Pakistan Literature Festival 2025 concludes in Sukkur

SUKKUR: The two-day Pakistan Literature Festival 2025 Sukkur Chapter II, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, concluded at Sukkur IBA University on Wednesday.

The festival saw participation from renowned writers, poets, singers, university students, and the general public of Sukkur, with attendance in tens of thousands.

Addressing the festival, the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi President Muhammad Ahmed Shah said that preventing extremism and introducing today’s students to quality and modern education is crucial for national progress.

He expressed his delight at witnessing the enthusiasm of the youth. “These children are the architects of our future. We will promote Sindh’s culture not only in Pakistan but across the world. The people of Sukkur have given us a tremendous reception,” he said.

He further emphasised the importance of preventing extremism for national development and stressed the need to increase the education budget, highlighting that over 10 million children in Sindh do not attend school, and those who attend schools are not receiving quality and modern education.

During the festival, various thought-provoking sessions were held, including the future leaders in the digital age, Sindhi Literature in the 21st century, employment challenges and opportunities for Sindh’s youth and tribute to renowned poet Dr Aakash Ansari.

The two-day festival also included discussions on a wide range of topics, diverse and insightful sessions on education and its standards, historical heritage, artificial intelligence, global warming, Pakistani literature in the 21st century, the role of art in society and role of traditional media in the digital era.

The festival concluded with a spectacular musical concert featuring performances by Ali Azmat, Havi, Akhtar Chanal Zahri, Khudgharz Band, Arman Rahim, Mustafa Baloch, and Gizri, who made the crowd swaying to the rhythm.