Yardsticks of life
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The 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) featured thought-provoking keynote speeches by F.S. Aijazuddin and Asghar Nadeem Syed, setting the stage for critical discussions on culture, history, politics, and economics. The event included book launches and talks by prominent intellectuals. Dr. Haider Nizamani and Dr. Taimoor Shahid, visiting academics, reflected on Pakistani society’s overwhelming focus on politics at the expense of arts and literature. The article also highlights Yardstick of Life: And Other Poems by M. Shahid Alam, a poetry collection blending sorrow and wisdom. Alam, primarily known for his work in economics, emerges as a notable poet, with his verses exploring themes of time, loss, and human existence.
Publication Source
DAWN
Publication Date
2-16-2025
Pages
7
Disciplines
Linguistics | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Khalique, Harris. (2025, February 16). Yardsticks of life. DAWN, . 7. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/103
Keywords
Karachi Literature Festival, IBA Karachi, literature, culture, poetry, M. Shahid Alam, Yardstick of Life, Haider Nizamani, Taimoor Shahid, South Asian literature, ghazals, academia
