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The conference was set to host writers and intellectuals from across Pakistan\u2019s four provinces, along with participants from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Distinguished international delegates from the United States, Brazil, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, Palestine, Algeria, Germany, T\u00fcrkiye, Scotland, Colombia, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam were also expected to participate. Citing the prevailing regional conflict and related security concerns, the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) has, after consultation, decided to postpone the international conference for the time being to ensure the safety of all delegates. The new date for the conference will be announced once conditions allow for a safe and peaceful environment. 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