Trends in Books Publication in Pakistan Conclusion: Total Books published from year 2001 to 2005 were Strong areas in Authorship: a) Books on Islam are the most favorite category of Pakistani authors (28.26%). b) 23.86% books were published in the Literature Category is the second most favored category. c) The third major category is books on topics related to Pakistan 19.87%. d) The fourth major category of authorship is History, including biographies and Travelogues 10.74%. Weak Areas in Authorship: a)Science, Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology all combined generated only 288 books out of 6113 i.e. 4.70% of the total books published during the period. The more serious matter is that the books published in this category are mostly elementary, secondary or undergraduate level books, and not research level books. b)Social Sciences. Only 73 books; 1.19 % were published in this category, a lack of authors interest in social sciences such as Economics, Sociology, commerce, Law and Education is visible. c)There is a serious shortage of authorship in Humanities subjects, such as Philosophy, Psychology, Logic & Ethics. 19 books 0.31%. Writers are the thinkers and intelligentsia of a Nation. Our National trends in books authorship can be summed up as: “The Pakistani writers’ mind is mostly oriented towards religious penmanship; with an inverted focus over deep rooted national ethos, culture and politics, along with a romantic awareness of tradition. The social and cultural conflicts in the society provide an outlet to writers’ sensitive minds to express their discontent in literary masterpieces; while Poetry being the most popular form of literary expression. On the other hand sheer disregard for serious scientific writing in the fields of Science & Technology is visible. The Social Sciences and humanities have utterly failed to gather due attention of Pakistani writers”. Our writers and readers’ zealous interest in the Islamic writings, Pakistan’s political, governmental structure and functioning accounts to about 50% of our intellectual output. The other 40% of our intellect is preoccupied by Literature and History, hence this has resulted in a very poor interest in Science & Technology. Books published in Pakistan are mostly used within the country and could not find international readership with a few exceptions. Normally books are published with less than 500 or 1000 copies. The gap in the science and technology readings for students and researchers is filled by the imported books published by international publishers or commonly through pirated copies of these titles. Recommendation For the advancement of Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Fine Arts and other weak areas in authorship in the country, it is imperative that the government provide loans, funds to Authors, Publishers to publish and distribute books. We have an urgent need to support our Book Industry to publish books in scientific disciplines, Social Sciences and humanities. Trends in Books Publication in Pakistan. Abstract: The study presents an analysis of trends in Books Publication in Pakistan during five years ( ). The topic is important to know and understand intellectual output of Pakistani nation; and recent trends in books authorship in the Country. Objectives: 1) To know about authorship trends in books publication in Pakistan during the period 2001 to ) To know about strong and weak subject areas in authorship 3) To see if the books publishing is relevant to national academic, research and intellectual needs. Methodology: The Pakistan National Bibliography published by the National Library of Pakistan for the survey period was analyzed to conduct this study. Scope: To conduct a survey of Books Published in Pakistan during five years ( ). Limitations: The survey covers most of the books published during the period of review in English and Urdu Languages. However some of the titles might have missed if these titles were not included in the Pakistan National Bibliography. The study may not have covered a considerable number of titles in the local languages as this type of literature is published and distributed locally with a very limited number of copies and the author/s, publisher do not send their books to National Depository at the National Library of Pakistan; thus not included in the Pakistan National Bibliography. Results: 1)An average twelve hundred books published each year from year 2001 to 2005 with a total of 6113 books. Books could be classified in more than 500 subjects-topics, the broad classification of subjects were narrowed down to 83 and then further classified into 11 major subject categories. 2) The language-wise books publication during : Urdu (4090), English(1806), Local Languages (197), Oriental Languages; Arabic, Persian (20) 3)Book on Islam (1728) titles accounted for 28.2% of the total books Published. The Main subjects in this category are: Quran; translation, commentary, Quranic Injunctions (206), Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) 168, Islamic Fiqah (122), Islamic Economy (24), Islamic way of Life; Ethics (48), Islamic Beliefs (59), Sacred readings (Dua, Amaliat) (62), Islamic sects (31), Shia Literature(26), Qadyanis (40) Jihad (15), Sufism (93), Islam and Family Planning (2), Islam and women (25), Islam and marriage (21). 4)Books on Pakistan : 1215 books were published accounted to 19.8% of books published during the period: the main subjects in this category are: Pakistani Women (44), Kashmir (35), Politics & Government (102), Law, Legislation & Justice (42), Human Rights (15), Population, Family Planning (34), Culture & Civilization (18), Pakistani Children (14), History of Pakistan and Freedom movement (51), Foreign Policy (23), Indo-Pak Relations (10), Labour, Human Resources (17), Natural Resources including water (20), Energy Resources (7), Telecommunications (19), Fine Arts in Pakistan (10), Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock (93), Pakistan Economy (51), Social Work, NGOs (28), Health & Health Policy (20),Child Labour (3), Child Abuse (4), Environmental Policy (9), Crimes (10), Education-Study and teaching including textbooks (132). 5)Languages, Study and Teaching of Languages: In all 184 books were published on language teaching including 44 books on English language. Most of these books are elementary & secondary level books. 6) Books on Literature: 1459 books were published in the literature category accounted to 23.8% of the total books published. 7) Urdu Literature 1117 books; Urdu books included 537 books of Poetry, 122 Urdu Novels, 59 short storiesor Afsanay, 80 children stories, 58 books on Iqbal & Iqbaliat, 21 books on Ghalib & Ghalibiat. English Literature total 82 books including: English Poetry-Pakistani (15), English Poetry (23), English Fiction (17), English Short Stories(6). Local Languages: 236 literature books published in local languages, 120 books in Punjabi including 94 Punjabi poety books. 7 Sindhi books, 12 Pashtu books, 2 Balochi books. 8) Books on Science, Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology : 288 books published on scientific subjects, about 4.7% of total books published. 9)Books on History, Biographies, and Travelogues: 657 books were published in this category, i.e % of the total books published. Khawaja Mustafa & Syed Attaullah Shah Faculty of Health Sciences Library