Best Pakistani drama series

KHAN (2017)

Khan is the story of a homicidal kingmaker, who has strong influences in making and demolishing government. He lives with his family members in a gigantic villa apparently as a social worker, loving father and a noble person of society. Khan is out and out a family man, who cares about every relation in his surroundings. He pampers his wife, gives unconditional love to his daughter, and being the caretaker of his sister speaks volume about his gentleman hood. Not only this, he always remember his ex-lover in a sincere manner but very few of people know the other side of khan’s dark personality.

Dushman e Jaan (2020)

The plot revolves around Hatim who is sensitive, emotional and yet a very dark character who had a disturbing childhood because his parents were always busy in their work life. Hatim meets Ramsha who is the only bread earner of her house, (as her father is disabled and brother is kidney patient). Over a period of time Ramsha gets to know of Hatim’s underlying issues with his family and this creates a soft corner in her heart for him. Eventually, during an argument, Hatim leaves her alone at a desolate place where she is abducted, raped and killed. As soon as Hatim knows of her murder, he begins to consider himself responsible for her murder.

Humsafar (2011)

Ashar and Khirad are forced to get married due to desperate circumstances. Sara is Ashar's childhood friend and believed she would marry Ashar. Khirad is caught within this love-triangle with other internal and external forces at play.

Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley (2012)

The story revolves around two friends, Ahmed Ali and Abdul Rehman. Ahmed Ali is a poor shopkeeper whose life is focused on the well-being and happiness of his family and the people around him. Abdul Rehman is an affluent owner of a prosperous engineering firm. As wealthy as he is, Abdul Rehman is kindhearted and unconcerned with status. Abdul Rehman and his wife, Zakia, are devoted to caring for their deaf and mute son, Arooj. Arfa, Ahmed Ali's youngest daughter, is in love with and engaged to her maternal cousin, Junaid - which leaves Aminah Ahmed Ali's eldest daughter, open for marriage.

Behroop (2023)

Behroop centres around Kinza and Falak who both belongs to the same extended family. Kinza is a woman with a dual personality, who is happily married to Sohail and lives a lavish lifestyle. On the other side, Falak is a hardworking young woman who has been through a lot. She lost both her parents at a young age and has no one in her life. Her world turns upside down when Kinza interferes in her life by getting her married to her brother-in-law, Taimoor. Despite facing so many hardships, will Falak be able to start a new life with Taimoor or will Kinza’s selfishness and desire for power sabotage their relationship? Will Falak and Taimoor be able to build love and trust amongst each other or will their married life continue to suffer?

Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2012)

A school teacher was left by her husband with her 3 daughters and marries another women for the sake of getting a male child. The story focuses on gender biasness and the difference between the classes in terms of the affluence level.

Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024)

Opposites attract with the love story between a bibliophile, topper and a sorted girl with a practical approach and a laid-back guy.

Alif (2019)

Momin is a successful film director on a journey to reconnect with his roots and Momina is a struggling actress determined to maintain the livelihood of her family. Unbeknownst to both, their paths will bring them together. Adapted from the spiritual drama novel of the same name by Umera Ahmed.

Pyarey Afzal (2013)

Young man confronts his forbidden love and situation changes dramatically as things starts to unfold.

O Rangreza (2017)

The story is of stubborn girl, Sassi , who makes her father Khayyam ideal and follows his footsteps and treats her mother Mumtaz "Mammo" exactly like how Khayyam treats her.

Zara Yaad Kar (2016)

The story of Mahnoor, who is committed to Hadi, but feels caged in the relationship. On the other hand, Uzma is in love with Hadi, but he is unaware. What will the future hold?

Koi Chand Rakh (2018)

Asad and Nafeesa have a daughter and a son of their own Nishaal and Umair . Rabail, being much elder than Umair, always took care of him like an elder sister, but she was not aware that little Umair has developed feelings for her. When he reveals his feelings to her, Rabail is horrified as she always took him as a younger brother. Umair's mother overhears the conversation and decides that the best solution is to get Rabail married off to someone as soon as possible.

Deewangi (2019)

Hailing from different backgrounds, Nageen and Sultan's encounter turns bitter when an uninvited proposal tarnishes Sultan's self respect forever. Love-hate relationship between Nageen and Sultan makes it impossible to forge a close bond.

Mann Mayal (2016)

Salahuddin and Minahil fall in love with each other but Salahuddin refuses to marry Manahil due to their social-class status and due to fear of rejection from her family. Later, Minahil is married with a person who is a spoiled-habitual person.

