Punjabi Zaban te Adab (Punjabi Ikhtiari) for Class 10 is the official textbook published by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore, for students who choose Punjabi as an elective language subject. It follows the official Punjab Board syllabus.
For Class 10 students, this book continues with Punjabi prose and poetry — patriotic verses, modern ghazals, and prose reflecting on Pakistani society and heritage. Each piece builds on the Class 9 foundation, helping students strengthen their Punjabi reading and appreciation skills ahead of their board exam.
Book Overview
- Class: 10
- Subject: Punjabi Zaban te Adab (Punjabi Ikhtiari)
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB, Lahore)
- Authors: Dr. Syed Akhtar Jafri, Dr. Syed Akhtar Hussain, Dr. Naheed Shahid
- Editor: Naila Sadaf
- Publisher: Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board, Lahore
- Total Pieces: 43 across the combined book (6 prose + 15 poems on this page), plus a Glossary
- Medium: Punjabi
- Format: PDF
Note: This is a combined Class 9-10 Punjabi Ikhtiari textbook (13 prose pieces + 30 poems). The book’s table of contents does not mark exactly where Class 9 ends and Class 10 begins, so this page covers the second half of each section (6 prose pieces, 15 poems) as a working split — please confirm the exact boundary against your copy before relying on this for exam prep. For the first half, see the Punjabi Ikhtiari Class 9 page.
Chapter List
Part 1: Prose (حصہ نثر)
8 – Wapsi, by Hussain Shad (واپسی)
A prose piece by Hussain Shad reflecting on the theme of return.
9 – Sada Adeeb, Sada Virsa, by Raja Rasalu (ساڈا ادیب – ساڈا ورثہ)
A piece on the value of Punjabi writers and cultural heritage.
10 – Qissa Ik Tote Da, by Dr. Syed Akhtar Jafri (قصہ اک طوطے دا)
A story about a parrot, written by Dr. Syed Akhtar Jafri.
11 – Thida, by Masarrat Kalanchvi (ٹھیڈا)
A prose piece by Masarrat Kalanchvi.
12 – Sada Mahol, by Ghulam Dastgir Bani (ساڈا ماحول)
A reflective piece on our environment and surroundings.
13 – Himmat Kare Insaan Te…, by Taj Muhammad (ہمت کرے انسان تے…)
A motivational piece on the power of human effort and determination.
Part 2: Poetry (حصہ نظم)
16 – Aman, by Ahmed Zafar (امن)
A poem on the theme of peace.
17 – Main Khairan Mangan Des Diyan, by Ahmed Rahi (میں خیراں منگاں دیس دیاں)
A patriotic poem asking for blessings on the homeland.
18 – Shaheed di Maa, by Dr. Rasheed Anwar (شہید دی ماں)
A poem paying tribute to a martyr’s mother.
19 – Ghazal, by Arif Abdul Mateen (غزل)
A Punjabi ghazal by Arif Abdul Mateen.
20 – Ghazal, by Mateen Niazi (غزل)
A Punjabi ghazal by Mateen Niazi.
21 – Des Pyaar, by Rauf Sheikh (دیس پیار)
A poem expressing love for one’s homeland.
22 – Ik Talib-e-Ilm di Dua, by Saleem Kausar (اک طالب علم دی دعا)
A student’s prayer, written by Saleem Kausar.
23 – Watan Aabyar Naar Hai Salamat, by Nadir Jajvi (وطن آبلنار ہے سلامت)
A patriotic poem by Nadir Jajvi.
24 – Kehra Piya Hai Jawan, by Anwar Masood (کیھڑا پیا ہے جواں)
A poem by the well-known humorist and poet Anwar Masood.
25 – Shukh Sanehra, by Ghulam Rasool Shauq (شکھ سنیھڑا)
A poem by Ghulam Rasool Shauq.
26 – Ghazal, by Iqbal Saqi Sokri (غزل)
A Punjabi ghazal by Iqbal Saqi Sokri.
27 – Zarai Geet, by Dr. Shahbaz Malik (زراعتی گیت)
An agricultural song celebrating farming and rural life.
28 – Ghazal, by Ikram Majeed (غزل)
A Punjabi ghazal by Ikram Majeed.
29 – Ghazal, by Dr. Muhammad Younis Akhtar (غزل)
A Punjabi ghazal by Dr. Muhammad Younis Akhtar.
30 – Bakra Mandi, by Dr. Inaam-ul-Haq Javed (بکرا منڌی)
A light-hearted poem set at a goat market, by Dr. Inaam-ul-Haq Javed.
Glossary (فرہنگ)
Defines difficult Punjabi words used throughout the book for quick reference.
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⬇ Download PDFWho Should Read This
Class 10 students following the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus who have chosen Punjabi as their elective language subject need this book. It also suits anyone interested in classical and modern Punjabi prose and poetry.
Applicable Boards
PCTB (Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board), Lahore, publishes this Punjabi Ikhtiari book for Punjab Board students who choose Punjabi as their language elective. Students from other boards offering Punjabi as an elective can also use it.
FAQs
Is this Punjabi book for Class 10?
Yes. This is the official Class 10 portion of the Punjab Board (PTB) Punjabi Ikhtiari textbook for students who choose Punjabi as their language subject.
Is this a separate book from the Class 9 Punjabi book?
No. Class 9 and Class 10 Punjabi Ikhtiari are combined into a single PCTB textbook. This page covers the last 6 prose pieces and 15 poems; the rest are on our separate Class 9 Punjabi page.
Does this book include a glossary?
Yes. It includes a glossary defining difficult Punjabi words used throughout the book.
How is the Class 9 and Class 10 split determined?
The book’s table of contents does not explicitly mark the Class 9-10 boundary, so this page uses an even split of each section (prose and poetry) as a working division. Please cross-check the exact boundary with your teacher or school before relying on it for exam prep.