ISSI in Collaboration with Lightstone Publishers Hosted “9th Adab Festival Pakistan”
The 9th "Adab Festival Pakistan", hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with Lightstone Publishers, had an engaging daylong sessions highlighting the role played by literature in building a harmonious society.
In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood emphasized Pakistan’s literary richness and ISSI’s commitment to fostering creativity through literature. He highlighted the Adab Festival's role in promoting book reading, especially among youth, as a vital balancing factor in the digital age. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood lauded the festival as a platform to celebrate cultural pluralism, inspire dialogue, and explore creative ideas. He commended the festival’s diverse program, featuring book talks and discussions on topics such as ...