Bismillah-ir-Raman-ir-Rahim (In the name of ALLAH, the most gracious and the most merciful) Esteemed Mr. Speaker, Honourable members of the Pakistan National Assembly and Senate, Ladies and gentlemen. I greet you with the best of greetings, love and respect. Esselamu Aleyküm Ve Rahmetüllahu and Berekatuhu (May the Peace, Mercy and Blessing of ALLAH be upon…

As a cultural event the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) has come to occupy a distinctive position in the cultural, educational, and literary life of Pakistan. A young city, Islamabad vibrates with the energies of the Pakistani youth, its naturally beautiful location makes it an ideal place for literary, cultural, and creative inspiration to flourish. Oxford…