Stafford TX 77477
FREE ENTRY
Day 2 Program
10:00 AM | Exhibition & Book Stalls
Paintings Exhibition, Book Stalls, Art and Craft Display
10:45 AM | Session 1
IQBAL: The Poet of All Ages
Panelists: Dr. Naeem Ahmad Virk, Dr. Saima Iram, Bina Goindi, Adeel Zaidi, Basit Jalili, Perwaiz Jafri
Moderator: Majeed Akhtar
11:30 AM | Session 2
Conversation with Ambassador Zamir Akram on his book:
The Security Imperative: Pakistan's Nuclear Deterrence and Diplomacy
Moderator: Dr. Asaf Qadeer
12:15 PM | Session 3
Navigating Pakistani Media: Truth and Responsibility
Panelists: Absar Alam, Raza Rumi, Shahab Zuberi, Ashraf Shad, Atif Tauqir, Fazil Jamili, Khurram Shahzad
Moderator: Ghazanfar Hashmi
1:15 PM | Session 4
Conversation with Shabbar Zaidi
Moderators: Nasira Zuberi and Ghazanfar Hashmi
2:15 PM | Lunch
3:00 PM | Closing Ceremony
3:30 PM | Mushaira
5:30 PM | Final Note
Who Should Attend?
Everyone interested in Pakistani and South Asian literature, Urdu poetry, Iqbal, books, arts, journalism, media, culture and intellectual dialogue is welcome.
Students, families, professionals, writers, readers, poets, academics and community members are encouraged to attend.
Event Contact
Ghazanfar Hashmi
+1 (713) 870-0330
Admission
FREE ENTRY
Advance Eventbrite registration is recommended to help organizers plan attendance.
Event venue & nearby stays
Spark by Hilton Stafford Sugar Land, 4820 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, United States
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