PAL invites applications from young writers

Islamabad : The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) has announced to organise a 10-day interprovincial residential programme for young writers from January 16 to 25 to interact and share their literary endeavours.

According to an official source, the programme is aimed at bringing together emerging writers under the age of 40 from across Pakistan to enhance their literary skills and foster intellectual exchange.

The residency will be held at the academy’s headquarters in Islamabad, where participants will be provided with accommodations, meals, and a stipend of Rs5,000 to cover travel expenses.

During the programme, young writers will engage in workshops, discussions, and mentoring sessions conducted by renowned literary personalities.

This initiative will provide an opportunity for young writers to learn and grow while promoting interprovincial harmony and inclusivity.

The proportional representation will be ensured, with participants selected from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Special attention will be given to gender balance, representation of minorities, and inclusion of differently-abled individuals.