A Golden Year for Pakistani Television
Pakistani television dramas have always been the beating heart of the country’s entertainment industry, and 2025 proved to be an exceptional year. From gripping family sagas to socially conscious narratives, the dramas that aired this year pushed creative boundaries while capturing massive viewership both domestically and among the global Pakistani diaspora.
Streaming platforms and YouTube made these shows accessible to audiences far beyond Pakistan’s borders, with several dramas trending internationally. Here are the ten shows that defined Pakistani television in 2025.
1. Tere Bin Season 2 — ARY Digital
The most anticipated sequel of 2025 did not disappoint. Tere Bin Season 2 brought back Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi in a continuation that explored the complexities of their characters’ married life. Writer Bushra Ansari crafted a narrative that avoided the typical sequel trap of repetition, instead introducing new family dynamics and conflicts that felt organic to the story. The drama consistently ranked first in primetime ratings, with its finale episode drawing over 15 million YouTube views within 48 hours.
2. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum — Hum TV
Hum TV delivered one of its strongest offerings with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, starring Hania Aamir and Fahad Mustafa. The drama followed two imperfect individuals navigating societal pressure and personal growth. Fahad Mustafa’s return to the small screen after a long hiatus was the year’s biggest casting coup, and his chemistry with Hania Aamir generated constant social media discussion. The show averaged over 10 million views per episode on YouTube.
3. Gentleman — Green Entertainment
Green Entertainment’s Gentleman, featuring Humayun Saeed and Yumna Zaidi, brought a thriller element to primetime television. The drama revolved around espionage, family secrets, and political intrigue, with production values that rivaled international standards. Director Zahid Mehmood used cinematic techniques rarely seen in Pakistani television, including drone shots and elaborate action sequences that elevated the genre.
4. Sunn Mere Dil — ARY Digital
Wahaj Ali appeared in his second major hit of 2025 with Sunn Mere Dil, this time opposite Maya Ali. The drama tackled class differences and social mobility through the lens of a complicated love story. Writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s dialogue, always a talking point, delivered several viral moments that dominated Twitter trends for weeks.
5. Ishq Murshid — Hum TV
Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem starred in Ishq Murshid, a drama that blended romance with Sufi themes in a way that resonated deeply with audiences. The show’s soundtrack, composed by Sahir Ali Bagga, became the most streamed Pakistani drama OST on Spotify in 2025. The visual aesthetics, shot partly in rural Sindh and partly in Lahore’s historic old city, gave the drama a distinctive look that set it apart from its contemporaries.
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6. Badzaat — Geo TV
Geo TV’s Badzaat, starring Imran Ashraf, confronted the issue of domestic violence and toxic masculinity with unflinching honesty. Imran Ashraf’s performance as a man confronting his own destructive behavior earned universal praise, and the drama was cited by several women’s rights organizations as an important contribution to public discourse on gender-based violence in Pakistan.
7. Mein — ARY Digital
Ayeza Khan delivered what critics called her career-best performance in Mein, a psychological drama exploring narcissistic personality disorder within a family context. The show’s writer, Zafar Mairaj, conducted extensive research with mental health professionals to ensure the portrayal was clinically accurate while remaining dramatically compelling. The drama helped destigmatize mental health conversations across Pakistani social media.
8. Lawaris — Hum TV
Lawaris tackled the sensitive topic of orphan welfare and adoption in Pakistan. Starring Saba Qamar and Mikaal Zulfiqar, the drama followed a couple’s journey through the legal and social complexities of adoption in a society where the practice faces cultural resistance. Several child welfare organizations reported increased inquiries following the drama’s broadcast.
9. Rang Mahal — Geo TV
Set against the backdrop of a feudal family in southern Punjab, Rang Mahal featured Feroze Khan and Sajal Aly in a drama that examined generational wealth, land disputes, and the slow erosion of feudal power structures in modern Pakistan. The production design was exceptional, with a purpose-built haveli set that became one of the most photographed drama locations of the year.
10. Mere Ban Jao — ARY Digital
Kinza Hashmi and Danish Taimoor closed the year strongly with Mere Ban Jao, a drama that explored second chances in love after divorce. The show was praised for its mature handling of a topic that remains taboo in many Pakistani communities, and its message of forgiveness and personal growth struck a chord with viewers across age groups.
The Bigger Picture: Pakistani Dramas Going Global
What made 2025 particularly significant was the international reach of Pakistani dramas. Netflix added several Pakistani shows to its library for the first time, and YouTube viewership from outside Pakistan, particularly from India, the Middle East, and the UK, grew by an estimated 40 percent compared to 2024.
The quality of writing, acting, and production in 2025’s top dramas demonstrated that Pakistan’s television industry is not just surviving in the streaming age but thriving. With budgets increasing, production values rising, and stories becoming more diverse and ambitious, Pakistani dramas are positioning themselves as serious competitors in the global content marketplace.
