Free books, stories and student challenges for Pakistan, from Playgroup to FSc.
What we do
Qalam and Kitab is a learning platform for Pakistani children and students, based in Lahore. We publish free books and stories, a library of student challenges with matching preparation guides, and early learning material for young children. Our goal is simple: good learning material should be easy to reach, easy to read and honest about what it can and cannot promise.
What you can find here
- Online Reads. Free books for students on study skills, exams, money, careers, communication and technology.
- Student Challenges and Solutions. Pakistan’s well known competitions and exams, each with a free preparation guide.
- Playgroup. Short stories, interactive books and Explore books for children from Playgroup to Class 3.
- Premium Collection. Original storybooks written in house. Premium books need a free account to read.
- Print and Copy. Black and white and colour printing and binding, with the price confirmed on WhatsApp before we print.
How we work
We keep the language simple and the advice honest. Competition dates and rules change, so we always point you to the organiser’s official website before you apply. Anything students submit to us is reviewed before it goes live.
Orders and delivery
Reading, challenges and solutions are free. Premium books open as soon as you register for a free account. Print and Copy orders are delivered across Lahore with cash on delivery. If you are outside Lahore, the FAQ explains how delivery will reach you.
How we work
We keep the language simple and the advice honest. Exam and competition dates and rules change, so we always point you to the organiser’s official website. Pages with a last checked date have had their facts compared with the official notice. Anything students send us is reviewed before it goes live.