Fatimaians' Literature Festival (FLF, 2023)
Literature Fiesta: Celebrating the Gravitas of Literature in Contemporary Times October 31-November 2, 2023 Department of English Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
The Department of English at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) is proud to present the inaugural edition of the Fatimaians’ Literature Festival (FLF) as part of the university’s 25th-year celebrations. The festival is set to take place from October 31-November 2, 2023, at the FJWU campus. Notably, FLF stands as the first literature festival of its kind in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, exclusively organized by women and hosted at a women’s university. The theme for the FLF 2023 is “Literature Fiesta: Celebrating the Gravitas of Literature in Contemporary Times”. This theme highlights the festival’s dedication to exploring the profound impact of literature on society, culture, and human experiences in today's dynamic world. The theme encompasses the fusion of literary traditions and modern perspectives, aiming to emphasize the enduring relevance of literature across diverse contexts. Objectives: The First Fatimaians’ Literature Festival seeks to achieve the following objectives:
- To celebrate the significance of literature in contemporary times and its impact on society.
- To provide a platform for emerging and established authors to connect with their readers.
- To promote cultural exchange and diversity through literature and art.
- To inspire creativity and critical thinking among attendees, particularly women.
Event Highlights: FLF 2023 will encompass a diverse range of activities and features:
- Literary Panels and Talks: Renowned writers, scholars, and experts will lead panel discussions, lectures, and talks on subjects spanning classic and contemporary literature, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and more.
- Book Launches and Readings: The festival will host book launches and readings, offering emerging and established authors a platform to introduce their works and engage with their audience.
- Artistic Performances: The festival will incorporate artistic performances such as dramatics, poetry recitals, and live music to infuse creativity into the literary celebrations.
- Literary Bazaar: A vibrant literary bazaar will feature bookstalls, art installations, and literary merchandise, creating an atmosphere of cultural exchange.
- Film Screenings: Screenings of literary adaptations and films related to literature will bridge the gap between literature and visual media.
- Food Stalls: The food stall at a literature festival serves as a vibrant culinary hub, offering sustenance and a delightful sensory experience for attendees while fostering social interaction and complementing the literary ambiance.
The First Fatimaians’ Literature Festival 2023 stands as a unique celebration of literature's significance in contemporary times. With a diverse array of activities and a strong focus on gender empowerment and cultural exchange, the festival promises to enrich the literary landscape of the twin cities and extend its influence beyond academia. As the Department of English at FJWU takes the lead in organizing this event in collaboration with the Department of Urdu, Department of Anthropology and Department of Fine Arts, FLF 2023 will set a precedent for future literary endeavors, promoting dialogue, creativity, and the enduring power of words. The festival is going to be conducted under the supervision of the following esteemed faculty members of FJWU.
- Patron-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Uzaira Rafique, Vice Chancellor, FJWU
- Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sarwet Rasul, Dean FASS
- Director Festival: Dr. Akifa Imtiaz, Chairperson, Department of English
- Mentors: Prof. Dr. Samina Amin Qadir & Prof. Dr. Shaheena Ayub Bhatti
- Coordinator: Dr. Uzma Imtiaz, Assistant Professor, English
- Co-coordinator: Dr. Samia Mudasser, Assistant Professor, English
- Collaborators from other departments: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Bilal and Dr. Shafia Azam(Anthropology), Dr. Farhat Jabeen Virk and Dr. Aqlima (Urdu), Dr. Mamoona Khan (Fine Arts)
PROGRAM FATIMAIANS’ LITERATURE FESTIVAL, FLF 2023 October 31st-November 2, 2023
Day 1 (31st Oct 2023, Tuesday) 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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Registration: 8:30-11:30 am (on desk) |
Venue: Entrance of NEB |
Focal Persons: Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Zain ul Maqsood |
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Guests to be seated by 9:50 am |
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10:00 – 11.25 Opening Ceremony |
New Auditorium |
Dr Uzma Imtiaz, Dr Samia Mudasser Hosting: Rubab Raza |
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10:00-10.05 |
Recitation from the Holy Quran |
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10.05-10.10 |
