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Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

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

Urdu Books — اردو کتابیں

Novels, poetry and stories written in Urdu by Pakistani authors. Read them online or order a print copy — every book on this shelf is in the language it was meant to be read in.

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آغاز زیست Faseehullah Irshad

طاقتور ظالم کے ساتھ کھُلے عام جنگ کرنا کمزور مظلوم کے لیئے دنیا کا مشکل ترین فعل ہے۔ظا لم کے خل…

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چاکلیٹ / Chocolate- Book About Childhood Trauma Afraz Jabeen

Chocolate by Afraz Jabeen is a deeply moving book about childhood trauma that captures the trag…

Cover of اک کرن اندھیروں میں / Ik kiran andhero'n mai- Childhood Trauma Book

اک کرن اندھیروں میں / Ik kiran andhero'n mai- Childhood Trauma Book Monaa Sohail

اک کرن اندھیروں میں (Ik kiran andhero'n mai) by Monaa Sohail is a brave and necessary childhood…

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ایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for Girls Sarah Omer

Looking for a social issues Urdu novel? ایک اور زویا (Aik Aur Zoya) by Sarah Omer is a simple y…

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مستئ احوال / Masti-e-Ehwal - Spiritual Poetry Book in Urdu Aiman Sabir

Masti-e-Ehwal (مستئ احوال) by Aiman Sabir is a profound spiritual poetry book in Urdu that expl…

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دیوانہ / Dewana - Romantic Short Story in Urdu Yamna Noor

Dewana by Yamna Noor is a deeply emotional romantic short story book in Urdu that explores the …

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محبت گستاخ ہوتی ہے - Poems Book About Hard Times Faiza Kayani

Preorder Price: Rs. 500/- (with shipping) Muhabbat Gustaakh Hoti Hai by Faiza Kayani is a deepl…

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Rehnuma - Inspirational Story Book in Urdu Hasan Ahmed

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

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کامیابی کا سفر / Kamyabi Ka Safar - Story Book About Passion and Dreams

by Nayab Khalid

Kamyabi Ka Safar by Nayab Khalid is a story book about passion and a motivational fiction book that follows the journey of a girl whose talents were often silenced. She was good at academics, but not the best, and a society that p…

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یقین ساحل گماں سمندر Fatimah Ambreen

زندگی میں آزمائشیں تو آتی ہیں سب ہی کی زندگی حادثات اور تجربات کا مرکب ہوتی ہے مگر ہم نے اس مشک…

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Tum door nazar aae - Urdu Romance Novel Saira Iqbal

Tum Door Nazar Aae by Saira Iqbal is a compelling Urdu romance novel that dives into the psycho…

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وادئ نیلا / Waadi e Neela - Fantasy Fiction Book in Urdu Afraz Jabeen

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. Waadi e Neela (وادئ نیلا) by Afraz Jabeen i…

اکیلاپن Hasan Qureshi

اکیلاپن، ہاں یہ ضرروری ہے- انسان جتنا بھی اپنے دوستوں یا اپنے بیوی بچوں سے پیار کرتا ہو، اسے کچ…

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Rah-e-Wasl (راہِ وصل) - Spiritual Novel in Urdu Fiza Baloch

300 PKR (including delivery) Rah-e-Wasl (راہِ وصل) is a spiritual novel in Urdu that beautifull…

Cover of داستان اِک نئی / Daastan Ik Nayi - Fantasy Story Book in Urdu

داستان اِک نئی / Daastan Ik Nayi - Fantasy Story Book in Urdu Mubashra Khan

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. This fantasy story book in Urdu is a captiv…

فسوں کدہ / Fasoon Kada Gul Arbab

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. Fasoon Kada is one of the best Islamic nov…

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امید رنگ / Umeed Rung - Short Islamic Novel Fatimah Ambreen

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. Umeed Rung / امید رنگ by Fatimah Ambreen i…

A short story but with a deep message and this is what writing is all about. Beautifully written. The author has very beautifully managed to put her thoughts into words. Well done. Highly recommended.

