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Urdu 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 پطرس بخاری کی کھلکھلاتی تحریریں اور مضامین - Patras Bokhari Ki Khilkhilati Tehreerein Aur Mazameen

پطرس بخاری کی کھلکھلاتی تحریریں اور مضامین - Patras Bokhari Ki Khilkhilati Tehreerein Aur Mazameen Ibteda Aur Daastan

پطرس بخاری کا مختلف رنگوں اور حوالوں سے سجا یہ سرورق اس بات کا غماز ہے کہ ان کی تحریروں میں جہا…

Top Rated اٹھائی گیری Muhammad Shahid Ali

اس کتاب میں اردو طنز و مزاح پر مننی مضامین درج ہیں، جس میں حالات حاضرہ اور ذاتی مشاہدے اور تبصر…

محبت: ایک منطقی مغالطہ Shahid Khalid

Logic: love is a fallacy. A magnificent essay by Max Schulman. This was written primarily for s…

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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.

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Dialogue With Diary: Bisma Jatoi’s Journey with Daastan

In this interview, Bisma Jatoi, a CSS officer and writer, shares her passion for writing and her experience publishing with Daastan.

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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.

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Urdu Humour books — common questions

Which Urdu 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 زندگی ایک کورونا - Zindagi Aik Corona — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu humour.

Who are the Urdu Humour authors on Daastan?

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

Are these Humour books written in Urdu?

Yes — all 6 books on this shelf are Urdu humour, by Pakistani authors. There are also 6 in English if you would rather read those.

Which Urdu Humour books can I read for free?

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

Are Urdu Humour books available as e-books?

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

How much do Urdu Humour books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 430 to Rs 650, averaging about Rs 560. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What are some memorable lines from Urdu 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 Urdu Humour books are on Daastan?

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