Annual report is more than a record of the past year; it is an honest account of AwazeUrdu’s progress, challenges, and key strategies for future sustainable growth. Marking one year since the site’s launch on October 28, this report critically reviews achievements and setbacks, reaffirming the purpose and direction for the development of digital projects … Read more
Target audience shapes every successful project. This is especially true for audiobooks and the increasing demand for Urdu voice content. Like WhatsApp, which became essential before people realised it, the audience for Urdu audiobooks is broader than assumed. A New Dimension Beyond Traditional Readers A common misconception is that AwazeUrdu’s audience is limited to existing … Read more
Revenue stream is one of the most crucial elements when it comes to sustaining any digital platform, and the growing field of Urdu audiobooks is no exception. While passion and creativity may initiate the journey, without a clear revenue stream, projects often fail to achieve long-term sustainability. The case of Urdu audiobook initiatives highlights both … Read more
Audiobook industry in Urdu is at a turning point. Around the world, the audiobook market is expanding at lightning speed, reshaping how people consume knowledge and literature. Countries with a strong reading culture have quickly embraced this shift, understanding that without a connection to books, neither their language nor their national consciousness can truly thrive. … Read more
The Urdu digital content journey over the past six years has been a rollercoaster of failures, hopes, experiments, and eventual growth. This blog traces the story of how a simple audio recording evolved into a multi-platform presence, culminating in structured blogging — all with the single aim of reconnecting Urdu-speaking communities with their literary heritage. … Read more
Why I Started Blogging is not just a question. It’s a journey that began with hope, endured disappointment, and finally found a new purpose. In this blog, I will share the thought process, setbacks, and motivations that led me to switch from video production to blogging, and why I believe blogging is a better medium … Read more
Stopping Video Uploads in 14 dedicated content categories on the AwazeUrdu platforms was not an impulsive decision, but a result of thoughtful strategic planning. From mid-2022 to the end of 2024, regular uploads were scheduled across a range of topics, including literature, poetry, personalities, historical events, Islamic content, satire, and motivational material. However, this structured … Read more
Urdu audiobook ideas are shaping the future of how Urdu literature is consumed, experienced, and appreciated. As artificial intelligence grows stronger and human creativity continues to thrive, the Urdu audiobook space stands at the crossroads of innovation and emotion. The Rise of AI Tools in Urdu Audiobooks One of the most promising Urdu audiobook ideas … Read more
Urdu audiobooks face significant hurdles, with one of the most persistent objections being: “Have you obtained permission from the authors before converting their works into audio format?” This question often arises, leading to a broader discussion about the accessibility of literature in modern times. A recent example highlights this issue. The renowned Urdu novel Jangloos … Read more
Audiobooks Are Transforming the Publishing Industry Audiobooks are revolutionizing the way people consume literature. The Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest book event, has once again highlighted the rapid growth of audiobooks. According to event organizers, audiobook sales doubled between 2023 and 2024, a trend that continues to rise. Meanwhile, printed book sales are witnessing … Read more
