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Urdu Tragedy

The books that break you a little and put you back together wiser - stories of love, loss and resilience rooted in our society. Keep tissues close; you'll be recommending these for years.

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میرال Suleman Ashiq

Discover Meeraal (میرال) by Suleman Ashiq, an Urdu novel that begins on the Bosphorus Bridge in…

جھوٹا مذہب Usman Ghani

.یہ افسانہ فرضی کرداروں پر مبنی ہے اور اسکا حقیقت سے کوئی تعلق نہیں ہے .

آغاز زیست Faseehullah Irshad

طاقتور ظالم کے ساتھ کھُلے عام جنگ کرنا کمزور مظلوم کے لیئے دنیا کا مشکل ترین فعل ہے۔ظا لم کے خل…

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Khalid Salamat's Larger Than Life With Daastan

In this Daastan interview, Khalid Salamat shares his journey, decades in consumer marketing, and how life shapes his writing.

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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

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In the press

Medical fraternity pays homage to Prof Bashir Ahmed

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

Urdu Tragedy books — common questions

What are the best Urdu Tragedy books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: جھوٹا مذہب (4.9/5 from 15 readers), چاکلیٹ / Chocolate- Book About Childhood Trauma (4.9/5 from 14 readers) and آغاز زیست (4.6/5 from 5 readers).

Which Urdu Tragedy book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are چاکلیٹ / Chocolate- Book About Childhood Trauma , لال دوپٹہ/ Laal Dupatta and اک کرن اندھیروں میں / Ik kiran andhero'n mai- Childhood Trauma Book — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu tragedy.

Who are the Urdu Tragedy authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Afraz Jabeen, Amna Shehzadi, Farheen Naz Tariq and Faseehullah Irshad. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are these Tragedy books written in Urdu?

Yes — all 8 books on this shelf are Urdu tragedy, by Pakistani authors. There are also 23 in English if you would rather read those.

Which Urdu Tragedy books can I read for free?

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

How much do Urdu Tragedy books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 500, averaging about Rs 220. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about Urdu Tragedy books on Daastan?

55 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from Urdu Tragedy books?

“ماضی کی پرچھائی میں جینے والے زندہ دفن ہو جاتے ہیں لیکن یادیں ہی وہ قیمتی سرمایہ ہے جہاں انسان بالکل نہیں بدلتے، جذبات اَن کہے ضرور رہ جاتے ہیں مگر…” — میرال
“'' ملنگ کی دلہن تم نے ہی چرائی تھی نا؟ درندے ہو تم اللہ تمہیں کبھی معاف نہیں کر ے گا کبھی نہیں۔” — لال دوپٹہ/ Laal Dupatta
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How many Urdu Tragedy books are on Daastan?

8 published Urdu tragedy titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.