Short Stories
The age of Urdu Afsaana (short story) is not very long, but in a short span of time, it has emerged as one of the most important genres in Urdu literature. From the earliest fiction writers like Rashidu Khairi, Sajjad Haider Yaldram and Premchand to Manto, Ismat Chughtai, Bedi and Krishn Chandra, followed by modern-day writers, many have made this genre their prime means of creative expression and appreciatively enriched it. In this way, innumerable excellent works of fiction came to the fore in Urdu. At Rekhta, we’ve tried to make accessible for you this exquisite treasure at one place. Over here, find all of the best and most-acclaimed Urdu short-stories at one go!
Story writer and poet, published several collections of stories and poetry.
One of the postmodernist story writers; author of several books of criticism.
Noted Pakistani story writer and journalist; also wrote plays and travelogues.
One of the most important story writers of Urdu, greatly appreciated for his creative use of language and picking up on novel issues.
Most prominent fiction writer, known for his stories woven around the experience of Partition and for his individual style of telling tales. The first Urdu writer to have been shortlisted for Man Booker prize.
Important Pakistani fiction writer known for exploring new issues and treating them with an individual touch. Worked on important positions of Pakistan government
Contemporary short story writer and editor of literary journal 'Saalis'
Young story writer from Pakistan, editor of literary journal "Ijra".
Prominent among the modern story writers; known for the multilayered quality of his narrative.
Popular story writer and poet, acknowledged for his stories about coercion and exploitation.
contemporary short story writer, he made the regional issues his forte and expressed himself with distinction۔
One of the most prominent fiction writers of the non-traditional kind, well known for her stories 'Lihaf' and 'Tedhi Lakeer'.
