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
A good online approach, where I could hand over my data without the fear that it would be stolen. A safe and secure platform.See the original post
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 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.
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.
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...
Khamosh Khidmat Roshan Tareekh
گزشتہ ہفتے نامور نیور سرجن پروفیسر ڈاکٹر بشیر احمد کی سوانح عمری Partition to Pioneer From تقریب رونمائی کا انعقاد ہوا۔
"Ishq Ilham Hai" Book Launch Event & Highlights - Daastan
Explore Ishq Ilham Hai, a spritual love poetry, book launch events & highlights, featuring inspiring session and many recpected guests
حرفِ تمنا از ممتازؔ - Daastan
اس کتاب کی یہی خوبی ہے کہ ہر شعر کو نہایت سلجھے، رواں اور دلچسپ انداز میں قلم بند کیا گیا ہے۔“
Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan
An insightful interview with Aqleem Fatimah on Ishq Ilhaam Hai, discussing love, her writing inspiration, and her journey with daastan.
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.
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
Books by Daastan
585 titles
What readers say
about books from this publisherA truly inspiring read! Engineering for Humanity beautifully showcases how engineers are tackling huge global challenges with a compassionate, human-centered approach. It’s an uplifting look at innovation that genuinely helps communities, shifting the focus from just building things to building a better, more sustainable world.
Very well written and very well knitted short story. I could literally picture all the scenes and feel all the feelings that writer wanted to communicate in this book. I appreciate Daastan team for providing a platform for such beautiful writers.
It was so great to go through this Anthology and remember all the good memories associated with its compilation. I could see many familiar names that are still part of Bookay exhibiting their sheer talent. A great literary contribution from all the writers.
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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