Shehr-e-Zaat (2012)

Shehr-e-Zaat is a story of young woman's journey as she strives to make up for all the time she has lost in worldly pursuits and finally give in to Allah's will, after learning harsh realities of life she traveled from Self to Subsistence

Sange Mar Mar (2016)

The story focuses on the family of Gulistan Khan, a cruel man who rules his family with an iron will and wields considerable influence in the area where he lives

O Rangreza (2017)

The story is of stubborn girl, Sassi , who makes her father Khayyam ideal and follows his footsteps and treats her mother Mumtaz "Mammo" exactly like how Khayyam treats her.

Khuda Aur Mohabbat (2011)

A young college graduate from a modern elite family from Islamabad falls in love with the daughter of an Imam.

Zara Yaad Kar (2016)

The story of Mahnoor, who is committed to Hadi, but feels caged in the relationship. On the other hand, Uzma is in love with Hadi, but he is unaware. What will the future hold?

Prem Gali (2020)

The plot mainly revolves around Hamza and Joya’s love story but their journey is going to be full of surprises with so many people around them and their loud personalities creating challenges for the lovebirds.

Saari Bhool Hamari Thi (2013)

Besharam (2016)

Besharam (lit: Shameless) is a 2016 Pakistani drama serial that premiered on May 10, 2016 on ARY Digital. It is directed by Farooq Rind and written by Sarwat Nazir. It stars Saba Qamar, Zahid Ahmed, Atiqa Odho, Rehan Sheikh and Fia Khan in pivot roles.Besharam revolves around three women, Sara (Atiqa Odho), Mashal (Saba Qamar) and Sofia (Fia Khan), and apart from them the serial also has Malik Raza and Zahid Ahmed as the male figures of the story. Besharam deals with the social issues of glamor industry, upper-class family, and its struggles.

Noor ul Ain (2018)

Story of Noor ul Ain (Sajal Aly) and Khizer (Imran Abbas) that how their first accidental meet change their lives completely and how they fall in love for one together.

Muqaddar (2020)

Raima is an independent and ambitious RJ who wants to make a name for herself in the industry. At work she gets the opportunity to interview her colleague Saad's influential businessman uncle, Saif. Unexpectedly, Saif instantly falls in love with her and then uses all his influence and power to force Raima into marrying him. Little does Raima know what awaits her at her new home? With little support from her own family and constant animosity from Saif's household, Raima must now face every challenge alone. Will she ever be able to escape the atrocities inflicted by Saif and his family? Will her own family help her out in her time of need? Or will she look for help and support from unexpected sources?

Surkh Chandni (2019)

Surkh Chandni is a 2019 Pakistani crime-drama television series, produced by Humayun Saeed, Shahzad Nasib, Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz under the production banners Six Sigma Plus and Next Level Entertainment.It focuses on the subject of Acid throwing with Sohai Ali Abro as Aida, an acid attack survivor and Asad Siddiqui as the perpetrator. It also has Osman Khalid Butt as Aida's love interest and Mansha Pasha as Aida's sister-in-law (antagonist)

Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan (2011)

Mujtaba, a local guy from Iqbal Town, Lahore moves to Turkey, where he lives with his uncle, in the hope of a better quality of life and fulfilment of his dreams. The reality proves to be bitter. Since his childhood, Mujtaba had been inclined towards his uncle's daughter, Danize, who turns out to be an arrogant snob on his arrival in Turkey. Danize has an excellent understanding with Shamraiz since childhood, and both of them treat Mujtaba as a stupid churl. They plan a conspiracy against Mujtaba, as a result of which his uncle throws him out of his house. Then, a girl named Kiran, who has almost no understanding with anyone within her family, arrives in his life. Turns and twists, happiness and sorrow, all arrive in the life of these four pivotal characters as a part of the story.

Alif Allah Aur Insaan (2017)

Story of trust, relationships and regrets, revolving around five people with different backgrounds and their faith and conviction. It highlights the concept of how the creator rewards the people who believe in hard work and patience.

Aulaad (2020)

Aulaad is a story of a family where parents have brought up their children with great values, good education, and devotion. Now that they are adults and married, they believe everything they have achieved in life is due to their own struggle and undermine their parents.

Maaye Ni (2011)

Fitoor (2021)

Fitoor narrates a love story that transcends above all as a person in love is bound to forget about the worries of the past and the uncertainty of the future. Despite being a successful architect, Haider feels lacking in his love life as he is still living with the memories of his love interest. On the other hand, Dilnasheen who hails from a middle-class background is deeply in love with her best friend's brother Hamza and both vows to be with each other forever without realizing the difficulties they might have to overcome. Living in her present, Dilnasheen's life takes an unfortunate turn when she crosses paths with Haider. Will Haider and Dilnasheen be able to forget their past and move on in their lives? Or will the past pay them a visit when they begin to settle down? Will Haider and Dilnasheen be able to distinguish between their past and present?