Khajistan is rescuing and digitizing overlooked histories from the Islamicate world.
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313 issues of Viewpoint Magazine (1984-89, English, Lahore)
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22 Issues of Mickey (1981, Arabic)
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We Draw Victory (1986, Iraq)
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220 Urdu Erotica from Pakistan: Spanning Two Dictatorships 1970s-2000sSold out
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71 Issues of Akhbar-e-Jahan (Pre-1980, Karachi, Urdu)
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48 Issues of Hawaa (1958-79, Arabic)
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72 Issues of Weekly Al-Hilal (1912-1913, Urdu, British India)
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450 Issues of Keyhan Verzishi Magazine (1953-1979, Iran)
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164 Issues of Zan-e-Rooz Magazine (1967-1978, Iran)
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116 Issues of Bamshad Magazine (1956-1968, Iran)
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354 Issues of Karikator Magazine (1972-1980, Iran)
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200 Posters of Turkish Erotic Film (1970s-1980s, Türkiye)
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BOOKSHOP
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Zikr-e-Rab-Aala by Seerat Syed Ali Mohammad BaabSold out
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Zikr-e-RabSold out
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Zikr-e-Ayyam Hazrat Bahaullah (1989, Urdu)Sold out
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Zaujaat Zaae'at (Lost Wives)
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Zaicha Banana Seekhain
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Yohanna's Bible (1929, Hindko)
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KHAJISTAN PRESS
SculptureCenter Exhibition Catalog
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Khajistan Head (2023, Pakistan) – Original Framed Painting
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Baraat Kissing (2023, Pakistan) – Original Framed Painting
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Khajistan Traffic Jam (2023, Pakistan) – Original Framed Painting
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Dove in Descent – Framed Art
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Fancy Pair – Framed Art
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Pussy Aunty Hand-Painted Tin Sign (1990s, Punjabi)
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Miss Fit Fart Handmade Tin Sign (1990s, Punjabi)
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Announcements + Archive Insights
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Read more: A Gallery Guide to Spasial Program by Khajistan at SculptureCenter, NYC
A Gallery Guide to Spasial Program by Khajistan at SculptureCenter, NYC
by Saad Khan
Spasial Program by Khajistan* is an exhibition of banned, overlooked, censored, and/or propagandistic audio-visual and print media from the Persi...Read more -
Read more: Banned Media in the Basement: Khajistan at SculptureCenter, NYC
Banned Media in the Basement: Khajistan at SculptureCenter, NYC
by Khajistan Cultural Desk
Exhibit: Jun 19–Jul 28, 2025 at SculptureCenter, New York CityOpening Reception: Jun 18, 6–8pmKhajistan Bazaar: Sundays, Jun 22–Jul 27, 12–6pm ...Read more -
Read more: Khajistan Manifesto / 2025
Khajistan Manifesto / 2025
by Saad Khan
Read the full Khajistan Manifesto 2024 here. Khajistan archives banned and overlooked media from Indus to Maghreb. We preserve real life that someh...Read more -
Read more: Kharabat Vol. 1 Launches in London, Paris & NYC
Kharabat Vol. 1 Launches in London, Paris & NYC
by Khajistan Cultural Desk
Khajistan Press invites you to the launch of Kharabat Vol. 1 at Reference Point, London; Noosh Bar, Paris; Storm Books & Candy, NYC; and Printe...Read more
FAQs
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Khajistan, originally a 9th-century village in Herat, Afghanistan, is an archive founded by Lahore-born filmmaker and preservationist Saad Khan.
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Khajistan is an independent entity based out of New York City focused on acquiring, archiving, digitizing, and publishing overlooked media from the Islamicate world. We fund our efforts through sales of our physical materials, supporting the discovery, acquisition, preservation, storage, digitization, publication, and online hosting of media. Our activities include printing books, selling rare books, ephemera, and magazines, as well as preserving and hosting a vast collection of digital photos and memes from the region. Our mission is to preserve censored and neglected knowledge from the Indus to the Maghreb which is often overlooked by rapidly changing Western technologies. For more details, read our manifesto.
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Khajistan contributes to the democratization of information by improving the quality of online knowledge and updating the epistemologies of nations within the region's often censorious modern nation-states. By digitizing materials neglected by modern information technology companies and censorious governments, and by making them accessible online, Khajistan allows communities to engage with their diverse, uncensored histories while improving online knowledge and informing AI systems.
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Khajistan archives a wide range of media, including manuscripts, periodicals, books, magazines, vhs, ephemera, cassettes and vinyl records.
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Toshakhana: Historical periodicals and manuscripts from the Islamicate world. Explore Toshakhana
Bookshop: Early-midcentury books in Urdu, Pashto, Farsi, Sindhi, Turkish, Arabic, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi Punjabi, Seraiki and Hindi. Most books are published in local presses and themes include hate propaganda, local conspiracy theories, politics, religion, sex, poetry, art and society. Visit the Bookshop
Merchandise:Custom-made products that reflect the cultural and historical themes of our archives. Check out Merchandise
Digital Products:Digitized versions of our archived materials, including e-books, digital magazines, and other multimedia content, allowing you to access our collections from anywhere in the world. Explore Digital Products
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TOSHAKHANA is Khajistan Special Collections. The current Toshakhana is stocked with entire runs of rare Persian and Urdu magazines from the region, Ottoman Turkish and Turkish erotica, Iraqi, Pakistani and American propaganda ephemera, Judaica from the Islamicate world, and historical film documents from Pakistan.
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You can view our most recent catalog here. For questions, please email info@khajistan.com.
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In-store pickup is available for Toshakhana and Bookshop products only, not for merchandise.
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For merchandise, our shipping times are between 5-8 business days, depending on your location and the items ordered. We make our products to order instead of in bulk to reduce overproduction. This approach helps minimize waste and keeps items out of landfills. Thank you for making a thoughtful purchasing decision that supports sustainability.
Toshakhana and Bookshop orders are delivered within 1-2 weeks.
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You can support Khajistan by purchasing our collections, books, and merchandise, by investing, donating, or becoming a stockist for our published books. Your contribution directly funds our work in preserving and promoting overlooked media from the Islamicate world.
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Email us at info@khajistan.com.
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Please email us directly with your area of interest and any relevant experience. We are looking for the following support:
Interns: Assist in cataloging our extensive collection of physical materials in Islamabad, New York City, Istanbul and remotely.
Programmers: We are seeking skilled back-end and front-end developers to enhance our digital infrastructure.
Public Relations and Marketing: Help us spread awareness of our mission and work.
Writers and Editors: Write and edit for our Madrassa.
Film Archiving: Join us in scanning and archiving our selection of acquired "B" films from Pakistan.
Digitization Partners: Support us with digitization processes of our vast collections of physical materials:
Speaking Engagements: Invite us for guest lectures. You can request a call with with the founder here.
Investments: We are seeking venture capital investments.
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