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Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book

Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book

Diverse Poesy - Kids Poem Book to Inspire Creativity

English Books

Books written in English by Pakistani authors. Read them online or order a print copy — every book on this shelf is in the language it was meant to be read in.

453 books

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Sania's Shyness - friendship book for kids Nasreen Tariq

Sania’s Shyness by Nasreen Tariq is a heartwarming friendship book for kids.It really gets into…

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Shahmeer's Kindness - Children's Book About Kindness Nasreen Tariq

Children’s books about kindness like “Shahmeer’s Kindness” by Nasreen Tariq are more than just …

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A Pursuit Within - Healing Book Sana Shoaib

“Healing doesn’t mean the pain goes away; it means you learn to live with it.”A Pursuit Within …

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Queering Care - Queer Mental Health Book Rumaisa Ahmed

Queering Care by Rumaisa Ahmed is a queer mental health book designed to transform the way ment…

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Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book Asra Amjad

Guilt in Gold is a women empowerment book that shines a light on the lives of those who were ta…

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When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book Syeda Rabia Tahir

When The Silence Broke" is a modern poetry book that dives deep into the human experience, offe…

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Lenses & Letters - Book About Friendship for Adults Jannat Shakeel

Books about friendship for adults usually dive into intense feelings. Lenses and Letters by Jan…

Aainay ke us paar Shayan Gilani

Aainay Ke Us Paar by Syed Shayan Gilani is a deeply emotional realistic fiction novel about peo…

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Paper Castles: Issue 1

by PaperCastles .hub

Paper Castles is an arts and culture magazine that celebrates creative expression through inspiring articles, stories, poems, and illustrations. As a leading Pakistani magazine on culture, it provides a meaningful platform for eme…

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Top Rated Derange Life Samar Malik

Derange Life by Samar Malik is an amazing poetry book on life that takes readers on a heartfelt…

The Trials of Chaukhandi Jasmine Yammani

The Trials of Chaukhandi by Jasmine Yammani is a tragic, true crime fiction novel and a painful…

I Am Busier Than You Saad Riaz

Am Busier Than You by Saad Riaz is an inspirational book on kindness that offers a fresh perspe…

Commentary on Social Discourse Sarmad Lashari

Commentary on Social Discourse by Sarmad Lashari is a compelling book about Pakistan social iss…

Life Sucks Before It Ends Kareena Maheshwari

Life Sucks Before It Ends by Kareena Maheshwari is a sad realistic novel and a story book on tr…

Flavourful Journey Zainab Maqbool

Flavourful Journey by Zainab Maqbool is a must-have Pakistani food recipe book for lovers of ho…

You Never Cried Nawa Sohail

You Never Cried by Nawa Sohail is a deeply moving tragic love story book that captures the esse…

Subtle spur to sparkle Nayyab Manzoor

Subtle Spur to Sparkle by Nayyab Manzoor is a heartfelt book on self love, designed to inspire …

Conservatives, bigots and orthodoxies exists in every country and society to play only one role and that is to keep the people silent and with one hidden agenda to keep the women oppressed, may it be by giving them the f…

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Eternal Hunt Hania R.

Eternal Hunt by Hania R. is an immortality fiction novel that takes readers on a thrilling jour…

8BILLION Aanisha Zainab

8BILLION by Aanisha Zainab is a fiction story with a moral lesson that dives deep into the huma…

My Attitudes, My Horizons Khalid Mehmood

My Attitudes My Horizons is a compelling pilot autobiography by Khalid Mehmood (Guru), taking r…

A MAD, MAD WORLD Muneeb Qadir

Explore the complexities of today’s global landscape in A MAD, MAD WORLD, a compelling contempo…

Millennials vs. Gen Z Sajal Raza

Millennials vs. Gen Z by Sajal Raza is a laugh-out-loud humorous fiction novel that captures th…

Player AI Omar Iftikhar

Player AI by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping cricket thriller novel that blends the excitement of t…

Carved Jannat Nawaz

Carved by Jannat Nawaz is a heartfelt poetry book that beautifully captures the raw emotions of…

Paying the Price Muneeb Qadir

Paying The Price is a compelling book about Pakistan's social challenges, uncovering the harsh …

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“Whenever Spring entered in the hostel’s room, all girls used to laugh at her messy, mysterious and confused look to make her feel uncomfortable.”

The Secrets of Spring by Lareb Soomro Humour

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حوالۂ عشق ازسلمان ظہور - Daastan

سلمان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے۔ انھوں نے بہت سے موضوعات پر قلم اٹھایا ہے اور ان کے ہر شعر میں شاعری سے محبت جھلکتی ہے۔یہی نہیں بلکہ وہ کمال کی منظرنگاری پیش کرنے کا بھی ہنر جانتے ہیں

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Nidal Hammad: “The Last Minute” Story of Passion with Daastan

Nidal Hammad’s The Last Minute, a football novel and story of passion, pressure, and perseverance published by Daastan

daastan.com The Last Minute - Sports Novel

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Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan

Samar Malik, opens up about her writing journey, the emotions behind her latest poetry collection, and her experience publishing with Daastan.

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English Books — common questions

What are the best books in English?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and The Freezing Point (5.0/5 from 6 readers).

What kinds of English books are there?

The largest shelves are Poetry (75), Non-Fiction (38), Fantasy (37) and Contemporary Fiction (28). Every genre has its own English page.

Which book should I read first?

The most-read titles here are Engineering for Humanity, Pakistan, A Forgotten Dream- Pakistan history book and Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh Engineers — a fair place to start.

Who writes in English?

Among the most published here are richard shekari, The Authors Attic, AFSHAN HUMA and Omar Iftikhar. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Which of these books can I read for free?

103 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in English, or browse everything free to read.

Are these available as e-books?

169 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in English — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do these books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 270 to Rs 4,800, averaging about Rs 983. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about these books?

876 readers have rated books here, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from these books?

“میں کس طرح آپ کا شکریہ ادا کروں میرے پاس تو الفاظ بھی نہیں ہیں میری خدا سے دعا ہے کہ مجھے آپ جیسا ہمدرد دل عطا کرے جو دوسروں کی مدد کے لیے ہر وقت ب…” — Chitthi Sarhad Paar Se / چٹھی سرحد پار سے
“The book is titled ‘Ramiz’, because the earliest of these poems were written after that dream.” — Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book
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How many books are there in English?

453 published titles, with new books added as they are published.