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Every line below lives inside a real book by a Pakistani author. Read the quote, meet the book — and take the story home.

567 quotes
“human soul could not be completely subdued even in a world designed to crush individuality.”
— Shayan Gilani, Aainay ke us paar
Cover of Aainay ke us paar
“"In the depths of sadness, I feel alive," chasing light while letting darkness consume me.”
— Samar Malik, Derange Life
Poetry
Cover of Derange Life
“Hands trembling and heart pounding with thoughts of something terrible that would eat me alive, I unfolded the paper.”
— Jasmine Yammani, The Trials of Chaukhandi
Cover of The Trials of Chaukhandi
“The department responsible for supervising seed certification is: Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD).”
— Hamza Iftikhar, Keys of Agriculture
Cover of Keys of Agriculture
“Later, when I sat at my desk again, the academic world returned, not like a burden placed back onto my shoulders, but like a reminder that growth is never one-directional.”
— Aoha Roohi Amin, Becoming the New Horizon
Motivation
Cover of Becoming the New Horizon
“Arat looked at the man in the painting, the way you look at something that's been a weight in your life rather than just an image.”
— Amer Sohail, Saruda: Realm of War
Cover of Saruda: Realm of War
“Excessive solar radiation, ultraviolet light, or shading can interfere with photosynthesis and plant development.”
— Hamza Iftikhar, Advanced Agricultural Sciences Principles and Innovations- Agricultural Biotechnology Book
Cover of Advanced Agricultural Sciences Principles and Innovations- Agricultural Biotechnology Book
“Preservatives are broadly used in beverages, baked goods, and canned foods to extend shelf life and maintain safety.”
— Hamza Iftikhar, Integrated Crop Science, Protection and Food Systems
Cover of Integrated Crop Science, Protection and Food Systems
“If you had to consciously think about every action—how to brush your teeth, how to walk, how to open a door—you would be exhausted before breakfast.”
— Zara Maheen, The Invisible Life: How to Stop Living on Autopilot
Wisdom Motivation Truth
Cover of The Invisible Life: How to Stop Living on Autopilot
“After all, how can you live in denial if the very key pieces of your regret are stapled right in front of you every day?”
— Muaz Mirza, Death and Denial - Dark Fantasy Book
Heartbreak Grief & Loss
Cover of Death and Denial - Dark Fantasy Book
“Tears came immediately, not because I had been anxiously waiting, but because I felt I had come closer to fulfilling my father’s dream.”
— Azeez Ahmad Zai, Somewhere in between
Motivation
Cover of Somewhere in between
“The lines between conventional and strategic weaponry are blurring, and hypersonic weapons are a major contributor to this problem.”
— Shahbaz Ahmed Shahzad, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South Asia
Wisdom Truth
Cover of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South Asia
“Without a heart full of courage, one cannot win someone's love.”
— Masaud Akhtar Zaigham, The Jewels of Urdu Poetry
Love
Cover of The Jewels of Urdu Poetry
“In the court, everyone was discussing the matters of the Kingdom but the King was entangled in the words from his last dream that still captured his soul.”
— Maria Maqsood Ch., Whispers of the Valley (Part-1 PHOENIX SERIES)
Cover of Whispers of the Valley (Part-1 PHOENIX SERIES)
““Mandate Territory” was never a legal Colonial word it was a lie that became law, and its echo still mocks every claim to true independence in the post Colonial world.”
— Waqas Abdullah, Colonial Words
Cover of Colonial Words
“Another memory is social memory, under which we convey each other’s words to others and take this information forward for thousands of years.”
— Professor Dr. Shams Raza Brohi, Be and It is
Life Motivation
Cover of Be and It is
“Affan looked at her with a raised eyebrow; he was impressed with the child’s knowledge of Asma ul Husna (Allah’s names) and their meanings, and a good chess move at the same time.”
— Umaima Kanwal, Al Muntaqim
Love Faith & Spirituality
Cover of Al Muntaqim
“Realizing that their presence would further increase his agitation, the boys immediately bade him goodbye and left for the next suspect’s house.”
— Muhammad Zaid Bilal, The Mystery of the Disappearing Egyptian Reports
Courage
Cover of The Mystery of the Disappearing Egyptian Reports
“Many people only realize the value of their time, health, and focus once they have already shifted into another season—one where those gifts are no longer available.”
— Syed Jeelani, The 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual Balance
Wisdom Truth
Cover of The 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual Balance
“Over time it became almost second nature, helping her effortlessly reflect on feelings and ideas that can be difficult to express otherwise.”
— Noor Fatima, Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
Grief & Loss
Cover of Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel
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Love 26 53
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Friendship 10 48
Heartbreak 34 24
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Waqas Abdullah's Thought-Provoking With Daastan

Read Waqas Abdullah's story behind Colonial Words, his journey, inspiration, and bold views on language and global power in detail

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زیرِ نظر کتاب  ماہی شاہین ؔ کاشعری  مجموعہ ہے جس میں انھوں نے اپنی خوبصورت شاعری کو پیش کیا ہے۔ ان کے اشعار میں ایک تسلسل اور خوبصورتی دکھائی دیتی ہےجو پڑھنے والے بھلی معلوم ہے۔جیسے یہ اشعار ملاحظہ فرمائیں

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Alesha Faraz Unveils The Crossing with Daastan Publishers. — daastan.com
Interview

Alesha Faraz Unveils The Crossing with Daastan Publishers.

Read our exclusive interview with Alesha Faraz, exploring her life, experiences, & journey behind publishing her book "The crossing" with us.

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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan — daastan.com
Review

The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan

Aysha Khalid is a Turkish poet, she does not believe in the boundaries of language to express herself or her imagination. That’s the reason, she has chosen a Pakistani publishing company ‘Daastan’ to publish her collection of poems.

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Interview

Sana Alvi's The Night She Drowned: Murder Mystery with Daastan

Explore Sana Ahmed Alvi’s writing journey, inspirations, and the mystery behind The Night She Drowned in this engaging author interview.

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Read an in-depth blog on Hamood Butt, trader and market analyst, sharing real trading strategies, insights, & market psychology.

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