— Kainat Meran, verified reader

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گول روٹی / Gol Roti- Feminist Book by Rawish Ali TirmizyRead the book

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نوُر ازل / Noor e Azal - Inspirational Novel in Urdu Quratulain Khuram Hashmi

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Noor e Azal by Quratulain Khuram Hashmi is a…

Cover of اصل داستان تم ہو / Asal Daastan Tum Hu

اصل داستان تم ہو / Asal Daastan Tum Hu Zainab Taqvi

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Asal Daastan Tum Ho by Zainab Taqvi is a th…

Cover of مالا / Maala - Love Story Book in Urdu

مالا / Maala - Love Story Book in Urdu Diya Khan

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Maala by Diya Khan is a heartfelt love story…

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وراثت / Wirasat - Sci Fi Magic Fantasy Book in Urdu Kosar Naz

Wirasat is a thought-provoking sci fi magic book that masterfully blends science, magic, and hu…

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Roshni K Deep - Tragic Stories Book in Urdu Farheen Naz Tariq

Roshni K Deep by Farheen Naz Tariq is a deeply moving realistic stories book that captures the …

Cover of ماریا، مالا اور کشمالہ / Maria, Maala Aur Kashmaala

ماریا، مالا اور کشمالہ / Maria, Maala Aur Kashmaala Alishba Anam

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Maria, Maala, and Kashmaala is a compelling …

Cover of کہانی جبریل کی / Kahani Jibreal Ki - Emotional Urdu Novel

کہانی جبریل کی / Kahani Jibreal Ki - Emotional Urdu Novel Sonia Mukhtar

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Kahani Jibraeel Ki is an emotional Urdu nov…

Cover of شہزادہ طائوس اور سیاہ وادی کا راز / Shehzada Taos Aur Siyah Wadi Ka Raaz

شہزادہ طائوس اور سیاہ وادی کا راز / Shehzada Taos Aur Siyah Wadi Ka Raaz Noor Us Saba

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Step into a world of magic, power, and self-…

From the Pages

“""اماں مر گئی، اماں کا راستہ اماں کے ساتھ دفن ہو گیا اور ایک دن تم بھی اماں کی طرح مر جاؤ گی۔”

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حوالۂ عشق ازسلمان ظہور - Daastan

سلمان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے۔ انھوں نے بہت سے موضوعات پر قلم اٹھایا ہے اور ان کے ہر شعر میں شاعری سے محبت جھلکتی ہے۔یہی نہیں بلکہ وہ کمال کی منظرنگاری پیش کرنے کا بھی ہنر جانتے ہیں

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The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir - Daastan

The Sinking Wedding is Sara Amir’s latest work, in which she has used the themes of horror, fiction, mystery, adventure, and friendship as well. The plot is we-knitted and you will feel excitement at the end of each paragraph.

daastan.com The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book

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From Partition to Pioneer Book Launch Events & Highlights - Daastan

Explore From Partition to Pioneer book launch events & highlights, featuring inspiring sessions and tributes to Dr. Bashir Ahmed’s legacy.

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

Urdu Books — common questions

What are the best books in Urdu?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore (5.0/5 from 13 readers), ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Darna Nahin Bachna He / ڈرنا نہیں بچنا ہے - Kids Book About COVID (5.0/5 from 8 readers).

What kinds of Urdu books are there?

The largest shelves are Poetry (42), Religious (21), Contemporary Fiction (17) and Non-Fiction (11). Every genre has its own Urdu page.

Which book should I read first?

The most-read titles here are میرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for Kids, لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore and Nagufta/ناگفتہ — a fair place to start.

Who writes in Urdu?

Among the most published here are Irfan Mehmud, Muhammad Jahangeer Badar, Fatimah Ambreen and Mudassir Majeed. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Which of these books can I read for free?

33 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in Urdu, or browse everything free to read.

Are these available as e-books?

92 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in Urdu — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do these books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 20 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 690. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about these books?

350 readers have rated books here, 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 these books?

“ایسے لوگ بہت کم پیدا ہوتے ہیں، اور جب چلے جاتے ہیں تو اپنے پیچھے صرف یادیں نہیں، بلکہ محبت، علم، اور کردار کی روشنی چھوڑ جاتے ہیں۔” — یادیں (Yaadain) - Life Changing Book
“دل یہ سوچ کر اداس سا ہو گیا کہ زندگی کیسی بے رحم ہے — جس کے پاس ہے، اُس کے پاس بہت ہے۔” — Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book
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How many books are there in Urdu?

189 published titles, with new books added as they are published.