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Featured Books

Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book

Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book

Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book

Urdu Anthology

One book, many voices. Daastan's anthologies collect stories and poems from dozens of emerging Pakistani writers - the easiest way to discover your next favourite author in a single read. Pick a volume and start exploring.

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Pen a Friend / خط بَنام دوست

Here at Daastan, we have a tradition of hosting innovative writing contests. Therefore, we kick…

Daastan Community

Our authors, in their own words and in the press.

Interview

Faiza Anum: Of Leaves and Longing Poetry on Trees with Daastan

Faiza Anum shares writing journey and her inspiration behind “Of Leaves and Longing,” a poetry anthology on trees and nature.

daastan.com Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees

Urdu Anthology books — common questions

Which Urdu Anthology book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are ادب و تنقید - Adab o Tanqeed, Season 6 - 'Shanakht' and Pen a Friend / خط بَنام دوست — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu anthology.

Who are the Urdu Anthology authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Muneeb Masoud, Razi uddin Razi and Urdu Editorial Board. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are these Anthology books written in Urdu?

Yes — all 4 books on this shelf are Urdu anthology, by Pakistani authors. There are also 26 in English if you would rather read those.

Which Urdu Anthology books can I read for free?

1 book on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free Urdu anthology books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Urdu Anthology books available as e-books?

1 title is available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the Urdu anthology e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do Urdu Anthology books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, averaging about Rs 750. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What are some memorable lines from Urdu Anthology books?

“نثر کی محفل میں ان کی شرکت یقینی ہوتی ہے تاہم مشاعرے میں غزل یا مزاحیہ نظم سنانے سے بھی گریز نہیں کرتے۔” — سخن وارانِ ملتان ٢٠١٠ء | Book on Multan Literary Circle
“انکا ماننا ہے کہ مرد اور عورت کی طرح انکی بھی ایک جینڈر ہے اور انہیں اپنی جینڈر پر کوئی ندامت نہیں۔” — Season 6 - 'Shanakht'
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How many Urdu Anthology books are on Daastan?

4 published Urdu anthology titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.