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An Innocent Dream Bleeds by Safi Ullah is an honour killing novel that explores how love, trust, and hope can lead to devastating consequences. From the opening pages, this honour killing novel presents a stark reality faced by many women in Pakistan, where innocent dreams are often met with violence in the name of honor.

The story centers on Zeenat, a young woman whose only desire is a peaceful life and a loving partner. Like countless others, her dream becomes a cause for punishment rather than happiness. Through Zeenat’s tragic journey, Safi Ullah exposes social traditions that continue to restrict women’s freedom and autonomy. This novel on Pakistani social and cultural issues highlights how distorted ideas of honor are used to justify cruelty.

Beyond fiction, the book serves as a compelling social justice book that challenges long-standing beliefs. It stands among important novels on social issues, addressing themes of family pressure, power, and moral responsibility. Readers seeking a meaningful women rights book or books about women’s rights will find this narrative both unsettling and essential.

An Innocent Dream Bleeds is not merely a story but a reflection of harsh social realities. It gives voice to the unheard and reinforces the message that love should never be treated as a crime, nor silence accepted as justice.

 

 

 

ISBN (Digital)
ISBN (Hard copy) 978-969-696-527-5
Total Pages 100
Language English
Estimated Reading Time 3 hours
Genre Contemporary Fiction
Published By Daastan
Published On 13 Feb 2026
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Safi Ullah

Safi Ullah

Safi Ullah Shahwani belongs to the Shahwani tribe of Brahvi speaking Baloch. He holds a Master Degree in Political Science from University of Balochistan. He was born and raised in District Mastung, Balochistan. His parents shifted to Quetta when he was only 10 and since then Quetta has been his second home. Since his student age, he worked part time in newspapers as sub-editor, reporter and translator while also continuing his education. He is currently working as a government officer for Government of Balochistan Pakistan.

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