Daastan
A publishing house in Pakistan, working in Urdu and English since 2016. We take a book from manuscript to ISBN, print and bookshelf — and pay the author a royalty on every copy sold.
978-627-526 · 978-969-696
Authors published by Daastan
30 of 475 — a different few every visit
Out in the world
book launches, festivals and literary eveningsAbout Daastan
Daastan exists because talent has never been the scarce thing in Pakistan — access has. A writer with a finished manuscript and no contacts had nowhere obvious to take it, and we set out to be that place.
We handle a book end to end: editing, cover and interior design, an ISBN from our own registered block, printing, and distribution to bookshops and online. Royalties are paid on every copy sold and tracked on a dashboard the author can open any day of the week.
A book does not end at the printer, so neither do we. Launches, literary evenings and festival appearances put our writers in front of readers, and a title stays on sale long after its publication day.
Authors who published with Daastan
Earlier Pakistani writers could only dream of getting published. Now it is easier with the more than supportive team of Daastan which is now more of a family to me. Amazing experience publishing my first book with Daastan.See the original post
Their solid commitment to facilitate emerging writers in Pakistan is worth every ounce of praise. Immensely happy and grateful to have my first book published through this commendable publisher that is truly one-of-a-kind in the country.See the original post
Their coordination is very humble and relaxing. The quality of work really impressed me and I would highly recommend Daastan to writers and all who are linked with art or writing.See the original post
In the press
Interviews, launch coverage and reviews of books we published.
زندگی اک گلدستۂگلاب از ماہیؔ شاہین - Daastan
زیرِ نظر کتاب ماہی شاہین ؔ کاشعری مجموعہ ہے جس میں انھوں نے اپنی خوبصورت شاعری کو پیش کیا ہے۔ ان کے اشعار میں ایک تسلسل اور خوبصورتی دکھائی دیتی ہےجو پڑھنے والے بھلی معلوم ہے۔جیسے یہ اشعار ملاحظہ فرمائیں
Faizan Jalal Shares Zephr Blew Journey with Daastan
Interview with author Faizan Jalal sharing insights on his book, inspiration, writing journey, and experience with publishing.
Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan
Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love, is written by Zainab Manzoor who is a researcher by profession, however, practices writing and painting as a hobby. This book is a creative amalgamation of both of her hobbies, which educates the readers both visually and linguistically. She can be found playing with words and colors […]
مجمعے کی دوسری عورت از بشریٰ اقبال - Daastan
مصنفہ نے ان افسانوں میں مختلف موضوعات کو چھیڑا ہے اور سچ پوچھیں تو یہ کتاب ایک خوش رنگ گلدستے کی مانند ہے جس میں طرح طرح کے رنگ دیکھنے کو ملیں گے۔ان کی ہر کہانی کا طرز تحریر مختلف ہے تاکہ قاری ایک ہی طرح کی کہانیاں پڑھ کر اُکتا نہ جائے۔
Launching ceremony of 'From Partition to Pioneer' held
LAHORE: The launching ceremony of a book titled "From Partition to Pioneer”, "focusing on the life and services of...
نیا اسلوب، نئی عورت از بشریٰ اقبال - Daastan
کتاب کا اسلوبِ بیان سادہ اوردلکش ہے۔ کتاب بنیادی طور پر چار حصوں میں تقسیم ہے جس کے پہلے حصے میں فورم اور سائیٹ سیورز کا تعارف اور نابینااور معذورقلم کار خواتین کا انٹرویو درج ہے۔ادب سے تعلق رکھنے والی مختلف عورتوں کے بارے میں پڑھ کر آپ جانیں گے کہ انھوں نے اپنی زندگی میں کس قدر مشکلات کا سامنا کیا مگر انھوں نے ہار نہیں مانی اور محنت اور لگن کے ساتھ اپنے کام کو جاری رکھا۔دوسرے حصے میں محترمہ کشور ناہید کے انٹرویوکے ساتھ ساتھ مسلم ثانیثیت اور نسائی ادب اور تنقید شامل ہے۔
Wajahat Ali’s Finding My Roots: A Mother's Legacy with Daastan
Discover Wajahat Ali’s "Finding My Roots," an inspiring biography that captures the strength of a mother’s love and sacrifices.
I'll meet you there by Aateqa Hashmi - Daastan
I'll meet you there is a poetic book that leaves its readers stunned, to say the least. It was published fairly recently and beautifies the world around us. The book's theme caters to multiple topics and since it is set in modern times and written as poetry, it leaves a lot to be imagined by the readers. The readers are creatively transported into an entirely different world that is beyond the human imagination.
Syed Husain Momin Zaidi: Poetry Volume 1 Reflections with Daastan. - Daastan
Interview with Syed Husain Momin Zaidi on Poetry Volume 1 Reflections discussing writing journey and working with Daastan.
Books by Daastan
245 titles
What readers say
about books from this publisherThe book is enthusiastic and the climax is literally so heart touching when both his mothers died. The story was all around his weirdness. In start, it seemed like if the main character, Hodder, was a villain but he came out so heoric! I ligid love this book. You should really order one hardcopy. ????????
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love the concepts,logics and wording that is used in this book.if we read the poem it have other meaning and if we again read the same poem then it have other meaning. Nice very nice.Very hardworking. I really appreciate the author who write this book.I pray that Allah give you more and more succes in life.Ameen
this story just does not reflect a specific form of PTSD but also a struggle if u lost anything . even losing a part of oneself can trigger someone on the journey of growth. and that journey is explained fully and beautifully kudos to the author @sonia mukhtar
From their books
Submissions
Open to submissions
- Type
- Self publisher
- Languages
- Urdu, English
- Preferred genres
- Fiction, Poetry, Non-fiction, Children
- Submission cycle
- Rolling — read all year
Submission guidelines
Send a synopsis, sample chapters, an author bio.
By e-mail to submissions@daastan.com.
We are looking for Urdu fiction from new writers this year. Tell us in one paragraph why this book, and why now.
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