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Urdu Non-Fiction

True stories, big ideas and useful knowledge - essays, reportage, guides and real accounts by Pakistani authors. Read to understand the world a little better than yesterday.

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اپنے حصے کی شمع Adil Seemab

اس کتاب میں شامل تمام مضامین ایسے موضوعات پر لکھے گئے ہیں جو ہمارے ہاں بالعموم علمی حلقوں مییں …

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علم التعلیم کی حقیقت از محمد ناصر خان - Daastan

ناصر خان نے اس کتاب میں عمدہ اشعار بھی قلم بند کیے ہیں۔ ناصر خان کے اشعار میں تعلیم کے حوالے سے غیر معمولی جوش و خروش پایا جاتا ہے۔ ان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے

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Urdu Non-Fiction books — common questions

What are the best Urdu Non-Fiction books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: سیاہی - Siyahi (5.0/5 from 4 readers) and !خود کلامی (5.0/5 from 3 readers).

Which Urdu Non-Fiction book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are میرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for Kids, خطاب بہ جاوید / Address to Jawed- Philosophy Books in Urdu and علم التعلیم کی حقیقت - Ilm Ul Taleem Ki Haqeeqat- Philosophy of Education book in Urdu — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu non-fiction.

Who are the Urdu Non-Fiction authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Adil Seemab, Aiman Riaz, Alishba Sohail and Ashhad Qureshi. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are these Non-Fiction books written in Urdu?

Yes — all 11 books on this shelf are Urdu non-fiction, by Pakistani authors. There are also 41 in English if you would rather read those.

Which Urdu Non-Fiction books can I read for free?

1 book on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free Urdu non-fiction books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Urdu Non-Fiction books available as e-books?

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

How much do Urdu Non-Fiction books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 1,600, averaging about Rs 674. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about Urdu Non-Fiction books on Daastan?

11 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from Urdu Non-Fiction books?

“صبر ؟ کیا یہ فقرہ کافی ہے کسی کے ٹوٹے دل کو جوڑنے کے لیے ، بکھری روح کو سمیٹنے کے لیے ؟ اور پھر اِس بات کا جواب ملتا ہے کہ وقت سب بھر دیتا ہے ۔” — سیاہی - Siyahi
“اس فانی اور موت کے بعد کی ابدی زندگی میں اختیار حاصل کرنا صرف تب ہی ممکن ہے جب آپ اپنی روحانی اور جسمانی خواہشات پر قفل لگائیں، اس لئے ہمیشہ قرآنی …” — خطاب بہ جاوید / Address to Jawed- Philosophy Books in Urdu
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How many Urdu Non-Fiction books are on Daastan?

11 published Urdu non-fiction titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.