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LLF New York 2026

The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, returns to Asia Society New York on October 10 (Saturday), exploring contemporary Pakistan through...

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The grand, golden gardens of Lahore

By Robin Lane FoxFinancial Times, Feb. 27, 2026 Kites have been flying...

Iqbal Z. Ahmed Addresses LLF Opening Ceremony

The 13th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival kicked off on...

Raising Hopes for Pakistan’s Future

‘LLF matched the famous Jaipur Literature Festival for the mood, the energy, and the excitement in the relaxed surroundings of the Alhamra Arts Center, and it beat Jaipur for passion.’

‘Long to Belong’

'On the morning of Feb. 20, pouring rain could not deflect the determined.'

The Incredible LLF 2015

'It is a rare sight in contemporary Pakistan to see a communal space utilized for creativity and simple leisure.'

‘A Dazzling Celebration’

LLF 2015: ‘A dazzling celebration of Pakistani poetry, music, dance, history and politics.’

Art and Culture Unify Pakistan

'Lahoris turned out in full force, which was most heartening, for LLF 2015.'

The Need for Civil Society

'A stunning example of what is possible and where the public now stands on critical social and political issues was evident at the Lahore Literary Festival.'

Flocking to the Lahore Literary Festival

'A sense of patriotism, a desire for progress and an awareness of danger were all palpable.'

Pakistan in Its Labyrinth

The Lahore Literary Festival: a wonder of creativity, eclecticism, ideas and dialogue.