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Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book

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

Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

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

English Books

Books written in English by Pakistani authors. Read them online or order a print copy — every book on this shelf is in the language it was meant to be read in.

445 books

Defying The Order Omar Iftikhar

A society where a girl is expected to get married by the ripe age of 24, Beenish is an anomaly.…

Especially Special Sundus Zafar

“So what if he started eating, drinking, talking, walking, independently, a lot later than most…

Scars Sania Irfan

Ever since she was a little girl, cracks and scars were something that intrigued her. To the tw…

Glass Ceilings Sabah Shahid

Self respect arises from the awareness of self worth. But what if all of that depends on your f…

A Day In My Shoes Saman Malik

“I hadn’t just uncovered that my father harbored grudges and hatred towards us for reasons that…

Taboo Mehak Nadeem

She was humiliated at the hands of her brother when she was but a child unable to explain the t…

Bend me to Perfection Meher un nisa Khakwani

In a society where divorced women are no better than dead women, Rakshan is fighting for a life…

The Blemished Perfectionist Iqra Ilyas

“It’s the society that decides these things. It decides whether you are allowed to choose or no…

Spotlight

Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about Positivity

by Musfirah Riaz

Stars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes readers on a journey through life’s challenges, self-doubt, and heartbreak. Through this reflective motivational poems book the author …

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Waris - A Shepherd's Fascination Yaseen Baig

In Hajipura, a village where modern society and its values are only ever heard of as stories of…

Look me in the eye Anum Nabeel

Sarah Raza has recently become Dr. Raza, a transformation accompanied by the most difficult str…

Hidden Talent Afraz Jabeen

“I didn't tell anyone that in my college days, every penny which Amma gave me I always gave it …

Zulekha Omer Malik

Five years of marriage or fooling around? Five years of love or sexual desire? Five years of li…

The Tales Of Crucified Blunt Areesh fatmee

The Tales of Crucified Blunt is like a black hole. It washes away the light and there's just a …

Known Strangers Fatima Furqan

Known Strangers is a diverse poems book that explores a wide range of emotions and themes. Each…

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The Six Murders in Seattle - Detective Story Book Ekam Singh

The Six Murders in Seattle by Ekam Singh is a gripping detective story book and a chilling murd…

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Nur e Amber - Book for Self Motivation Amber Khan

Nur e Amber: The Essence of Healing & Transformation is a powerful book for self motivation tha…

Mashaallah.. Book prr kr bht acha lga You are doing great Hamesha kush raho... Waiting for more... Stay Blessed...

— Hammad Bhatti, verified reader

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Downfall Towards The Sky Hassan Mir

A man shielded by opulence and alienated by wealth finds himself tested by life, time and time …

The Fundamentalist Hamid Majid Abbasi

The Fundamentalist traces a 17 year old Ammar Dawar journey of transformation, from an average …

The Forgotten Hamid Majid Abbasi

23 years old Ahmer Buric, a victim of Srebrenica genocide (1995), finds refuge by returning to …

Musings of the Heart Nayab Imtiaz

A short poetry collection that would take you to places. From love to deciet to the world full …

Fear management Hassan Mueez

Our Creator says in the Holy Quran "My friends will have no fear and no grief". Because once yo…

Children of the North Niddal Bin Tahir

Four boys from Islamabad plan an audacious adventure to the charming valley of Naran. Seeking t…

Three Giants masood Ahmed

Three Giants by Masood Ahmed is a thrilling giants story book where fantasy, danger, and advent…

Marooned On An Island masood Ahmed

This adventure story book follows a group of friends whose dream vacation turns into a nightmar…

From the Pages

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“Brazing is a process in which two or more metals are bonded together by means of heating and melting an alloy (filler) and flowing it into the joint.”

Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh Engineers by Tayyab Khalil Success

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Interview

Syed Husain Momin Zaidi: Poetry Volume 1 Reflections with Daastan. - Daastan

Interview with Syed Husain Momin Zaidi on Poetry Volume 1 Reflections discussing writing journey and working with Daastan.

daastan.com Poetry Volume 1: Reflections By Noor Elven- Modern Reflective Poetry Book

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۔

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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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English Books — common questions

What are the best books in English?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Saruda: Realm of War (5.0/5 from 7 readers).

What kinds of English books are there?

The largest shelves are Poetry (75), Non-Fiction (38), Fantasy (36) and Contemporary Fiction (28). Every genre has its own English page.

Which book should I read first?

The most-read titles here are Engineering for Humanity, Pakistan, A Forgotten Dream- Pakistan history book and Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh Engineers — a fair place to start.

Who writes in English?

Among the most published here are richard shekari, The Authors Attic, AFSHAN HUMA and Omar Iftikhar. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Which of these books can I read for free?

101 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in English, or browse everything free to read.

Are these available as e-books?

165 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in English — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do these books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 270 to Rs 4,800, averaging about Rs 983. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about these books?

871 readers have rated books here, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from these books?

“میں کس طرح آپ کا شکریہ ادا کروں میرے پاس تو الفاظ بھی نہیں ہیں میری خدا سے دعا ہے کہ مجھے آپ جیسا ہمدرد دل عطا کرے جو دوسروں کی مدد کے لیے ہر وقت ب…” — Chitthi Sarhad Paar Se / چٹھی سرحد پار سے
“The book is titled ‘Ramiz’, because the earliest of these poems were written after that dream.” — Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book
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How many books are there in English?

445 published titles, with new books added as they are published.