Syed Shabbir Hussain Shah, a government officer, had a passion for fiction writing. His only novel "Jhok Sayal" was published in 1972 by his widow Malika Pukhraj, a renowned singer. It sheds light on the exploitation of the native population by politicians, feudal lords, and religious figures. The novel vividly portrays the rich diversity of rural Punjabi culture. Moreover, it also explores the social and political realities of its time, providing an insightful commentary on the challenges faced by the local community.

Syed Shabbir Hussain Shah, Jhok Sayal, (Karachi: Wirsa Publications, 2021)

Muhammad Afzaal Butt, Urdu Novel Mein Samaji Shaoor, (Islamabad: Poorab Academy, 2015)

Muhammad Naeem Virk, Urdu Novel ka Saqafti Mutalia, (Lahore: Kitab Mehal, 2019)

Shehzad Manzar, Pakistan Mein Urdu Adab Ki Soorat e Haal, (Islamabad: Poorab Academy, 2014)

Khalid Ashraf, Barr e Saghir Mein Urdu Novel, (Lahore: Fiction House, 2017)

Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Azadi Kay Baad Urdu Novel: Hayat, Asaleeb aur Rujhanat, (Karachi: Anjuman Taraqi Urdu, 2008)

Malka e Pukhraj, Bey Zubani Zuban Na Ho Jaey, (Karachi: Aaj, 2020)