English Drama
Novels that hit close to home: struggles, sacrifices and hard-won wins from lives that look like ours. If you like fiction that makes you feel something real, this shelf was made for you.
Five PlaysUsman Ali Shah JahanShah Jahan by Usman Ali Shah Jahan is a thoughtful fantasy drama book that brings together emot…
Porcelain Party - – One Act Play Script About FriendshipKarum KayaniSet against the lush backdrop of a midsummer garden party, Porcelain Party is a one act play sc…
Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book Usman Ali Shah JahanShah Jahan by Usman Ali Shah Jahan is a thoughtful fantasy drama book that brings together emot…
A girl named AlmasZeeshan AhmedA Girl Named Almas by Zeeshan Ahmed is a relatable fiction book for women that tells the story …
The Revolution- Political NovelKanwal ShariqThe Revolution by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping Political Novel that plunges readers into the tur…
It was the lovely and cold night of December 20. Rabail had been waiting for this night for the…
Top RatedPossession Aafia Muhammad AminMoney is worthful in this materialistic world but relations can't be materialized. The story an…
BazaarMuneera JamalPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping “At times, self-preserva…
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Her Great Escapade
10% OFF! The girl who believed in love and its power wasn't aware of the power of lust. She unknowingly revealed her past to her lover, and he stopped talking to her. Her parents didn’t want her to work but just ask her to follow …
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The Cascade of LifeSuchitra ShettyPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Born and brought up in a…
Her Great EscapadeZena Vatsa10% OFF! The girl who believed in love and its power wasn't aware of the power of lust. She unk…
Holding Her HandArham BhaijiPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping "Sometimes I wonder how …
Not CrazyHafiza Noor Ul Ain Imtiaz10% OFF! Falling in love is not so easy for everyone. Some of us have to annihilate their own f…
Letters from NowhereSaman MalikPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping “She picked up the plain…
The ReturnZuhaib ShaikhPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Bound by an insufferable …
An Abandoned leafNeeraj Brahmankar#FreeShipping A War outside is visible, but when it is within you, even if you bleed, no one se…
Our BoysHira Yousaf10% OFF! Faris has his life completely planned out. He knows exactly where he would be in ten y…
Amazing read! Had me hooked till the last page. Never stop writing, you have a beautiful gift!
— Aaisha Saeed, verified reader
The Timeworn SilenceAbad Official10% OFF! Echoes of the dark, the silence of the night grows louder than Sameer’s footsteps. A l…
A War Withinaaina batoolPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping How far would you go to p…
The Diligent GameOmar Iftikhar10% OFF! An introvert by nature, Adnan does not intend to surrender his comfort zone. But after…
Cul De SacAnayat BanoThe story revolves around two Christian girls in Karachi, one being tagged as the eunuch and th…
SupernovaAisha Noor“Maybe this was my supernova?” Sidra, recently divorced, struggles to raise her free-spirited d…
The Damsel in DistressFarees AhmedUnable to reconcile himself with the mysterious demise of his father, a twenty-year-old A-level…
Defying The OrderOmar IftikharA society where a girl is expected to get married by the ripe age of 24, Beenish is an anomaly.…
The Blemished PerfectionistIqra Ilyas“It’s the society that decides these things. It decides whether you are allowed to choose or no…
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“بشریٰ کے جاتے ہی میں سامنے والے بیڈ پر متوجہ ہوئی وہاں ایک خوشی کی لہر دوڑ گئی تھی دو گھنٹے میں ہی انہیں یہاں سے چلے جانا تھا۔”Read the Book
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English Drama books — common questions
What are the best English Drama books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Look me in the eye (5.0/5 from 6 readers), Hidden Talent (5.0/5 from 6 readers) and Her Great Escapade (4.8/5 from 4 readers).
Which English Drama book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are The Return, Bazaar and An Abandoned leaf — a fair place to start if you are new to English drama.
Who are the English Drama authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Omar Iftikhar, Usman Ali Shah Jahan, Aafia Muhammad Amin and aaina batool. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Urdu Drama books as well?
Yes — 4 Urdu drama books, alongside the 26 English titles on this shelf.
Which English Drama books can I read for free?
4 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English drama books, or browse everything free to read.
Are English Drama books available as e-books?
3 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English drama e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do English Drama books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 500 to Rs 4,500, averaging about Rs 810. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about English Drama books on Daastan?
61 readers have rated books on this shelf, 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 English Drama books?
“There’s no surviving if you’re so ridiculously sensitive about everything.” — Porcelain Party - – One Act Play Script About Friendship
“The silence comforted her, as without even saying a word, he understood all her pain.” — Her Great Escapade
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“The silence comforted her, as without even saying a word, he understood all her pain.” — Her Great Escapade
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How many English Drama books are on Daastan?
26 published English drama titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.
Recently added to English Drama
Five PlaysUsman Ali Shah JahanShah Jahan by Usman Ali Shah Jahan is a thoughtful fantasy drama book that brings together emot…
Porcelain Party - – One Act Play Script About FriendshipKarum KayaniSet against the lush backdrop of a midsummer garden party, Porcelain Party is a one act play sc…
Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book Usman Ali Shah JahanShah Jahan by Usman Ali Shah Jahan is a thoughtful fantasy drama book that brings together emot…
A girl named AlmasZeeshan AhmedA Girl Named Almas by Zeeshan Ahmed is a relatable fiction book for women that tells the story …
The Revolution- Political NovelKanwal ShariqThe Revolution by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping Political Novel that plunges readers into the tur…
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