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Jannat Se Aagay
- Writer: Umera Ahmed
- Director: Haseeb Hassan
- Channel: Geo Entertainment
Kabli Pulao
- Writer: Zafar Mairaj
- Director: Kashif Nisar
- Channel: Green TV Entertainment
Razia
- Writer & Director: Mohsin Ali
- Channel: Express TV
Jeevan Nagar
- Writer: Awais Ahmed
- Director: Kashif Nisar
- Channel: Green TV Entertainment
Sar-e-Rah
- Writer: Adeel Razzaq
- Director: Ahmed Bhatti
- Channel: ARY Digital
Other Notable Pakistani Dramas 2023
Neem
- Writer: Kashif Anwar
- Director: Shahzad Kashmiri
- Channel: Hum TV
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Pinjra
- Writer: Asma Nabeel
- Director: Najaf Bilgrami
- Channel: ARY Digital
Kuch Ankahi
- Writer: Mohammad Ahmed
- Director: Nadeem Baig
- Channel: ARY Digital
Jhok Sarkar
- Writer: Hashim Nadeem
- Director: Saife Hassan
- Channel: Hum TV
Guru
- Writer: Likhari
- Director: Bilawal Hussain Abbasi
- Channel: Express TV
22 Qadam
- Writer: Zeeshan Ilyas
- Director: Anjum Shehzad
- Channel: Green TV Entertainment
Tumharey Husn Kay Naam
- Writer: Sara Qayyum / Story & Screenplay: Umera Ahmed
- Director: Saqib Khan
- Channel: Green TV Entertainment
Nauroz
- Writer: Kashif Anwar
- Director: Shahzad Kashmiri
- Channel: Green TV Entertainment
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Jurm
- Writer: Shah Yasir
- Director: Mehreen Jabbar
- Channel: Geo Entertainment
Jindo
- Writer: Qurban Ali Rao
- Director: Anjum Shehzad
- Channel: Green TV Entertainment
Meher Mah
- Write: Akhtar Qayyum
- Director: Najaf Bilgrami
- Channel: Express TV
Fan Favorite Pakistani Dramas 2023
Tere Bin
- Writer: Nooran Makhdoom
- Director: Siraj-ul-Haq
- Channel: Geo Entertainment
Baby Baji
- Writer: Mansoor Ahmed Khan
- Director: Tehseen Khan
- Channel: ARY Digital
Mayi Ri
- Story & Concept: Sana Fahad
- Director: Meesam Naqvi
- Channel: ARY Digital
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Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha
- Writer: Sidra Sehar Imran
- Director: Badar Mehmood
- Channel: ARY Digital
Jaisay Aapki Marzi
- Writer: Naila Jaffri
- Director: Saba Hameed
- Channel: ARY Digital
Final Remarks
Honestly speaking, when I set out to compile this list, I was certain that I would have many names to add in the ‘best’ category. But as it turns out, even with all the novelty and variations that Pakistani dramas offered this year, few dramas made it to the ‘best’ list since this list obviously comprises dramas that struck a chord with me throughout or for the most part. However, it was definitely refreshing watching so many different themes in dramas this year.
There were also so many dramas that made it to the notable list for the reasons stated above which basically gives hope that the writers and producers are headed in the right direction. To sum up, we need more mini-series or dramas that end in 12 weeks because most of the dramas in the notable list only lost their spark and direction because they were stretched. At the end of the day not only is content the king but the way this content keeps the viewers glued is the determining factor.
Do share your thoughts about the Pakistani dramas of 2023. Which ones made it to your ‘best’ list and which ones in your opinion missed their mark?