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Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

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

Humour

Life is heavy; your next book doesn't have to be. Sharp Urdu satire and laugh-out-loud English reads that lighten the day one page at a time. Prescription-free therapy, delivered.

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Cover of زندگی ایک کورونا - Zindagi Aik Corona

زندگی ایک کورونا - Zindagi Aik Corona Waqar Bakhsh

Zindagi Aik Corona by Waqar Ahmed Bakhsh is a delightful funny story book in Urdu that brings l…

Cover of مزید احمق پارے - Mazid Ahmaq Paray- Urdu Funny Story Book

مزید احمق پارے - Mazid Ahmaq Paray- Urdu Funny Story Book Irfan Mehmud

Mazid Ahmaq Paray by Irfan Mehmud is an Urdu funny story book that delivers sharp humor, intell…

Cover of احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book

احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book Irfan Mehmud

Ahmaq Paray is a delightful Urdu comedy book filled with humor, wit, and entertaining stories. …

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Interview

Ummed ki Kiran: Aneeta Yaqoob’s Journey with Daastan - Daastan

A reflective interview with Aneeta Yaqoob exploring psychology & about her self-help book in urdu" Umeed ki Kiran."

daastan.com Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu

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"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

daastan.com Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book

Interview

Noor Fatima’s Her Name Was: A Thriller with Daastan

In this Daastan interview, the teen author Noor Fatima shares the inspiration and psychological themes behind her gripping debut.

daastan.com Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel

Humour books — common questions

Which Humour book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book, مزید احمق پارے - Mazid Ahmaq Paray- Urdu Funny Story Book and How to Survive your 20s — a fair place to start if you are new to humour.

Who are the Humour authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Irfan Mehmud, Shahid Khalid, Aslam Bazmi and Ibteda Aur Daastan. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Humour books in Urdu?

Yes — 6 Urdu humour books, alongside 6 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.

Which Humour books can I read for free?

6 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free humour books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Humour books available as e-books?

3 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the humour e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do Humour books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 275 to Rs 1,000, averaging about Rs 576. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What are some memorable lines from Humour books?

“انسانوں کو مجھ سے یہ بھی شکایت ہے کہ جب میں ان کے گھروں کی چھت پر بیٹھ کرنغمہ سرا ہوتاہوں تو ان کے گھروں میں مہمانوں کی مصیبت نازل ہوجاتی ہے۔” — احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book
“مجھے بخوبی علم تھا کہ صحیح قسم کی بیوی ایک قانون دان کے پیشہ ورانہ زندگی کو آگے بڑھانے میں کس حد تک اہم ہو سکتی ہے۔” — محبت: ایک منطقی مغالطہ
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How many Humour books are on Daastan?

12 published humour titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.