Pakistani television has produced a number of dramas that have attracted audiences at home. Here are the top 10 widely recognised Pakistani dramas, with their main cast and storylines.
The following are the top 10 Pakistani dramas as listed by IMDb:
1. Parizaad
Cast: Ahmed Ali Akbar, Yumna Zaidi, Ushna Shah, Saboor Aly, Mashal Khan and Nauman Ijaz.
The drama follows Parizaad, a sensitive and intelligent young man who struggles with poverty, social prejudice and his appearance. His journey through different sections of society explores themes of dignity, loyalty, ambition and human nature.
2. Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Cast: Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Samina Peerzada, Behroze Sabzwari and Ayesha Omer.
The story centres on Kashaf, an independent young woman from a modest background, and Zaroon, a wealthy and privileged man. Their contrasting personalities and views on relationships lead them towards an unexpected romance.
3. Humsafar
Cast: Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Naveen Waqar, Atiqa Odho and Behroze Sabzwari.
Ashar and Khirad enter an arranged marriage but face family conspiracies and misunderstandings that drive them apart. The story follows their separation, emotional struggles and eventual attempts to rebuild their relationship.
4. Pyarey Afzal
Cast: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ayeza Khan, Sana Javed, Saba Faisal and Alizeh Shah.
Afzal is a carefree young man whose life changes after he falls in love with Farah. His letters to her become central to the story as romance, faith, family conflict and tragedy shape his journey.
5. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Cast: Fahad Mustafa, Hania Aamir, Emmad Irfani, Javed Sheikh and Bushra Ansari.
The drama revolves around Sharjeena and Mustafa, two very different people brought together through marriage. Their relationship gradually develops from an unconventional arrangement into a story of companionship, love and resilience amid family and financial pressures.
6. Yakeen Ka Safar
Cast: Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan, Hira Mani and Samina Peerzada.
The story follows Zubia and Asfand, whose lives are shaped by trauma, family problems and difficult personal experiences. Their paths eventually cross as they pursue careers in medicine, with the drama exploring healing, justice and personal growth.
7. Meray Paas Tum Ho
Cast: Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan, Adnan Siddiqui, Hira Mani and Shees Sajjad Gul.
The drama tells the story of Danish and Mehwish, whose marriage begins to unravel after Mehwish becomes attracted to a wealthier man. Betrayal, ambition and the consequences of broken trust drive the story.
8. Alif
Cast: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan, Ahsan Khan and Usman Peerzada.
Alif combines romance, art and spirituality. It follows Momin, a successful filmmaker, and Momina, an aspiring actress, as their lives become connected and they confront questions about faith, purpose and the meaning of divine love.
9. Suno Chanda
Cast: Farhan Saeed, Iqra Aziz, Samina Ahmed, Nadia Afgan and Farhan Ally Agha.
Set largely within a lively joint family, the Ramadan comedy centres on cousins Arsal and Jiya, who are pushed into marriage despite their constant arguments. Their bickering gradually gives way to affection as they navigate family expectations and misunderstandings.
10. Dastaan
Cast: Fawad Khan, Sanam Baloch, Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar and Samina Peerzada.
Set around the Partition of British India in 1947, Dastaan follows the lives of Bano and Hassan as political upheaval transforms their personal lives. The drama portrays love, separation and the human cost of Partition.