National Anthem |
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10.10-10.15 |
Introduction of the Festival by the Coordinator |
Dr Uzma Imtiaz |
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10.15-10.20 |
Opening Remarks by the Director of the Festival |
Dr Akifa Imtiaz (Chairperson, Department of English) |
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10.20-10.30 |
Welcome Address by the Advisor of the Festival and Dean FASS |
Prof. Dr Sarwet Rasul |
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10.30- 10.45 |
Address by the Vice Chancellor and Patron-in Chief |
Prof. Dr Uzaira Rafique |
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10.45-11.00 |
Address by the Guest of Honor |
Prof. Dr Samina A. Qadir (Former Vice Chancellor FJWU, Professor Emeritus) |
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11.00-11.15 |
Address by the Chief Guest |
Prof. Dr Najiba Arif (Chairperson, Pakistan Academy of Letters) |
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11.15- 11.25 |
Souvenir Distribution and Group Photograph |
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11:25 – 11.45 |
Tea Break |
CG2 |
Dr Saira Asghar Khan, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar |
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Time |
Segments |
Speakers/guests/ participants |
Venue |
Focal Persons |
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11.45- 1:15 |
Reading Session
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Moderator: Dr Aqlima Naz Chair: Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk Speakers: Mr. Uxi Mufti Mr. Akhtar Raza Saleemi Dr Asim Butt |
New Auditorium |
Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, Dr Samia Mudasser, Dr Uzma Imtiaz , Dr Aqlima Naz Hosting: Rubab Raza |
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1.20 – 3:00 |
مشاعرہ میزبان : شعبہ اردو زبان و ادب (Ticketed Event)
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-خیر مقدمی خطبہ و کلام : ڈاکٹر فرحت جبیں ورک ڈاکٹر فرحت عباس ڈاکٹر خالد اقبال یاسر ڈاکٹر عارف فرھاد ڈاکٹر فوزیہ سحر ڈاکٹر طلعت منیر حسن عباس رضا خالد محمود ملک ڈاکٹر اشرف کمال سبین یونس سلمان باسط اختر رضا سلیمی ڈاکٹر طلعت شبیر عبدالقادر تاباں پروفیسر عرفان جمیل ڈاکٹر عزیز فیصل شہباز چوہان رانا سعید دوشی اظہارِ تشکر:ڈاکٹر اقلیمہ ناز |
New Auditorium |
Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, Dr Aqlima Naz |
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03:00-3:30 |
مفرحات / Lunch |
CG2 |
Dr Farhat Virk, Dr Aqlima Naz |
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10:00 – 3:00 |
Literary Bazaar and Food Stalls (ALL 3 DAYS) Stall of Portrait Sketches |
Front Lawn, NEB |
Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan, Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, Dr. Aqlima Naz, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Khizra Zahid |
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10:00 – 3:00 |
Art Exhibition (ALL 3 DAYS) |
NAB-2 |
Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan, Mr. Muhammad Saleh, Ms Baroosh Ahsan |
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Day 2 (1st Nov 2023, Wednesday) 10 am – 4:00 pm |
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Time |
Segments |
Speakers/guests/ participants |
Venue |
Focal Persons |
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Registration: 8:30-11:30 am (on-desk) |
Entrance of NEB |
Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Zain ul Maqsood |
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9:45 – 11:15 |
ادیب سے ملیے شعبۂ اردو زبان و ادب |
(پروفیسر ڈاکٹر خالد اقبال یاسر) |
MP Hall |
Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, Dr Aqlima Naz |
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11:20-12:20 |
Meet the Author: Talk by Dr Arif Azad |
Speaker: Dr Arif Azad Chair: Dr Uzma Imtiaz |
MP Hall |
Ms Zain-ul Maqsood |
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10.30- 12.00 |
Film Screening (Ticketed Event) |
Little Women |
New Auditorium |
Ms. Dure Najaf, Ms. Khizra Zahid |
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Parallel Sessions 12.30- 3:00
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Session I 12.30--1:30
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FJWU Literary Magazine Recitals |
Selected Authors of Literary Magazine |
MP Hall |
Dr Zohra Fatima, Ms. Khizra Zahid |
Session II 1:30 – 3:00 |
Panel Discussion I (online) Session I Theme: Fiction and Non Fiction in Contemporary Times Session II Theme: How to write and get published? |
Chair: Ms. Yasmin Akhtar Mr. Muhammad Ali Samejo Mr. Ammar Akhtar Khan
Ms. Sumaya Hafeez Ms. Abida Younis Ms. Aalia Waqas Mr. Syed Omer Am |
Room 7, NEB |
Ms. Hafsa Tanveer, Ms. Zainab Shahid Hosting: Ms Rubab Raza |
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12:30– 1:30 |
Cultural Show (Ticketed Event) |
Anthropology Department |
New Auditorium |
Dr Shafia Azam |
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1:30 – 2:00 |
Refreshment |
CG2 |
