If 2024 set the stage for high-stakes family feuds and morally messy heroes, 2025 is turning up the heat. This year, we’re seeing a thrilling mix of power struggles, love stories that defy the odds, and high-stakes social dramas that refuse to play it safe. Whether it’s gang wars, political conspiracies, or offbeat romances, Pakistani dramas are pushing boundaries while keeping audiences hooked.
From Green TV’s darker narratives to HUM’s emotionally charged sagas and GEO’s larger-than-life storytelling, here are our top picks for the year’s most compelling dramas.
Here are our top picks from Green TV so far!
Duniyapur (Crime, Family Saga, Romance)
Cast: Nauman Ijaz, Manzar Sehbai, Sami Khan, Khushhal Khan, Ramsha Khan, Ali Raza, Nayyar Ejaz, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Shamyl Khan, Hussain Shah, Zaib Rehman, Saima Qureshi, Erum Akhtar, Hassan Niazi
Plot: In the strife-torn town of Duniyapur, a decades-long family feud erupts into violence, leaving the eldest sons of the rival Adam and Nawab clans dead. Their deaths force Shahmeer Adam and Ana Nawab—two reluctant heirs—to take the reins of their warring families. But as they navigate grief, betrayal, and power, an unexpected romance begins to challenge everything they know. Can love really end a legacy of bloodshed?
Why We Love It: A gritty mix of Godfather and Romeo & Juliet, Duniyapur, delivers high drama
Iqtidar (Political Thriller, Social Drama)
Cast: Rubina Ashraf, Anmol Baloch, Ali Raza, Roma Michael, Javaid Sheikh, Seemi Pasha
Plot: When Mehrunisa’s brother is killed in an accident caused by the reckless son of an influential politician, she refuses to be silenced. As the elite conspire to cover up the truth, Mehrunisa takes on a corrupt system in a fight for justice that’s as personal as it is political.
Why We Love It: A fast-paced thriller that reminds us why speaking truth to power is always worth the risk.
Faraar (Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Romance)
Cast: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Merub Ali, Danyal Zafar, Asal Deen Khan, Haroon Shahid, Hassan Noman, Mamya Shajaffar, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Sohai Ali Abro, Hina Bayat, Faizan Sheikh
Plot: Six strangers. Six secrets. One chance at escape. Faraar is a high-stakes drama where love, guilt, and redemption collide. Batish, Nazish, Fasih, Saadia, Babrik, and Zhalay—each carrying the weight of their pasts—find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of choices. Can they outrun their regrets, or will their pasts catch up with them?
Why We Love It: Moody mafia and morally ambiguous fugitive on the run.
Diyar-e-Yaar (Family Saga, Betrayal, Moral Dilemmas)
Cast: Mikaal Zulfiqar, Mahenur Haider, Nausheen Shah, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, Sarah Aijaz Khan, Umer Aalam, Jenaan Hussain, Ghazala Kafi, Laila Zubairi, Parvez Tipu, Waqas Shahzad,
Plot: Betrayal, sacrifice, and the weight of choices—Diyar-e-Yaar is a gripping exploration of love and loyalty in a world where trust is a dangerous game. Some characters fight for redemption, while others manipulate for power, leading to explosive consequences.
Why We Love It: A classic HUM TV family drama on complex relationships and mistaken identity
