# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: This year, as part of our Chapter 10 celebrations, we are commemorating both the 10th anniversary of the reopening of British Council Libraries in Pakistan and the UK's National Year of Reading. To mark these milestones, we are delighted to bring a series of book clubs, author talks, and literary activities to our community of readers. As the third instalment of our "10th Anniversary Shelf " series of curated conversations around selected books as part of these celebrations, we are pleased to host a book club featuring The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips. We will be joined by the author for a Q and A session. The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips.On this exploratory journey, we will delve into Phillips' narrative as she traces her protagonist, Dr. Gul Delani, through the grief of her niece’s disappearance, a high-stakes investigation into a black-market antiquities ring, and the startling truth she uncovers amid a dangerous conspiracy. Written with sharp insight and remarkable tension, this novel examines questions of personal justice, corruption, and resilience, offering a thoughtful reflection on navigating loss and unearthing the past. About Fareeha Hashmi Fareeha drives cultural curation at Readings, Pakistan, where she conceptualizes and helms immersive literary programming and bespoke book-related events that connect readers with extraordinary narratives. She holds an MA in Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of Essex. Specializing in 1947 Partition archives, her practice thrives at the intersection of culture, heritage, and literature. Beyond her archival work, Fareeha shapes contemporary literary discourse as a writer and editor for The Wayward Magazine. Event Details Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026 Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm Age Group: 18 and above Location: British Council Lahore Library Link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fzTJzkJJ6Q Free for members and non-members to participate Registrations close on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 3 pm Important note: Prior registration is mandatory. This event is appropriate for adults aged 18 and above. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with access guideline details before the event day. If you face any difficulty in the registration process, please write to us at librarylhr@britishcouncil.org.pk Equality Policy: We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy, visit https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lahore/the-10th-anniversary-shelf-a-book-club-on-the-museum-detective-moderated-by-fareeha-hashmi/200030549620803 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 735 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lahore - **state**: PB - **country**: Pakistan - **location**: British Council Library, 65 Mozang, Lahore - **lat**: 31.555281804457 - **long**: 74.322968510782 - **full address**: British Council Library, 65 Mozang, Lahore, Pakistan ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fd956b439c9682c3610897a0afc8b269bf55b18d9ae8d2eac15eda071d12a4e5-rimg-w1200-h630-dce8a8f8-gmir?v=1787243743 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi being held? - **A:** The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at British Council Library, 65 Mozang, Lahore, Pakistan. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi? - **A:** The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi is organized by British Council Pakistan. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at British Council Pakistan's events? - **A:** British Council Pakistan has 1,000+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. 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