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Urdu Contemporary Fiction

Stories set in the Pakistan of today, written while the dust is still settling. Family, class, ambition, secrets - these novels say out loud what drawing rooms only whisper. Start one on Friday and you'll finish it by Sunday.

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Cover of PAZAIB / پازیب- Friendship-Based Urdu Novel

PAZAIB / پازیب- Friendship-Based Urdu Novel Fouzia Malik

Friendship Based Urdu Novels highlight deep emotional bonds and life experiences through meanin…

Cover of Rehnuma - Inspirational Story Book in Urdu

Rehnuma - Inspirational Story Book in Urdu Hasan Ahmed

Rehnuma by Hasan Ahmed is a powerful inspirational story book in Urdu that highlights the true …

دستِ سائبان Rimsha Qazi

قیمت : 600 روپے بمع ڈاک اس کہانی کو لکھتے ہوۓ میرے ذہن میں ہمارے معاشرے کے دو اہم مسائل تھے۔ ای…

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مجمعے کی دوسری عورت از بشریٰ اقبال - Daastan

مصنفہ نے ان افسانوں میں مختلف موضوعات کو چھیڑا ہے اور سچ پوچھیں تو یہ کتاب ایک خوش رنگ گلدستے کی مانند ہے جس میں طرح طرح کے رنگ دیکھنے کو ملیں گے۔ان کی ہر کہانی کا طرز تحریر مختلف ہے تاکہ قاری ایک ہی طرح کی کہانیاں پڑھ کر اُکتا نہ جائے۔

daastan.com مجمعے کی دوسری عورت - Majmue ki Dosri Aurat

Urdu Contemporary Fiction books — common questions

What are the best Urdu Contemporary Fiction books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: ایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for Girls (5.0/5 from 4 readers), Ghungroo- Urdu Novel About Identity (5.0/5 from 4 readers) and Safar Mei Hamsafar (4.7/5 from 3 readers).

Which Urdu Contemporary Fiction book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are Nagufta/ناگفتہ, Safar Mei Hamsafar and ایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for Girls — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu contemporary fiction.

Who are the Urdu Contemporary Fiction authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Amna Shehzadi, Asma Ahmed, Bushra Iqbal Malik and Farah Bhutto. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are these Contemporary Fiction books written in Urdu?

Yes — all 17 books on this shelf are Urdu contemporary fiction, by Pakistani authors. There are also 28 in English if you would rather read those.

Which Urdu Contemporary Fiction books can I read for free?

3 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free Urdu contemporary fiction books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Urdu Contemporary Fiction books available as e-books?

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

How much do Urdu Contemporary Fiction books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 1,500, averaging about Rs 458. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about Urdu Contemporary Fiction books on Daastan?

31 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from Urdu Contemporary Fiction books?

“ایک بے حد اچھی اور بہت پیاری دوست کی طرف سے محبت کی یہ چھوٹی سی نشانی پا کر جو خوشی ہوئی وہ بیان سے باہر ہے۔” — PAZAIB / پازیب- Friendship-Based Urdu Novel
“اگر انھیں پتہ لگ جاتا کہ کچھ دیر پہلے وہ ان کے مخالف کے بارے میں کتنی خوشی خوشی سے قصیدے پڑھ رہے تھے تو وہ کیا سوچتے!” — نفرت / Nafrat
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How many Urdu Contemporary Fiction books are on Daastan?

17 published Urdu contemporary fiction titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.