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Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

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

Urdu Poetry

Our largest shelf: 100+ collections of ghazals, nazms and English verse by new Pakistani poets. Whether you read for heartbreak or for healing, there's a book here with your name on it.

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Tawaquf / توقّف - Reflective Poems Book Saeed ul Hassan

“Tawaquf” (Pause) is a truly reflective poems book that speaks about the moments when we stop, …

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قصّہ تمام شُد / Qissa Tamam Shud Atifa Zia

Qissa Tamam Shud by Atifa Zia is a deeply expressive love and pain poems book that touches the …

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پہلی کوشش - Pehli Koshish- Urdu Poetry Book on Reality of Life Khurram Sheikh Ali

پہلی کوشش Pehli Koshish by Khurram Sheikh Ali is a urdu poetry book on reality of life that gen…

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ارتقاء کا مسافر - Irtiqa Ka Musafir Shoaib Arif

Irtiqa Ka Musafir by Shoaib Arif is a profound realistic poetry book that explores a wide range…

Cover of زندانِ الم/Zindaan e Alam- Mystical Poetry Book

زندانِ الم/Zindaan e Alam- Mystical Poetry Book Captain Saif Ullah

This mystical poetry book, "Zindaan e Alam", by Captain Saif Ullahis a journey into the depths …

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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan

Aysha Khalid is a Turkish poet, she does not believe in the boundaries of language to express herself or her imagination. That’s the reason, she has chosen a Pakistani publishing company ‘Daastan’ to publish her collection of poems.

daastan.com The Song of Waves - Romantic Poetry Book

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Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan

Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love, is written by Zainab Manzoor who is a researcher by profession, however, practices writing and painting as a hobby. This book is a creative amalgamation of both of her hobbies, which educates the readers both visually and linguistically. She can be found playing with words and colors […]

daastan.com Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love- poetry book about self-love

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Syed Husain Momin Zaidi: Poetry Volume 1 Reflections with Daastan. - Daastan

Interview with Syed Husain Momin Zaidi on Poetry Volume 1 Reflections discussing writing journey and working with Daastan.

daastan.com Poetry Volume 1: Reflections By Noor Elven- Modern Reflective Poetry Book

Urdu Poetry books — common questions

What are the best Urdu Poetry books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers), سب مائع ہے (5.0/5 from 6 readers) and آرزوئے دل (5.0/5 from 6 readers).

Which Urdu Poetry book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are قصّہ تمام شُد / Qissa Tamam Shud , محبت گستاخ ہوتی ہے - Poems Book About Hard Times and خانہ بدوش آنکھیں / Khana Badoosh Ankhain- Philosophical Poetry Book — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu poetry.

Who are the Urdu Poetry authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Amber Rizwan, Hakeem Ameer Ali Talash, Muneera Qureshi and Adil Seemab. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are these Poetry books written in Urdu?

Yes — all 42 books on this shelf are Urdu poetry, by Pakistani authors. There are also 75 in English if you would rather read those.

Which Urdu Poetry books can I read for free?

6 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free Urdu poetry books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Urdu Poetry books available as e-books?

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

How much do Urdu Poetry books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 250 to Rs 1,800, averaging about Rs 819. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about Urdu Poetry books on Daastan?

57 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 Poetry books?

“کتاب میں موجود نظمیں اور غزلیں میرے جذبات اور مزاج کی عکاس ہیں۔” — Dillo ki Dilli - دِلوں کی دِلّی
“یقینا الہامِ عشق کا سلسلہ رکا نہیں مگر اشعار کی آمد کا سلسلہ رک گیا ہے یا یوں کہیں کہ روک دیا گیا ہے۔” — Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book
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How many Urdu Poetry books are on Daastan?

42 published Urdu poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.