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11 memorable quotes from this year's Karachi Literature Festival
Last weekend the KLF was packed with enthusiastic Karachiites all eager to grab the best seats in their favourite sessions, and why not?
With speakers like Ayesha Jalal, Mirza Waheed, Nadeem F. Paracha and Sheema Kermani, it's no wonder all of Karachi turned up in throngs. From insightful discussions to book launches and documentary screenings, the three-day event had a lot to offer the attendees.
Here's a look at 11 notable quotes from the lit fest that we feel need to be highlighted:
1) People kill but the state buries these victims: Nafisa Shah
The author of 'No Honour in Honour Killing' spoke at length about how Pakistan's legal structure enables honour killers to walk scot-free during session 'Gender Violence, Law, Religion and power in Pakistan' on Day 1 of the fest.