Mamoon
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I don't think you guys are on the same page in terms of Sheermal/Taftan. Sheermal is thinner and alot more oily, it is also slightly sweet. Taftan is softer and more fluffy, it is not as oily or sweet. Here is a pictoral example of each.
Sheermal:
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Taftan:
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I have never heard of Taftan before. I googled it and I realized that it is what we refer to in Peshawar as 'kabli roti', although it is not necessarily fluffy or soft. Can be quite crispy as well.
However, the sheermal that you get in bakeries these days is not thin at all. It is like a flattened bun, but back when I was a kid, I remember having the type of sheermals you are describing.