Non-Fiction
True stories, big ideas and useful knowledge - essays, reportage, guides and real accounts by Pakistani authors. Read to understand the world a little better than yesterday.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South AsiaShahbaz Ahmed ShahzadArtificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South Asia by Dr…
Healing without #HashtagsSubah TasneemHealing without #Hashtags by Subah Tasneem is the best emotional healing book. To the one who i…
The Invisible Life: How to Stop Living on AutopilotZara MaheenWhat if the life you're living isn't the one you intentionally chose? The Invisible Life is a s…
The Story WithinRumaisa AhmedThe Story Within by Rumaisa Ahmed is a book about finding yourself, a tender, piercing meditati…
Colonial WordsWaqas AbdullahColonial Words by Waqas Abdullah is a thought-provoking book about colonialism that explores ho…
Dialogue with DiaryBisma Masood JatoiDialogue with Diary is a deeply engaging self-reflection book that spans three years of confess…
Learning Beyond NumbersMuhammad AhmedThis book began in the space between two silences. The first was the silence of a world in lock…
Hands that healEman AtiqBefore the doctor arrives, the nurse is already fighting for you. They are the first hands to m…
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Paying the Price
Paying The Price is a compelling book about Pakistan's social challenges, uncovering the harsh realities faced by the country’s most marginalized and oppressed communities. Written from the author’s first-hand experience in Lahore…
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Whispers of Wall Street - Trading Strategy Book for Elite TradersHAMOOD BUTTWhispers of Wall Street: The Hidden Playbook of Elite Traders by Hamood Butt is an essential tr…
Engineering for HumanityKhizran LatifEngineering for Humanity is a powerful exploration of how creativity, empathy, and problem-solv…
Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book AFSHAN HUMATaleem Aman, Ba Tareeq Aman (تعلیم امن بطریق امن) by Afshan Huma is a moral values book that in…
Module 03: Peace Education -Anti-Bullying BookAFSHAN HUMAModule 03: Peace Education by Afshan Huma is a practical peace education book designed to help …
Module 02: Peacebuilding Around Us - Human Rights Book AFSHAN HUMAModule 02: Peacebuilding Around Us by Afshan Huma is an inspiring human rights book that explo…
Module 01: Intrapersonal Peace - Positive Thinking BookAFSHAN HUMAUnlock the path to calm, clarity, and confidence with the transformative Intrapersonal Peace Bo…
Weird But Real: Facts They Don’t Teach in School - Educational Facts Book Qazi Mohammad Haider KhanWeird But Real: Facts They Don’t Teach in School by Qazi Mohammad Haider Khan is the perfect ed…
Queering Care - Queer Mental Health BookRumaisa AhmedQueering Care by Rumaisa Ahmed is a queer mental health book designed to transform the way ment…
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Commentary on Social DiscourseSarmad LashariCommentary on Social Discourse by Sarmad Lashari is a compelling book about Pakistan social iss…
Flavourful Journey Zainab MaqboolFlavourful Journey by Zainab Maqbool is a must-have Pakistani food recipe book for lovers of ho…
Top 5 in Non-FictionA MAD, MAD WORLD Muneeb QadirExplore the complexities of today’s global landscape in A MAD, MAD WORLD, a compelling contempo…
Top 5 in Non-FictionPaying the PriceMuneeb QadirPaying The Price is a compelling book about Pakistan's social challenges, uncovering the harsh …
Perspective on the Art of Management (PERCEPTION OR REALITY?)Muhammad Yamman KhanPerspective on the Art of Management (Perception or Reality?) by Muhammad Yamman Khan is a powe…
The Cockpit Culture and the Flight Training Environment in South AsiaKhalid MehmoodThe Cockpit Culture is an Asian aviation book that provides a profound knowledge about the huma…
Healthy and Safe Schools- School Safety Book AFSHAN HUMAThis safety book, Healthy and Safe Schools by Afshan Huma, is a powerful guide for building sec…
The Only Sunkhadija Tul KubraThe Only Sun, by Khadija Tul Kubra is real life story book that opens a window into the lives o…
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Non-Fiction books — common questions
What are the best Non-Fiction books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL- Best Spoken English Book (5.0/5 from 4 readers), سیاہی - Siyahi (5.0/5 from 4 readers) and !خود کلامی (5.0/5 from 3 readers).
Which Non-Fiction book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are میرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for Kids, Engineering for Humanity and A MAD, MAD WORLD — a fair place to start if you are new to non-fiction.
Who are the Non-Fiction authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are AFSHAN HUMA, Rumaisa Ahmed, Muneeb Qadir and SexEd Pakistan. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Non-Fiction books in Urdu?
Yes — 11 Urdu non-fiction books, alongside 41 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.
Which Non-Fiction books can I read for free?
5 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free non-fiction books, or browse everything free to read.
Are Non-Fiction books available as e-books?
37 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the non-fiction e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Non-Fiction books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 2,699, averaging about Rs 1,215. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about Non-Fiction books on Daastan?
119 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from Non-Fiction books?
“The dancing plague is a real event from history that reminds us how much we still don’t understand about the human mind and fear.” — Weird But Real: Facts They Don’t Teach in School - Educational Facts Book
“My hope is that by the time you finish these pages, you’ll feel clarity where there used to be noise.” — Whispers of Wall Street - Trading Strategy Book for Elite Traders
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“My hope is that by the time you finish these pages, you’ll feel clarity where there used to be noise.” — Whispers of Wall Street - Trading Strategy Book for Elite Traders
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How many Non-Fiction books are on Daastan?
52 published non-fiction titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.
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The Story WithinRumaisa AhmedThe Story Within by Rumaisa Ahmed is a book about finding yourself, a tender, piercing meditati…
Colonial WordsWaqas AbdullahColonial Words by Waqas Abdullah is a thought-provoking book about colonialism that explores ho…
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