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.
We Can Survive- CoronavirusTazeen AmeenaAn educational book with illustrations to spread awareness about COVID-19.
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…
تانیثیت کا نیا دور (نیا اسلوب، نئی عورت) - Tanisiyat ka Naya Daur (Naya Usloob, Nayi Aurat)Bushra Iqbal MalikTanisiyat ka Naya Daur by Bushra Iqbal Malik is a thought provoking book about women that sheds…
بچوں کی حفاظت - Bachun ki Hifazat- Child Safety Book SexEd Pakistan"بچوں کی حفاظت Bachun" ki Hifazat by SexEd Pakistan is a child safety book written in Urdu to h…
Top 5 in Non-FictionEssays on Teachers' Education and Professional Development- Teacher Education BookAFSHAN HUMAEssays on Teachers’ Education and Professional Development by Afshan Huma is a teacher educatio…
Mirrors and Reflections- Personal Essay Book Maliha JahanzebMirrors and Reflections by Maliha Jahanzeb is a compelling personal essay book that takes reade…
علم التعلیم کی حقیقت - Ilm Ul Taleem Ki Haqeeqat- Philosophy of Education book in Urdu Muhammad Nasir KhanDiscover "Ilm Ul Taleem Ki Haqeeqat" by Muhammad Nasir Khan, a must-read philosophy of educatio…
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Learning Beyond Numbers
This book began in the space between two silences. The first was the silence of a world in lockdown—a soft, sprawling quiet where time lost its shape and my life became a blue glow on a screen. The second was sharper, deeper: the …
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Top 5 in Non-FictionMajaazi Khuda-An Antidote to MisandryUswa MaryamDive into Majaazi Khuda: An Antidote to Misandry by Uswa Maryam, a thoughtful masculinity book …
What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager- Project Management Book Syed Waqar Hussain"What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager" by Syed Waqar Hussain is a must-read pro…
Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society-Book about doctors Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi"Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society" by Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi is a must-read book about doctors,…
We are disappeared. We are aggrieved. Defence of Human Rights PakistanWe Are Disappeared. We Are Aggrieved. by Defence of Human Rights Pakistan is a true missing per…
Top Ratedسیاہی - SiyahiZarish IqbalSiyahi is my fourth book and my first prose book. As the name suggests, it is a philosophical b…
Emotionally Literate SuperheroesAiman MirzaEmotionally Literate Superheroes by Aiman Mirza is a thoughtfully designed children education b…
A Guide to PubertySexEd PakistanA Guide to Puberty by SexEd Pakistan, is a thoughtfully designed puberty book for kids, created…
دنیا کے رنگ - Duniya Kay RungUmm e BobiDuniya Kay Rung is a true life stories book that is a collection of narratives rooted in real e…
All the topics are explained according to the readers expectations and the best part is that it is very relatable to everyone’s life and experiences.Nicely written.
— Syeda Sakina Bakhtawar, verified reader
Azan-e-Naza / اذانِ نزعShahlla Ejaz RanaAzan-e-Naza / اذانِ نزع by Shahlla Ejaz Rana is a powerful book about Pakistan that explores th…
Our Small Lives- Female Empowerment Book Sehr S. EmaadOur Small Lives by Sehr S. Emaad is a powerful female empowerment book set in modern Pakistan, …
خطاب بہ جاوید / Address to Jawed- Philosophy Books in Urdu Tariq Rasheedخطاب بہ جاوید / Address to Jawed by Tariq Rasheed is one of the most meaningful philosophy book…
Do Not Pass the Parcel- True Story Book Sara NoorDiscover "Do Not Pass the Parcel", a gripping true story book by Sara Noor that tells the journ…
#1 in Non-Fictionمیرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for KidsAshhad QureshiFlat shipping rate of Rs. 150 applies on order. For further questions, discounts or bulk purcha…
Top RatedSPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL- Best Spoken English BookMuhammad JavedSPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL by Muhammad Javed is the best spoken English book designed for learners …
The Seven Venoms- Book About Social ChangeAlyan KhanBooks about social change, "The Seven Venoms" by Alyan Khan, explore the deep-rooted reasons be…
اپنے حصے کی شمعAdil Seemabاس کتاب میں شامل تمام مضامین ایسے موضوعات پر لکھے گئے ہیں جو ہمارے ہاں بالعموم علمی حلقوں مییں …
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علم التعلیم کی حقیقت از محمد ناصر خان - Daastan
ناصر خان نے اس کتاب میں عمدہ اشعار بھی قلم بند کیے ہیں۔ ناصر خان کے اشعار میں تعلیم کے حوالے سے غیر معمولی جوش و خروش پایا جاتا ہے۔ ان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے
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 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…
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