Pakistan Literature Festival – Day 1/2 | Event 1/2

About the Festival

The Third Pakistan Literature Festival, presented by the International Academy of Letters USA, brings together distinguished writers, poets, scholars, journalists, diplomats, artists and community voices for two days dedicated to literature, culture, ideas and intellectual dialogue.

The festival features panel discussions and conversations exploring Pakistani literature, Urdu poetry, cinema and drama, leadership, mental health awareness, women in Urdu poetry, media, society and contemporary issues.

Visitors can also experience poetry, Mushaira, book stalls, paintings, arts and crafts, cultural activities and opportunities to connect with members of the literary and intellectual community.

Admission is FREE.

Day 1: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM onward
Venue: Ismaili Jamatkhana & Center
Address: 1700 First Colony Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Day 1 begins with registration, breakfast and a social hour, followed by the opening session and a full program of literary, cultural and intellectual discussions.

Featured Sessions

• Mitti Ki Mahabbat Main
• Pakistani Cinema and Drama: Past and Present
• Two Cultures, Two Generations: New Perspectives of Leadership
• Time Bomb of Mental Health: How Can It Be Diffused?
• Power of Women in Urdu Poetry
• Literature and Society

The published program also includes remarks by Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, along with participation from distinguished writers, poets, scholars, journalists and community figures.

Dinner: 8:00 PM
Sufi Night (Sham e Ishq): 9:00 PM

Who Should Attend?

The festival welcomes the wider Houston community, including people interested in Pakistani and South Asian culture, Urdu literature and poetry, books, authors, journalism, cinema, media, arts, cultural heritage and intellectual discussion.

Students, families, professionals, writers, readers, poets, academics and community members are welcome.

Admission & Registration

FREE ENTRY

Advance Eventbrite registration is recommended to help the organizers manage attendance and event communications.

Please note that this is a two-day festival taking place at two different venues:

Saturday, October 31: Sugar Land, Texas
Sunday, November 1: Houston, Texas

Please verify the correct date and location before attending.

Event Contact

For event information, please contact:

Ghazanfar Hashmi
Phone: +1 (713) 870-0330