PEN: Contemporary Writing from Pakistan

Where: Asia Society, 725 Park Ave., New York City

Pakistani culture continues its steady ascent into the literary mainstream with the landmark publication of Modern Poetry of Pakistan, the first anthology of its kind. It comprises contemporary works translated from seven major languages. Its editor leads a reading and discussion of the compilation’s rich variety of poetry.

With Hasina Gul, and Fahmida Riaz; moderated by Waqas Khwaja

Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Co-sponsored by Asia Society, Dalkey Archive, and Granta