Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The 14th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) formally opened on Friday at the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, marking a powerful beginning to one of Pakistan's most prestigious platforms for literature, ideas and intellectual exchange.

The opening day unfolded with exceptional academic depth, cultural vitality and strong international participation, reaffirming LLF's position as a globally respected forum for dialogue and thought.

The inaugural ceremony featured a distinguished keynote address by ZZ Ahmed, whose reflections set the intellectual and philosophical tone of the festival. His address underscored the enduring importance of literature, scholarship and cultural engagement in shaping societies, nurturi...