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English Fiction

The home of great storytelling: adventures, social novels, thrillers and everything in between, from new and established Pakistani voices. Not sure what to read next? Start here.

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The Imperfect- Philosophical Fiction Book Urooj Malik

The Imperfect by Urooj Malik is a philosophical fiction book that explores the delicate space b…

The Better Half FemTees

Literature is vast yet there is a strong branch of Feminist Literature which remains under-repr…

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The Black Feather- Book About Being Different Fahad Ubaid

The Black Feather by Fahad Ubaid is a powerful book about being different that explores identit…

Flycatcher Zain Rizwan

A surreal fiction that involves a character who narrates the beginning like any other story, he…

The Forgotten Hamid Majid Abbasi

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

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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.

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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

Nidal Hammad: “The Last Minute” Story of Passion with Daastan

Nidal Hammad’s The Last Minute, a football novel and story of passion, pressure, and perseverance published by Daastan

daastan.com The Last Minute - Sports Novel

English Fiction books — common questions

What are the best English Fiction books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Al Muntaqim (5.0/5 from 11 readers) and The Last Minute - Sports Novel (5.0/5 from 3 readers).

Which English Fiction book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are The White Lie, Badr Bin Mughira: The Shaheen of Andalus and Dust — a fair place to start if you are new to English fiction.

Who are the English Fiction authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Aanisha Zainab, Abdul Samad Khan, Alesha Faraz and Aqsa Abdul Qadir. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Urdu Fiction books as well?

Yes — 9 Urdu fiction books, alongside the 26 English titles on this shelf.

Which English Fiction books can I read for free?

5 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English fiction books, or browse everything free to read.

Are English Fiction books available as e-books?

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

How much do English Fiction books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 350 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 1,503. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about English Fiction books on Daastan?

30 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from English Fiction books?

“Though this short story is fictional, the fear, the death, the confusion— it was all real.” — Facts & Fables - historical fiction book
“Even in the darkest corners of the human soul, there remains a spark, a reminder that change, however painful, is inevitable.” — Aainay ke us paar
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How many English Fiction books are on Daastan?

26 published English fiction titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.