National Literary Festival 4.0 – 10th – 12th Mar 2023

The  National  Literary  Festival  4.0  was  held  at  the  National  University  of  Science  and Technology  (NUST)  in  Islamabad,  Pakistan,  from  March  10-12,  2023.  The  festival  was organized  by  the  NUST  Literary  Circle,  which  is  a  student-led  organization  that  aims  to promote literature and encourage reading and writing among students. The three-day festival brought together writers, poets, literary enthusiasts, and students from different universities across Pakistan.

2:00 pm, the doors of CIPS opened and National Literary Festival 4.0 began. The ceremony was initiated with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the esteemed national anthem.

A tableau named “Urdu Hai Jis Ka Naam” was written, performed and organized by the students themselves. The topic of the performance was the history and growth of Urdu as time passed in the subcontinent.

The  honorable  poets  Iftikhar  Hussain  Arif  led  the All Pakistan Mushaira accompanied by Shakeel Jazib, Akhtar Usman, Yasmeen Hameed, Rehman Faris,  Abbas  Tabish  Idrees  Azad  and  Asghar  Nadeem  Syed.  All  these  creative personalities  brought  their  works  and  shared  their  years  of  experiences  in  a  heart- touching manner.

The closing ceremony of the National Literary Festival 4.0 at NUST was a memorable event, marking  the  end  of  a  successful  festival  that  celebrated  literature,  art,  and  culture.  The ceremony  was  attended  by  distinguished  guests,  including  renowned  writers,  artists,  and scholars. The festival organizers  thanked all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors who made the festival possible. The winners of various competitions were announced, and they were awarded certificates and prizes. The ceremony featured cultural performances, including music and dance, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan.