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Humour

Life is heavy; your next book doesn't have to be. Sharp Urdu satire and laugh-out-loud English reads that lighten the day one page at a time. Prescription-free therapy, delivered.

3 books

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زندگی ایک کورونا - Zindagi Aik Corona Waqar Bakhsh

Zindagi Aik Corona by Waqar Ahmed Bakhsh is a delightful funny story book in Urdu that brings l…

Cover of مزید احمق پارے - Mazid Ahmaq Paray- Urdu Funny Story Book

مزید احمق پارے - Mazid Ahmaq Paray- Urdu Funny Story Book Irfan Mehmud

Mazid Ahmaq Paray by Irfan Mehmud is an Urdu funny story book that delivers sharp humor, intell…

Cover of احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book

احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book Irfan Mehmud

Ahmaq Paray is a delightful Urdu comedy book filled with humor, wit, and entertaining stories. …

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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

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.

daastan.com The Crossing

Review

جبرِ مسلسل ازمحمد جہانگیر بدر - Daastan

ہر ناامید اور مایوس شخص کو اچھے دنوں کے آنے کی امید دلاتی یہ کتاب بلاشبہ اپنی نوعیت میں منفرد ہے۔ بُرا وقت ہمیشہ آزمائش بن کر آتا ہے اور ہر آزمائش انسان کو منزل سے ایک قدم اور قریب کر دیتی ہے۔

daastan.com جبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development Book

Humour books — common questions

Which Humour book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book, مزید احمق پارے - Mazid Ahmaq Paray- Urdu Funny Story Book and How to Survive your 20s — a fair place to start if you are new to humour.

Who are the Humour authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Irfan Mehmud, Shahid Khalid, Aslam Bazmi and Ibteda Aur Daastan. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Humour books in Urdu?

Yes — 6 Urdu humour books, alongside 6 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.

Which Humour books can I read for free?

6 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free humour books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Humour books available as e-books?

3 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the humour e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do Humour books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 275 to Rs 1,000, averaging about Rs 576. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What are some memorable lines from Humour books?

“چند دن ہوئے میں نے اخبار میں یہ خبر پڑھی کہ کراچی میں فنون لطیفہ کی ایک انجمن قائم ہوئی ہے جو وقتاً فوقتاً تصویروں کی نمائشوں کا اہتمام کیا کرے گی۔” — پطرس بخاری کی کھلکھلاتی تحریریں اور مضامین - Patras Bokhari Ki Khilkhilati Tehreerein Aur Mazameen
“’کم بخت، میرا مذاق اڑا رہا ہے!الله کرے، تیرا پیراشوٹ نہ کھلے اور میں گنتی کر سکوں کہ زمین پر گرنے میں کتنی دیر لگتی ہے۔” — زندگی ایک کورونا - Zindagi Aik Corona
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How many Humour books are on Daastan?

12 published humour titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.