Dr Saira Asghar Khan, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar |
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2.30- 4.00 |
Musical Show (Ticketed Event) |
Raahi, the Band |
New Auditorium |
Ms. Zain ul Maqsood |
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2:15 – 3:15 |
Toddlers’ Story- Telling (Activity for Toddlers of DCC) |
Ms. Maria and Ms. Rifqa |
DCC |
Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Zahra Waqar Storytelling by Maria and Rifqa |
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10:00 – 3:00 |
Literary Bazaar and Food Stalls (ALL 3 DAYS) Stall of Portrait Sketches |
Front Lawn, NEB |
Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan, Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, Dr. Aqlima Naz, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Khizra Zahid |
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10:00 – 3:00 |
Art Exhibition (ALL 3 DAYS) |
NAB-2 |
Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan, Mr. Muhammad Saleh, Ms Baroosh Ahsan |
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Day 3 (2nd Nov 2023, Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
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Time |
Segments |
Speakers/guests/ participants |
Venue |
Focal Persons |
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Registration: 8:30-11:30 am (on-desk) |
Entrance of NEB |
Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Zain ul Maqsood |
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Parallel Sessions |
9:30 – 11:45 |
Dramatics
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Teams from various departments Jury Panel: Jury Chair: Dr Shamim Zaidi Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan Dr Muhammad Ali Session Chair: Prof Dr Sarwet Rasul |
New Auditorium
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Dr Saira Asghar Khan, Ms. Ayesha Hafeez Hosting: Ms. Ayesha Hafeez |
10.15- 11.45 |
Round Table Talk with Prof. Dr Shahid Siddiqui |
Speaker: Prof. Dr Shahid Siddiqui Moderator: Dr Salma Nazar Khan Chair: Dr Akifa Imtiaz Discussants: Prof Dr Ghulam Behlol Dr Qasim Yaqoob |
MP Hall |
Hosting: Ms Zain ul Maqsood |
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11.45-12.00 |
Tea Break |
CG 2 |
Dr Saira Asghar Khan Ms. Yasmin Akhtar |
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12:00 – 1:15 |
Panel Discussion II Theme: Providing a Space for Social Equity, Justice and the Role of Media
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Chair: Prof. Dr Azra Yasmin Moderator: Prof. Dr Shaheena Ayub Bhatti Panelists: Ms. Naela Chohan Prof. Dr Aalia Sohail Khan Mr. Harris Khaliq Mr Irfan Ahmad Urfi Mr. Rehan Sheikh |
New Auditorium |
Dr Uzma Imtiaz, Dr Samia Mudasser Hosting: Sara Noor |
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1:15 – 1.50 |
Lunch Break |
CG2 |
Dr Saira Asghar Khan, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar |
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1.50– 3:00 |
Talk by Prof. Dr Tariq Rahman |
Prof. Dr Tariq Rahman Chair: Prof. Dr Sarwet Rasul |
New Auditorium |
Dr Samia Mudasser, Dr Uzma Imtiaz, Hosting: Ms Sara Noor |
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3:00 – 4:00 Closing Ceremony |
New Auditorium |
Dr Samia Mudasser Dr Uzma Imtiaz, Hosting: Ms Sara Noor |
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3.00- 3.05 |
Recitation from the Holy Quran |
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3.05- 3.10 |
National Anthem |
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3.10- 3.15 |
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks by the Coordinator Festival |
Dr. Samia Mudasser |
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3.15- 3.20 |
Remarks by the Representative of USEFP |
Ms. Mashal Naeem Khan |
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3.20- 3.25 |
Closing Remarks by the Advisor Festival and Dean FASS |
Prof. Dr Sarwet Rasul |
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3.25- 3.35 |
Address by the Vice Chancellor as Guest of Honor |
Prof. Dr Uzaira Rafique |
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3.35-3.50 |
Address by the Chief Guest, Managing Director (NAHE) HEC Islamabad |
Ms. Noor Amna Malik |
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3.50- 4.00 |
Souvenir distribution & Group Photo |
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4.00 |
Refreshment |
CG2 |
Dr Saira Asghar Khan, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar |
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10:00 – 3:00 |
Literary Bazaar and Food Stalls (ALL 3 DAYS) Stall of Portrait Sketches |
Front Lawn, NEB |
Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan, Dr Farhat Jabeen Virk, Dr. Aqlima Naz, Ms. Yasmin Akhtar, Ms. Khizra Zahid |
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10:00 – 3:00 |
Art Exhibition (ALL 3 DAYS) |
NAB-2 |
Prof. Dr Mamoona Khan, Mr. Muhammad Saleh, Ms Baroosh Ahsan |
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