Literary Insights for Pakistan

February 25, 2026

The publishing industry in Pakistan has seen its fair share of struggles, but there may be some hope for the future.

Literary Insights for Pakistan

By: Sabeen Rizvi

  1. Adult Literacy – Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training: https://mofept.gov.pk/ProjectDetail/NjQ4ZTg2NjItOWM2NC00Y2IxLTkzMDgtMjU2OTFhMjA4NzNh
  2. Pakistan Book Printing Market: https://www.6wresearch.com/industry-report/pakistan-book-printing-market
  3. Reading: 3 in 4 Pakistanis (75%) claim not to read any books at all; only 9% are avid readers: https://gallup.com.pk/post/26356#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20Gallup%20&%20Gilani%20Pakistan, all%20*%20Only%209%25%20are%20avid%20readers
  4. Category: Literary festivals in Pakistan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Literary_festivals_in_Pakistan