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 solid commitment to facilitate emerging writers in Pakistan is worth every ounce of praise. Immensely happy and grateful to have my first book published through this commendable publisher that is truly one-of-a-kind in the country.See the original post
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
Earlier Pakistani writers could only dream of getting published. Now it is easier with the more than supportive team of Daastan which is now more of a family to me. Amazing experience publishing my first book with Daastan.See the original post
In the press
Interviews, launch coverage and reviews of books we published.
Nidal Hammad: “The Last Minute” Story of Passion with Daastan
Nidal Hammad’s The Last Minute, a football novel and story of passion, pressure, and perseverance published by Daastan
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 Ripple by Mahnoor Kareem - Daastan
Daastan, founded on the very notion of being able to tell your stories by putting one's word out there in the world as a whole, becoming a part of this universe; materializes its principles through the journey of thousands of authors we have published. One such journey is that of Mahnoor Kareem, a teenager from Rawalpindi who grew up aspiring to be an exceptional author and chose to become one of them. From finishing a book in a single day to becoming the author of one, she is a treasured Daastan-published author. In an interview, she revealed that her father used to write short stories for so
جبرِ مسلسل ازمحمد جہانگیر بدر - Daastan
ہر ناامید اور مایوس شخص کو اچھے دنوں کے آنے کی امید دلاتی یہ کتاب بلاشبہ اپنی نوعیت میں منفرد ہے۔ بُرا وقت ہمیشہ آزمائش بن کر آتا ہے اور ہر آزمائش انسان کو منزل سے ایک قدم اور قریب کر دیتی ہے۔
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.
Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan
An insightful interview with Aqleem Fatimah on Ishq Ilhaam Hai, discussing love, her writing inspiration, and her journey with daastan.
The Legacy of Neurosurgery Pioneer: Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad - Bashir Neuro Spine
From the turmoil of Partition to the operating rooms of Lahore, the legacy of neurosurgery pioneer Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad (1934–2014) stands as a timeless story of resilience, intellect, and devotion to humanity. His life’s work not only built the foundations of modern neurosurgery in Pakistan but also inspired generations of doctors to serve their homeland with […]
Faizan Jalal Shares Zephr Blew Journey with Daastan
Interview with author Faizan Jalal sharing insights on his book, inspiration, writing journey, and experience with publishing.
علم التعلیم کی حقیقت از محمد ناصر خان - Daastan
ناصر خان نے اس کتاب میں عمدہ اشعار بھی قلم بند کیے ہیں۔ ناصر خان کے اشعار میں تعلیم کے حوالے سے غیر معمولی جوش و خروش پایا جاتا ہے۔ ان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے
Books by Daastan
585 titles
وہ بہری نہیں تھی؟ - Wo Behri Nahin Thi?- Book About Disability
Muhammad Jahangeer Badar
جبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development Book
Muhammad Jahangeer Badar
What readers say
about books from this publisherIt is a brilliant story of a child raised amidst family crisis or rather a family without any fatherly figure. There is much to this life that remains hidden though, but then this issue is too big for any short narrative to be spoken in full. The writing is plain and simple and the reader finds himself being lightly and gently pulled towards the end. Enjoy ready.
Your poems really get to my heart. With every word written and placed in a coordinated spot, your style is unique and addicting to read. I love this book, as along many other stories. Every poem is a master piece that give us emotions we didn't believe we've felt. I really do feel the emotion you put in each stanza.
love the book. poet has beautifly potrayed what love in general is. mental health, racism & important topics like friendship has been covered and conveyed masterfully. this book Shod be give a chance. loved it.
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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