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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
“Those hopeful eyes weren’t demanding what her words showed, but her lips were supporting her words so she chose her lips instead of the eyes.”
— Kinza Javed Choudhry, The Rainbow Journey
Hope
Cover of The Rainbow Journey
“let’s speak it out loud or whisper it to yourself but do say, I am loved, I have always been loved and I will always be loved.”
— Sonia Mukhtar, Fall of Autumn
Love Hope Motivation
Cover of Fall of Autumn
“Some have dirty deeds darkening their hearts while others are shaded dark when the flames of hope are snuffed out.”
— Masooma Memon, Blues
Wisdom Truth
Cover of Blues
“Time waits for everyone Grany and it is here after you killed that monster inside you – you are your own rescuer.”
— Abad Official, The Timeworn Silence
Hope Motivation Courage
Cover of The Timeworn Silence
“pleasing society damages your self-respect and self-worth like nothing else.”
— Sadaf Shahzad, Broken Strings
Truth Society
Cover of Broken Strings
“Facing our qualms strengthens our courage and increases our belief in ourselves that we can do what we think is difficult or impossible.”
— Omar Iftikhar, The Diligent Game
Courage Life
Cover of The Diligent Game
“Art and literature have always been powerful ways of capturing and honoring all the experiences, and stories we have heard and carry within ourselves.”
— Rumaisa Ahmed, The Story Within
Cover of The Story Within
“Sex positivity is an attitude that celebrates sexuality as an enhancing part of life that brings happiness, energy, and celebration.”
— Rumaisa Ahmed, Queering Care - Queer Mental Health Book
Society Truth
Cover of Queering Care - Queer Mental Health Book
“No two beings in this world are the same; we should understand the need to provide shoes that fit each runner equally well.”
— Tanzeela k. Hassan, The Variant - Fantasy Adventure Book
Wisdom Life
Cover of The Variant - Fantasy Adventure Book
“Practice this breathing routine every day gradually increase time as children get more comfortable (up to 10 minutes).”
— Nasreen Tariq, Shahmeer's Kindness - Children's Book About Kindness
Cover of Shahmeer's Kindness - Children's Book About Kindness
“Acknowledge Shyness: Recognize that shyness is a natural feeling, especially when children encounter new situations or people.”
— Nasreen Tariq, Sania's Shyness - friendship book for kids
Truth
Cover of Sania's Shyness - friendship book for kids
“Yet, every time, his demeanor remained unchanged—he would return my salute without looking at me and never utter a word or even offer a polite smile.”
— Badrul Hassan Khan, Wings of Brotherhood : A Journey Between Two Air Forces - Pakistan Air Force memoir
Cover of Wings of Brotherhood : A Journey Between Two Air Forces - Pakistan Air Force memoir
“The main character’s world is dizzyingly vibrant — silk ribbons, flashing scissors, swirling lace — but underneath is an unraveling mind.”
— Sahibzada Muhammad Ali Raza Khan, Facts & Fables - historical fiction book
Wisdom
Cover of Facts & Fables - historical fiction book
“Scientists believe that animals fall into the lake when the weather is foggy or when they are confused while flying.”
— Qazi Mohammad Haider Khan, Weird But Real: Facts They Don’t Teach in School - Educational Facts Book
Cover of Weird But Real: Facts They Don’t Teach in School - Educational Facts Book
“Moreover, the pain of dislocation is perhaps the most visible and yet the most contained element of an immigrant’s life.”
— Tahira Aziz, Displacement - Partition Book
Truth
Cover of Displacement - Partition Book
“This book is not text—it is a testament, a summons to awaken, to feel the world's tremors, and to have the courage to finally bear witness.”
— Meeم A’yن, You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
Truth
Cover of You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
“While he never discouraged anyone from seeking knowledge abroad—he himself had done so—he always emphasized the importance of returning home.”
— Dr. Bashir Ahmad's Family, From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book
Cover of From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book
“The world expects us to be hard-hearted, because sensitive people with sensitive feelings are not really considered acceptable.”
— Sana Shoaib, A Pursuit Within - Healing Book
Cover of A Pursuit Within - Healing Book
“When something once sacred becomes a source of fear, the rupture is quiet—but it changes everything.”
— Asra Amjad, Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book
Cover of Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book
“For we all long for another,A never-ending life,Where forever is forever.”
— Syeda Rabia Tahir, When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
Cover of When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
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Medical fraternity pays homage to Prof Bashir Ahmed — The News International
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Medical fraternity pays homage to Prof Bashir Ahmed

The News International From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book
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ہر کتاب کا ایک خانہ ادھورا ہوتا ہے اور اس ادھورے کونے کو قاری اپنے تصور کے رنگوں سے بھر دیتا ہے۔ بہت سی باتیں ان کہی رہ جاتی ہیں مگر سننے والا ان ان کہے الفاظ کا بھی مفہوم اخذ کرلیتا ہے اور اسی طرح بہت سی کہانیاں نامکمل ہوتی ہیں مگر دیکھنے والے کی نگاہ اسے مکمل کر دیتی ہے۔یہ کتاب ناتمام قصوں اور کہانیاں کا گھر ہے اور انھیں مکمل کرنے کا اختیار قاری کا تصور محفوظ رکھتا ہے۔

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