Pakistan, Feb. 22 -- On February 21, the 13th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) commenced at the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, marking the opening day of a vibrant three-day celebration of arts, literature, history and civilisation.

The opening ceremony was graced by an array of distinguished dignitaries, including LLF Chairman Iqbal Z Ahmed, LLF CEO and chairman Alhamra Razi Ahmed, Punjab's Provincial Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, British Council Director James Hampson, UNESCO officer in charge in Pakistan, Karahang Anthony Tom, Pakistan's Ambassador to France Nicolas Gely, and Alhamra's Executive Director Alhamra Tauqeer Haider Kazmi, among others.

A highlight of the event was the special recognition ...