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Becoming the New Horizon by Aoha Roohi Amin stands out as the best travel book for women travel…

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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan — daastan.com
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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.

حوالۂ عشق ازسلمان ظہور - Daastan — daastan.com
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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

The Legacy of Neurosurgery Pioneer: Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad - Bashir Neuro Spine — bni.com.pk
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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 […]

English Travelogue books — common questions

Which English Travelogue book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are Children of the North and Becoming the New Horizon — a fair place to start if you are new to English travelogue.
Are there Urdu Travelogue books as well?
Yes — 5 Urdu travelogue books, alongside the 2 English titles on this shelf.
Are English Travelogue books available as e-books?
1 title is available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English travelogue e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do English Travelogue books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 800 to Rs 800, averaging about Rs 800. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What are some memorable lines from English Travelogue books?
“Everything carried the feeling of a world that refuses to rush, refuses to modernize its veins, refuses to belong to time.” — Becoming the New Horizon
“There is quiet courage in resuming ordinary life after your soul has shifted.” — Becoming the New Horizon
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How many English Travelogue books are on Daastan?
2 published English travelogue titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

A small shelf, for now

1 book in Travelogue so far — we publish new titles every week. In the meantime, these shelves have more to browse: