{"id":9433,"date":"2026-01-03T11:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T11:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/?p=9433"},"modified":"2026-01-04T07:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T07:42:41","slug":"hamza-khaskheli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/hamza-khaskheli\/","title":{"rendered":"The Forsaken by Hamza Khaskheli: A Collaboration with Daastan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Face of Pakistani Storytelling.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meraqissa.com\/book\/2192\">The Forsaken<\/a> is a compelling psychological thriller that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. Written by Pakistani author Hamza Khaskheli, the novel explores dark psychological tension &amp; deep human suffering, offering an experience that stays with the reader long after the final page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by <a href=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/\">Daastan<\/a>, Pakistan\u2019s leading publishing house, The Forsaken goes beyond standard fiction. It invites readers to reflect on dark themes of loss, betrayal, power, &amp; the true cost of survival in a harsh world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s know about Hamza and how daastan helps him in his journey, in his own words.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muhammad Hamza Kha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skheli: The Author.<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hamza.webp\" alt=\"Hamza Khaskheli\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hamza.webp 157w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hamza-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muhammad Hamza Khaskheli is a 30-year-old with big dreams. He\u2019s a businessman by profession and a storyteller by passion. He has a BBA &amp; an MS in Business Administration, yet he says<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLife has taught him things that no school can.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond his work, he writes to uncover the deeper aspects of life. For him, writing isn\u2019t just a hobby, but it&#8217;s also a tool &amp; way to understand people, their minds, and what motivates them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamza enjoys reading, writing, thinking, and finding peace in solitude, and he gets better ideas when he is alone. According to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBeing around a lot of people tires me out, but there\u2019s something about solitude that makes me feel more focused.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken is Muhammad Hamza\u2019s debut book and marks the beginning of his literary journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is really interested in psychology, especially dark, power, and how complicated people can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meraqissa.com\/book\/2192\">\u201cThe Forsaken\u201d<\/a> takes the reader on a tense journey through a world where survival is certain, and trust comes at a risk. Set against a backdrop of conflict and moral struggle, the following characters pushed to their limits, both mentally &amp; physically.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-5\">\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-2\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9447 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/forsaken-209x300.webp\" alt=\"The Forsaken\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/forsaken-209x300.webp 209w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/forsaken-150x215.webp 150w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/forsaken-300x430.webp 300w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/forsaken.webp 435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken is a gripping psychological thriller that centers around Farhaad Azlaan, a man deeply affected by betrayal, state oppression, and trauma. Set in a dystopian world where fear and silence are tools of control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farhad is caught between feelings of guilt and a desire for revenge. It&#8217;s hard for him because of the choices he can\u2019t change now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When he brought Rida Maheen into his life, it left wounds that can\u2019t be seen, turning love into betrayal. She acts wild sometimes, like a storm, and other times she&#8217;s just a sad ghost that tricks him. Thinking about her always feels like a trap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there&#8217;s Naina Kareem. She&#8217;s smart and keeps things straight at work. She stays away at first, but when Farhaad&#8217;s pain comes out, she gets closer. What was just being on his side turns into something more. In the calm times during jobs, she starts liking the guy with all that fight in his eyes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken tells a good tale about getting even, dark secrets, and what you pay for every decision in a place that forgot him. It seems like it gets messy toward the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Inspired Hamza to Write The Forsaken?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muhammad Hamza was inspired to write <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because he believes that staying silent often allows injustice to continue. The book explores the personal side of betrayal, showing how it quietly affects trust, identity, and inner strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken gives voice to these experiences and shows that even in the darkest times, endurance, resilience, and the possibility of recovery remain.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-5\">\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-2\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9465\" src=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-226x300.webp\" alt=\"Forsaken\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-226x300.webp 226w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-771x1024.webp 771w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-768x1021.webp 768w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-1156x1536.webp 1156w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-150x199.webp 150w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-300x399.webp 300w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-696x925.webp 696w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken-1068x1419.webp 1068w, https:\/\/daastan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosaken.webp 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daastan\u2019s Role in Bringing \u201cThe Forsaken\u201d to Life.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of The Forsaken\u2019s journey from manuscript to published book is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meraqissa.com\/page\/publishing\/\">Daastan<\/a>, Pakistan&#8217;s leading publishing platform dedicated to supporting national and international authors. <a href=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/\">Daastan<\/a> has a strong history of promoting writers who tell bold, unique, and valuable stories, assisting them in overcoming the challenges of the publishing industry while preserving their unique voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamza\u2019s Experience with Daastan In His Own Words.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>In his conversation, he says.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cover design effectively captured the psychological depth of the story and visually conveyed its emotional weight. In marketing solutions, I availed a professional book reviewing service where I got an amazing review and honest feedback on my work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>He also praises Daastan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daastan.com\/\">Dastaan<\/a> helped clear up the technical mess that usually gets in the way of writers. They did more than just publish \u201c The Forsaken\u201d. They gave it its voice, stabilized it, polished it, and shaped it into a form enough to bear its darkness. The process was transparent &amp; fairly priced. From cover design to marketing, my book Daastan did a fantastic job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an author, that kind of care and understanding makes a huge difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"td_quote_box td_box_center\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Dastaan Publications delivered unwavering reliability. Led by Syed Umar, they transformed The Forsaken from manuscript into a polished masterpiece. The costs were fair, the process precise, and the experience nothing short of transformative. Dastaan didn\u2019t just publish a book; they gave The Forsaken its voice. For that, they deserve every star.&#8221;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px;\">His Google review.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Readers Have to Read \u201c The Forsaken\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forsaken is not just a story. It\u2019s an experience. From the very first page, Khaskheli immerses readers in a world filled with moral dilemmas and deep human emotions. Each scene pushes you to question what\u2019s truly right and wrong, while every character invites you to explore the hidden depths of the human mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The novel is strongly recommended for readers who enjoy dark fiction, psychological thrillers, and character-focused stories. It holds value for writers and critics interested in the direction of publishing in Pakistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Author&#8217;s Message For Readers.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Forsaken\u201d started without a set direction. Life often hands us challenges we are not ready for, and this story became my way of navigating them page by page. Some moments are difficult, others are lighter; forsaken can teach us how to keep going. This book is for anyone who has faced betrayal, abandonment, or hardship, a story about resilience, survival, and finding inner strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[grw id=9160]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Face of Pakistani Storytelling. The Forsaken is a compelling psychological thriller that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. Written by Pakistani author Hamza Khaskheli, the novel explores dark psychological tension &amp; deep human suffering, offering an experience that stays with the reader long after the final page. 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