The Pakistani TV industry, a relatively new one though, has been fast catching up both in terms of popularity and great content. With the limited number of episodes of each show, a format diligently followed by the West, and a specific storyline, these are certainly capturing the audience's attention, worldwide. The plots aren't dragged, the background music is minimal, and the language, well, it's just poetry. So if you've been craving for good television, get online and watch these shows instead in case you�ve missed them
1. Humsafar
Starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, Humsafar is probably the most popular Pakistani drama that gained immense success when it aired on television in India. The story revolves around Khirad (Mahira) and Ashar (Fawad) who are compelled to marry each other to fulfill the wishes of their parents. They eventually fall in love and have the most beautiful bond. Sara (Naveen Waqar) had always imagined her life with Ashar but when that fails to happen, she makes it her top priority to separate the loving couple. This epic love saga is aptly cast and each episode is better than the previous.
2. Kankar
Kankar was a socially relevant drama that dealt with the problem of domestic violence. Kiran (Sanam Baloch) and Sikandar (Fahad Mustafa) fall in love and marry each other. Though Sikandar keeps professing his love constantly, he is also a short tempered guy who gets violent with her frequently. Kiran tries to change Sikandar but to no avail. She finally decides to leave him when she suffers a tragic loss because of him. Kiran's character is a model for many women who continue to suffer abuse and are afraid to raise their voice.
3. Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Kashaf (Sanam Saeed) is a diligent student but has a very cynical view about life. Her father remarried when she was young and so she doesn't want to depend on a man for anything. Zaroon (Fawad Khan) comes from an affluent family but his orthodox nature gets the better of him sometimes. The two meet while studying for their post-graduation and are at loggerheads throughout college. When they meet again years later, Zaroon proposes marriage and Kashaf, who is an independent woman by now, is quite hesitant. The drama portrays the finer intricacies of relationships in a realistic manner.
4. Khuda Aur Muhabbat
This story is based on the clashing ideologies of love and spirituality in the Pakistani society. Hammad (Imran Abbas Naqvi), who comes from an elite family falls in love with Imaan (Sadia Khan), who is a maulvi's daughter. Their class difference leads Hammad to leave his house so he can gain respect from Imaad's father.