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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.

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Millennials vs. Gen Z Sajal Raza

Millennials vs. Gen Z by Sajal Raza is a laugh-out-loud humorous fiction novel that captures th…

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پطرس بخاری کی کھلکھلاتی تحریریں اور مضامین - Patras Bokhari Ki Khilkhilati Tehreerein Aur Mazameen Ibteda Aur Daastan

پطرس بخاری کا مختلف رنگوں اور حوالوں سے سجا یہ سرورق اس بات کا غماز ہے کہ ان کی تحریروں میں جہا…

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The memoir of a 15 year old with too much free time on his hands.noone never

Is it justified for a 15 year old to write a memoir? That's the question 15 year old Mehmood as…

Top Rated اٹھائی گیری Muhammad Shahid Ali

اس کتاب میں اردو طنز و مزاح پر مننی مضامین درج ہیں، جس میں حالات حاضرہ اور ذاتی مشاہدے اور تبصر…

محبت: ایک منطقی مغالطہ Shahid Khalid

Logic: love is a fallacy. A magnificent essay by Max Schulman. This was written primarily for s…

John Death richard shekari

In the search for protection from his enemies, a wealthy businessman hires the service of John …

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"Ishq Ilham Hai" Book Launch Event & Highlights - Daastan

Explore Ishq Ilham Hai, a spritual love poetry, book launch events & highlights, featuring inspiring session and many recpected guests

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Book on the life of late neurosurgery professor Bashir Ahmed

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Blog on Love Recycled By Mushtaque Korejo

Love Recycled is a romance novel that follows Ali as he navigates his way through university and then adulthood. It portrays love in all honesty and with all its facets.

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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?

“انسانوں کو مجھ سے یہ بھی شکایت ہے کہ جب میں ان کے گھروں کی چھت پر بیٹھ کرنغمہ سرا ہوتاہوں تو ان کے گھروں میں مہمانوں کی مصیبت نازل ہوجاتی ہے۔” — احمق پارے / Ahmaq Paray - Urdu Comedy Book
“مجھے بخوبی علم تھا کہ صحیح قسم کی بیوی ایک قانون دان کے پیشہ ورانہ زندگی کو آگے بڑھانے میں کس حد تک اہم ہو سکتی ہے۔” — محبت: ایک منطقی مغالطہ
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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.