Historian Nerina Rustomji discusses her research on imagery of the afterlife in Islamic gardens with Cornell University professor Iftikhar Dadi.

A panel of young writers discusses the state of literary fiction in contemporary Pakistan.

Diplomats, policy analysts, and national security reporters discuss the evolving relationship and present challenges facing U.S.-Pakistan relations.

South Asian food writers, including renowned cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey, discuss the role that food plays in the region's intangible cultural heritage.

Panelists discuss the role that arts and cultural figure played throughout history on the political and social consciousness of Lahore.

LLF Founder and CEO Razi Ahmed, Asia Society's Rachel Cooper, and UN Permanent Representative to Pakistan Ambassador Dr. Maleeha Lodhi deliver opening remarks at the 2019 festival in New York.

What are the implications for free speech and freedom of expression in increasingly right-wing and repressive regimes? MacArthur Fellow Ayesha Jalal discusses with distinguished scholar of religions Wendy Doniger.

Panelists addressed the impact of Belt and Road Initiative development on Pakistan's environment and ecology. How will the country balance economic growth with environmental stewardship?

Martin Lee, Nathan Law, and Mak Yin-Ting discuss the contentious relationship between Hong Kong and China.

The veteran diplomat represented the foreign policy establishment that the 44th president wanted so much to upend.

A discussion on the role of cultural diplomacy and the creation of the South Asian Symphony Orchestra followed by a series of performances.