First-Ever Literary Festival in Turbat Sets Record with Over 3.5 Million Books Sold
A grand book fair was organized under an educational institution in Turbat, Balochistan, which reportedly led to the sale of books worth millions, according to the event organizers.
The event, hosted by the Balochistan Academy of Literature and Research, was a cultural, literary, and academic festival, attracting individuals from various walks of life.
Chairman of the Balochistan Academy, Ghafoor Shad, stated that this was the first festival of its kind in the region, and the overwhelming participation exceeded all expectations. A record number of books were purchased, amounting to nearly 3.5 million rupees, a feat never before achieved in the area.
One of the highlights of the festival was the attendance of not only literary figures but also economists, singers, intellectuals, and political leaders. Additionally, the festival featured a book fair, cultural stalls, an art exhibition, a musical night, and a poetry recital (mushaira).
Ghafoor Shad told Independent Urdu that this event marks the beginning of a new type of festival in Kech district, similar to the Faiz Festival in Punjab and the Ayaz Mela in Sindh.
He shared his experience, noting that while panel discussions usually see limited interest, at this festival, all 1,500 seats for the discussion sessions were filled, which he considered a major success.
Prominent attendees included former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, and economist Qaiser Bengali, who provided insights on the country’s economy to the audience.
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Ghafoor further mentioned that the festival invited over 30 publishers from Karachi and Lahore, along with local book vendors, who set up stalls. Over the course of three days, people bought approximately 3.5 million rupees worth of books, setting a record for the region.
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