Best Books from Pakistan
Recognised by major literary prizes and cultural institutions, Pakistan occupies a distinctive place in world literature. Its writers have drawn on a unique cultural inheritance to produce work that speaks to readers in many languages, and its literary tradition continues to develop with new voices and forms.
Top 10 from Pakistan
Exit West
Saeed and Nadia fall in love in an unnamed city on the verge of civil war, then use mysterious doors that appear around the world to migrate to safety. Hamid's Booker Prize-shortlisted novel reimagines the refugee experience through magical realism.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Changez, a Pakistani man who thrived in New York as a financial analyst before 9/11, tells his story to a silent American stranger in a Lahore cafe. Hamid's Booker Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping monologue about identity, belonging, and the aftermath of September 11.
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
A nameless protagonist follows the self-help manual for success in an unnamed rising Asian city, while his love for a nameless 'pretty girl' is the only constant in his pursuit of wealth. Hamid's formally inventive novel uses second-person address throughout.
First Course in Control System Design
First Course in Control System Design (2017) by Kamran Iqbal is a comprehensive exploration of visual culture that illuminates the relationship between art, design, and society.
Advances in Noninvasive Food Analysis
Advances in Noninvasive Food Analysis (2019) by Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan is a rich exploration of culinary arts that combines practical recipes with cultural insight.
The political philosophy of Muhammad Iqbal
Published in 2012, The political philosophy of Muhammad Iqbal by Iqbal Singh Sevea is a profound exploration of religion and spirituality that speaks to readers across traditions.
