Do you miss your school days? Do you reminisce about the thrill of starting another term, the smell of new books and, let’s not forget, the excitement of using your favourite stationery items – pens, pointers, highlighters, markers, colour pencils, and paint? While it’s nearly impossible to get back to fourth grade, for obvious reasons, you can never be too old for brand new colour pencils and fancy erasers. If you’re in the capital city, there are many stationery shops in Islamabad that you can explore. In case you’re a parent with school-going children, these places can be super helpful for you, especially at the start of a new term.
For your convenience, we have rounded up eight of the most popular stationery shops in Islamabad.
Top 8 Stationery Shops in Islamabad
These are some of the leading stationery shops in Islamabad where you can get the best stationery items, books, magazines and art supplies. Take your pick from the list shared below:
- Paperman Stationery Store
- Saeed Book Bank
- Kagaz Kalam Stationery and Gifts
- Hamza Stationers
- New Meraj Books and Stationers
- Global Books and Stationers
- Khan Traders and Stationers
- Mr. Books
Paperman Stationery Store
Often dubbed as the best art store in Islamabad, Paperman Stationery Store has a huge variety of art supplies. In case they don’t have a canvas of a particular size or an acrylic tube you are looking for, they will arrange it especially for you.
When you enter the store you will be greeted by the most courteous staff who would help you pick the right kind of stationery you need. It’s the perfect place to get your textbooks and even fancy gift items. They also stock up on popular fiction books.
Address: Capital Trade Center, F-10 Markaz F 10/3 F-10, Islamabad
Contact: 051 2290384
Timings: 10 AM to 11 PM
Saeed Book Bank
One of the best bookstores in Islamabad, Saeed Book Bank not only has an extensive book collection but also offers some of the best stationery items in the capital city. You name a book and you will get it there. From school textbooks to graduation-level books, you can get all of these things under one roof at Saeed Book Bank.
A plus point is that they have ample parking space, so that people who enter the shop and get engrossed in the number of books lined up on the racks, don’t have to worry about their vehicles parked outside. A must-visit for parents before the start of term and even during vacations, Saeed Book Bank has a huge collection of children’s books in Islamabad.
Address: Al-Rehman Centre، Street 7, F-7 Markaz F 7 Markaz Jinnah Super، Islamabad
Contact: 051-2651656
Timings: 10 AM to 11 PM
Kagaz Kalam Stationery and Gifts
True to its name, Kagaz Kalam Stationery and Gifts is one of the most well-stocked stationery shops in the heart of the capital city. It has a huge variety of pointers, pens, highlighters, notebooks and art supplies. More famous for its small gift items and toy shop, it is a one-stop-shop for all your stationery needs.
Address: MPCHS E-11/3 MPCHS E 11/2 E-11, Islamabad
Contact: 051-2318094
Timings: 10 AM – 11 PM
Hamza Stationers
This stationery outlet is quite a popular one among residents. Hamza Stationers offers the usual stationery items like notebooks, A-4 printing pages, registers, notebooks and stationery materials. Apart from this there is color and ordinary printing facility available as well – at reasonable prices. Scanning and photocopy facilities are also provided at this stationery shop in Islamabad.
Address: Hamza Stationers, G-8-2, Tipu Market, Islamabad
Contact: 0334 5607172
Timings: 9 AM – 10 PM
New Meraj Books and Stationers
One of the best stationery shops in Islamabad, New Meraj Books and Stationers provides quality books at reasonable rates. It is also considered as one of the oldest book shops in Islamabad located in the heart of F-10 Markaz.
Address: Sajid Plaza, Shop 3, Sumbal Rd, F-10 Markaz, Islamabad
Contact: 051-2299673
Timings: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Global Books and Stationers
Apart from the usual textbooks, you can stock up on art supplies and choose from a variety of stationery items. The shop also keeps fancy gift items, latest magazines and hand-made birthday cards.
Especially during the season when schools begin a new term, this is the best place for parents looking for stationery shops that have stylish school bags, lunch boxes and water bottles. There’s little wonder why Global Books and Stationers is one of the most well-reviewed stationery stores in Islamabad.
Address: Kashif Plaza, ground floor, Shop 3، 4، F 8 Markaz F-8, Islamabad
Contact: 051-2261563
Timings: 9 AM – 10 PM
Khan Traders and Stationers
Khan Traders and Stationers is a wholesale stationery shop in Islamabad that offers stationery items at discounted rates. That is why people throng the place at the start of a new term to acquire new stationery supplies and textbooks. Located in G-9 Markaz, the book shop is never short of stationery supplies, art supplies and textbooks.
Address: Bewal Market, Mangla Rd, G-9 Markaz, Islamabad
Contact: 051-2263715
Timings: 10 AM – 10 PM
Mr. Books
This place is great if you’re looking to buy textbooks and stationery items. There is a good collection of books in general as well, that too at reasonable prices. Mr. Books keeps a good stock of books in various categories. There are many guides for competitive papers such as FPSC, PPSC and others. Apart from school textbooks, university students can also easily find course books here. Book lovers and those who can’t resist shiny new pens and markers can head over to Mr. Books and get the best stationery in Islamabad.
Address: 9-B Agha Khan Rd, F-6 Markaz, Islamabad
Contact: 051-2870919
Timings: 9 AM – 10 PM
So, these were some of the best places to buy stationery in Islamabad. If there’s a stationery shop in the capital city that you like to visit, please let us know about it at blog@zameen.com. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to provide us your feedback.
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