The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) and the Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) will jointly host "Beyond Borders: Celebrating Mustansir Hussain Tarar, A Living Literary Legend of the ECO Region" on 11 October 2026 at 4:00 PM in Hall-1 of the Alhamra Arts Center, The Mall, Lahore.
Lahore, Pakistan — 11 October 2026
The event honours Mustansir Hussain Tarar, one of the most widely read literary figures in the ECO region, whose work has connected readers across cultures and borders. By celebrating his contribution to literature, the programme highlights the role of writers and storytellers in strengthening cultural ties among the ECO member states.
The programme brings together distinguished figures from diplomacy, the arts, academia and law:
• H.E. Amb. Muhammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI)
• Muhammad Nawaz Gondal, Executive Director, Lahore Arts Council
• Professor Dr. Safeer Awan, Vice Chancellor, City University Peshawar
• Dr. Osama Siddique, Legal Scholar, Policy Advisor and Author
The event reflects the shared commitment of the ECO Cultural Institute and the Lahore Arts Council to promoting literature, cultural dialogue and regional cooperation through the arts.
Event details
• Event: Beyond Borders: Celebrating Mustansir Hussain Tarar
• Date and time: 11 October 2026, 4:00 PM
• Venue: Hall-1, Alhamra Arts Center, The Mall, Lahore
• Organisers: ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) and Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra)