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  • Of Shame And Secrets
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    Of Shame And Secrets

    Winning entry of 'The Stories Untold - Season IV' Trapped in a vicious cycle of abuse, Zunaisha is struggling to make peace with the past, a thousand questions torture her day and night as she remembers the horrors she endured. However, her…

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  • اک کرن اندھیروں میں
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    اک کرن اندھیروں میں

    Winning entry of 'The Stories Untold - Season IV' بچوں کے ساتھ زیادتی چاہے وہ جنسی ہو جسمانی ہو یا جذباتی، ایک ایسا امر ہے جو ہر دور میں دوہرایا جاتا رہا ہے۔ معصوم بچوں کے نازک بچپن کو روندنا ذہنی امراض کے حامل لوگوں کا ہمیشہ سے ہی شیوہ رہا…

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Featured Books

  • Cover of History of the Pukhtuns - Pashtun History Book
    History of the Pukhtuns - Pashtun History Book

    “Discover the untold story of one of the most resilient and influential nations in history with this compelling Pashtun history book by Qazi …”

    Abdul Samad Khan

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  • Cover of Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book
    Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book

    “Islamic poetry book like Fajr and Noor by S. Hukr offer a peaceful way to explore faith. This collection draws readers into deep reflection …”

    s. hukr

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  • Cover of Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book
    Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book

    “Taleem Aman, Ba Tareeq Aman (تعلیم امن بطریق امن) by Afshan Huma is a moral values book that invites readers to explore how peace can be nur…”

    AFSHAN HUMA

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  • Cover of Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book
    Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

    “Shah Jahan by Usman Ali Shah Jahan is a thoughtful fantasy drama book that brings together emotion, depth, and human experience in a way tha…”

    Usman Ali Shah Jahan

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  • Cover of Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook
    Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

    “Master the essentials of acute care with Medical Emergencies by Abdul Rehman, a trusted medical emergencies book designed to help doctors, s…”

    Abdul Rehman

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  • Cover of From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book
    From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book

    “From Partition to Pioneer is a compelling biography of Professor Dr. Bashir Ahmad (1934–2014), the visionary who established modern neurosur…”

    Dr. Bashir Ahmad's Family

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  • Cover of Diverse Poesy - Kids Poem Book to Inspire Creativity
    Diverse Poesy - Kids Poem Book to Inspire Creativity

    “Diverse Poesy by Syeda Haya Fatima is a captivating kids poem book written with passion and creativity. Completed at just 11 years old, this…”

    Syeda Haya Fatima

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  • Cover of Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu
    Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu

    “"Umeed Ki Kiran" by Aneeta Yaqoob is a self-help book in Urdu that inspires hope, resilience, and personal growth. This motivational book in…”

    Aneeta Yaqoob

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  • Cover of Dust
    Dust

    “Dust by Shafaq Inayat Ullah stands out as the best psychological novel that takes readers on a thoughtful journey of mental health struggles…”

    Shafaq Inayat Ullah

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All you need is a heart willing to see the truth, and a mind brave enough to speak it.
Hands that heal · Eman Atiq
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The notebook bore witness to countless attempts at reconciling with the pain, yet the stark truth met each effort that some wounds are too deep to heal truly.
Aainay ke us paar · Shayan Gilani
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سچائی اور باکرداری کے بغیر کوئی بھی معرفتی مقام حاصل نہیں کیا جا سکتا۔
Baba e Anatomy · Seemaa Mustansar

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Daastan Community

Our authors, in their own words and in the press.

Waqas Abdullah's Thought-Provoking With Daastan — daastan.com
Interview

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

daastan.com Colonial Words
Maria Maqsood's Fantasy Adventure Novel With Daastan - Daastan — daastan.com
Interview

Maria Maqsood's Fantasy Adventure Novel With Daastan - Daastan

Maria Maqsood shares her journey as a first-time author, the magic of Phantusia, and what inspired Whispers of the Valley's Phoenix Series.

daastan.com Whispers of the Valley (Part-1 PHOENIX SERIES)
الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs — daastan.com
Review

الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs

الفاظ بہت زیادہ طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔ لفظوں کی طاقت اوران کااثر ایک حقیقت ہے۔ ایک لفظ کسی کی پوری زندگی تبدیل کر دیتا ہے، الفاظ جہاں زندگی دیتے ہیں وہی زندگی چھین بھی لیتے ہیں اسی لیے کہتے ہیں الفاظ کا استعمال سوچ سمجھ کر کرنا چاہیے۔

daastan.com الفاظ کی طاقت - Alfaz ki Taqaat- Communication Skills Book
Khamosh Khidmat Roshan Tareekh — Nawa-e-Waqt
In the press

Khamosh Khidmat Roshan Tareekh

گزشتہ ہفتے نامور نیور سرجن پروفیسر ڈاکٹر بشیر احمد کی سوانح عمری  Partition  to  Pioneer  From   تقریب  رونمائی کا انعقاد ہوا۔

Nawa-e-Waqt From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book
Faiza Anum: Of Leaves and Longing Poetry on Trees with Daastan — daastan.com
Interview

Faiza Anum: Of Leaves and Longing Poetry on Trees with Daastan

Faiza Anum shares writing journey and her inspiration behind “Of Leaves and Longing,” a poetry anthology on trees and nature.

daastan.com Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees
The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman - Daastan — daastan.com
Review

The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman - Daastan

It is a giant pack full of friendships, thrillers, science, unique ideas, and more. The novel is written beautifully and in well-knitted form, you will get easily attracted to it even at the beginning of the story.

daastan.com The Crystal Chaos- YA Fantasy Book
علم التعلیم کی حقیقت از محمد ناصر خان - Daastan — daastan.com
Review

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

daastan.com علم التعلیم کی حقیقت - Ilm Ul Taleem Ki Haqeeqat- Philosophy of Education book in Urdu
ناتمام قصے از نرمین سرھیو - Daastan — daastan.com
Review

ناتمام قصے از نرمین سرھیو - Daastan

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۔

daastan.com نا تمام قصے - Na Tamam Qissay
Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan — daastan.com
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Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan

Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love, is written by Zainab Manzoor who is a researcher by profession, however, practices writing and painting as a hobby. This book is a creative amalgamation of both of her hobbies, which educates the readers both visually and linguistically. She can be found playing with words and colors […]

daastan.com Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love- poetry book about self-love

Books at Daastan — common questions

Do you deliver across Pakistan?
Yes — by courier, to any address a courier reaches, anywhere in Pakistan. We do not ship outside Pakistan. E-books are not posted at all: you read those the moment you buy them, on any device.
How much does delivery cost?
Rs 400 per order, anywhere in Pakistan — the same whichever courier reaches you. We use Standard (PostEx) and Economy (Pakistan Post), and your address decides which: there is nothing to choose and no surcharge for being outside the big cities. It is charged per order rather than per book, so a parcel of four costs the same to deliver as one, and the exact figure is on the checkout page before you pay. See the shipping policy.
Can I pay when the book arrives?
Yes. Cash on delivery is available across Pakistan — you pay the courier when the parcel reaches you, not before. You can also pay online if you prefer. Either way you get a tracking number by email once the parcel ships.
Can I cancel or return an order?
Before we dispatch it, cancel it yourself from My Orders — instantly, no charge, no deadline. Once the courier has collected it we cannot recall it, and refusing it at the door costs Rs 200. After it arrives you can post it back at your own cost and we refund you in full once it reaches us. E-books cannot be returned. See the refunds policy.
What if the book arrives damaged or it is the wrong one?
That is our mistake, not yours: we refund you and pay for your next delivery. Tell us from the order in My Orders, or write to merasawal@daastan.com.
How many books are there?
642 published titles by 489 Pakistani authors, and new ones go up every week. Everything is in the bookstore.
Is there anything I can read for free?
134 books can be read free, in full, without paying or posting anything — open one and start. Browse the free shelf.
Do you have Urdu books?
189 in Urdu and 453 in English — poetry, novels, essays and children’s books in both.
How much do the books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 20 to Rs 4,800. E-books start at Rs 50. Every price is on the book’s own page before you add anything to a basket, and delivery is added once per order rather than per book.
What kinds of books are there?
22 genres. The largest are Poetry (117), Non-Fiction (52), Contemporary Fiction (45), Fantasy (41), Fiction (35) — and every genre has its own page.