Daastan
A publishing house in Pakistan, working in Urdu and English since 2016. We take a book from manuscript to ISBN, print and bookshelf — and pay the author a royalty on every copy sold.
978-627-526 · 978-969-696
Authors published by Daastan
30 of 475 — a different few every visit
Out in the world
book launches, festivals and literary eveningsAbout Daastan
Daastan exists because talent has never been the scarce thing in Pakistan — access has. A writer with a finished manuscript and no contacts had nowhere obvious to take it, and we set out to be that place.
We handle a book end to end: editing, cover and interior design, an ISBN from our own registered block, printing, and distribution to bookshops and online. Royalties are paid on every copy sold and tracked on a dashboard the author can open any day of the week.
A book does not end at the printer, so neither do we. Launches, literary evenings and festival appearances put our writers in front of readers, and a title stays on sale long after its publication day.
Authors who published with Daastan
Their coordination is very humble and relaxing. The quality of work really impressed me and I would highly recommend Daastan to writers and all who are linked with art or writing.See the original post
A good online approach, where I could hand over my data without the fear that it would be stolen. A safe and secure platform.See the original post
An excellent publishing house with a team of cheerful people that is ever ready to help emerging writers for the love of literature. Wish you success to infinity and beyond!See the original post
In the press
Interviews, launch coverage and reviews of books we published.
Prof Bashir Ahmed laid to rest
Lahore: The death of one of the pioneers in neurosurgery in Pakistan, Prof Bashir Ahmed, was widely mourned in the...
Alesha Faraz Unveils The Crossing with Daastan Publishers.
Read our exclusive interview with Alesha Faraz, exploring her life, experiences, & journey behind publishing her book "The crossing" with us.
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 […]
The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman - Daastan
It is a giant pack full of friendships, thrillers, science, unique ideas, and more. The novel is written beautifully and in well-knitted form, you will get easily attracted to it even at the beginning of the story.
Maria Maqsood's Fantasy Adventure Novel With Daastan - Daastan
Maria Maqsood shares her journey as a first-time author, the magic of Phantusia, and what inspired Whispers of the Valley's Phoenix Series.
Ummed ki Kiran: Aneeta Yaqoob’s Journey with Daastan - Daastan
A reflective interview with Aneeta Yaqoob exploring psychology & about her self-help book in urdu" Umeed ki Kiran."
Wajahat Ali’s Finding My Roots: A Mother's Legacy with Daastan
Discover Wajahat Ali’s "Finding My Roots," an inspiring biography that captures the strength of a mother’s love and sacrifices.
When Duty Wore Wings of Brotherhood - Daastan
Based on Wings of Brotherhood by Wg Cdr (Retd) Badrul Hassan Khan, this gripping account reveals the unseen side of the 1965 War, the fear, discipline, and brotherhood that defined the Pakistan Air Force.
الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs
الفاظ بہت زیادہ طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔ لفظوں کی طاقت اوران کااثر ایک حقیقت ہے۔ ایک لفظ کسی کی پوری زندگی تبدیل کر دیتا ہے، الفاظ جہاں زندگی دیتے ہیں وہی زندگی چھین بھی لیتے ہیں اسی لیے کہتے ہیں الفاظ کا استعمال سوچ سمجھ کر کرنا چاہیے۔
Books by Daastan
585 titles
Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust- Digital Marketing Book
Shahid Bashir
Wings of Brotherhood : A Journey Between Two Air Forces - Pakistan Air Force memoir
Badrul Hassan Khan
کامیابی کا سفر / Kamyabi Ka Safar - Story Book About Passion and Dreams
Nayab Khalid
What readers say
about books from this publisherFrom Dear Letters on facebook to paper book (sry for pun sake) form, Eesha's writing has never failed to keep me hooked. She strings words into poetry in a way that has you looking forward to every next word. I haven't been able to start a book in a long time but with this one, I was hoping it wouldn't end. Definitely recommend you keep this in your bag at all times. Eesha's words are wonderful company.
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Sharp prose. Intriguing. Makes you think. The start with the question of 'who am I' and the build up gave me chills. Great effort on the part of the author, would definitely recommend you pick it up.
From their books
Submissions
Open to submissions
- Type
- Self publisher
- Languages
- Urdu, English
- Preferred genres
- Fiction, Poetry, Non-fiction, Children
- Submission cycle
- Rolling — read all year
Submission guidelines
Send a synopsis, sample chapters, an author bio.
By e-mail to submissions@daastan.com.
We are looking for Urdu fiction from new writers this year. Tell us in one paragraph why this book, and why now.
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