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Pakistani Dramas to Watch in September 2026

Every ongoing hit and new premiere airing on ARY, Hum TV, Geo, Green, and Express this month

The 2026 HUM TV blockbuster drama series Zanjeerain, written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, follows an intricate web of rural romance, psychological thrills, and intense family politics set against a lush, mountainous backdrop. The plot centers on a volatile clash between tradition-bound families and power-hungry tribal rivals, forcing deeply flawed characters to break free from the metaphorical "chains" (zanjeerain) of social expectations, forced marriages, and hidden deceptions while trying to protect their loved ones from escalating violence and betrayal. This gripping narrative is brought to life by a powerhouse ensemble cast starring Sajal Aly as the resilient female lead Rabia, Ameer Gilani as Muddasir, and Danyal Zafar as Sar Buland, alongside a stellar supporting lineup that features Sahar Hashmi as Sher Bano, Ahsan Khan as Sherdil, Adnan Siddiqui as Zafran Khan, Samiya Mumtaz, and Momal Sheikh.

Promotional poster of drama serial, 'Zanjeerein'. HUM TV

The primetime line-up across Pakistan's biggest networks is unusually packed this month, with long-runners crossing the 60 and 70 episode marks right alongside freshly launched serials still finding their footing.

This round-up covers every drama that official channel schedules, YouTube uploads, and verified episode counts confirm is airing on ARY Digital, Hum TV, Geo Entertainment, Green Entertainment, and Express Entertainment through September 2026.

Titles that only exist on tracker sites without a matching official schedule entry are flagged separately, because a release date isn't real until the channel itself confirms it.

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Here's the full picture, organized by channel and daily slot.

Channel Drama Air Days & Time September Status
ARY Digital Toota Huwa Dil Daily, 7:00 PM Episode 70 range
ARY Digital Bas Tera Saath Ho Mon & Tue, 8:00 PM Episode 36 (1 Sep)
ARY Digital Mirza Ki Heer Wed & Thu, 8:00 PM Episode 39 (3 Sep)
ARY Digital Dar-e-Nijaat Fri & Sat, 8:00 PM Episode 12 (5 Sep)
ARY Digital Main Tera Mon–Fri, 9:00 PM Episode 33 (4 Sep)
Hum TV Deewar Daily, 7:00 PM Episode 74 (3 Sep)
Hum TV Bombay Tailors Mon & Tue, 8:00 PM Episode 16 (1 Sep)
Hum TV Zanjeerain Wed & Thu, 8:00 PM Episode 37 range
Hum TV Aap Ki Izzat Fri & Sat, 8:00 PM Episode 15 (4 Sep)
Hum TV Leader Sun, 8:00 PM Episode 25 (30 Aug)
Hum TV Naraz Hai Zindagi Mon–Fri, 9:00 PM Episode 25 (3 Sep)
Hum TV Zehar-e-Mohabbat Sat & Sun, 9:00 PM Episode 5 (5 Sep)
Geo Entertainment Beti Ka Ghar Konsa Mon–Sat, 7:00 PM Episode 49 (5 Sep)
Geo Entertainment Tapish Mon & Tue, 8:00 PM Episode 28 (1 Sep)
Geo Entertainment Khafa Wed & Thu, 8:00 PM Episode 10 (3 Sep)
Geo Entertainment Nashtar Fri & Sat, 8:00 PM Episode 6 (5 Sep)
Geo Entertainment Kaisa Yeh Ishq Mon–Sat, 9:00 PM Episode 22 (5 Sep)
Green Entertainment Dastoor Daily, 7:00 PM Around episode 15
Green Entertainment Laaj Fri–Sun, 8:00 PM Episode 42 (5 Sep)
Green Entertainment Intekhab Mon–Fri, 9:00 PM Around episode 60
Express Entertainment Mere Pass Raho Tum Fri–Sun, 9:00 PM Episode 60 range
Express Entertainment Ay Dushman-e-Jaan Mon–Thu, 9:00 PM Unverified as of July
Green Entertainment Mitti De Baway TBA Teased, no date
Green Entertainment Nizaam TBA Teased, no date

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Toota Huwa Dil

The selected region features Pakistani actress Nazish Jahangir portraying her character Sameen in the promotional thumbnail for Episode 35 of the drama series Toota Huwa Dil. In this intense close-up shot, she wears a deep red dupatta and outfit, looking deeply concerned and distressed while facing her co-star. The background showcases soft, blurred green garden foliage, contrasting with her vibrant attire. The overlay text on the image specifies "EPISODE 35 PROMO," alongside the show's stylized title text on the left edge. The official ARY Digital network logo is prominently displayed in the upper-left corner of the full frame.
Nazish Jahangir as Sameen delivers an emotionally tense performance in the Episode 35 teaser of Toota Huwa Dil. ARY Digital

ARY's nightly 7 PM slot belongs to this romance about two people patching themselves together after heartbreak. It launched at the end of June and has already built up enough episodes to count as one of the channel's steadiest current runs, which says something given how crowded ARY's roster is right now.

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Channel and slot: ARY Digital, daily, 7:00 PM
Premiered: 27 June 2026; episode 70 aired this week
Genre: Romance
Cast: Agha Ali, Nazish Jahangir, Babar Ali, Shermeen Ali, Arez Ahmed, Mohsin Gillani
Premise: Two broken hearts, Sameen and Idraan, find hope in each other

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Bas Tera Saath Ho

The image captures a tender, emotionally resonant moment between a man and a woman sitting closely together in a softly lit, ambient setting. The man, sporting a well-groomed beard, a casual beige vest over a white button-down shirt with rolled-up sleeves, looks down thoughtfully with a gentle expression. Beside him, the woman leans her head affectionately onto his shoulder, a serene and soft smile gracing her lips. Her long, dark hair cascades down as she elegantly rests her hands over his, highlighting a sense of comfort, deep trust, and mutual solace. The warm, hazy lighting filtering into the room enhances the intimate and cinematic atmosphere of the scene, while the prominent logo in the top right corner indicates it is a still from a high-quality television drama production, beautifully encapsulating a narrative of companionship and quiet romance.
Farhan Saeed and Sana Javed in a scene from the ARY Digital drama series Bas Tera Saath Ho. ARY Digital

Farhan Saeed and Sana Javed lead this marital drama about a woman whose sense of duty keeps devouring her own feelings, a theme the show's own tagline leans into directly. It was among the final scripts from the late writer Saira Raza, which gives the September episodes added weight for longtime fans of her work.

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Channel and slot: ARY Digital, Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 4 May 2026; episode 36 on 1 September
Cast: Farhan Saeed, Sana Javed, Zoya Nasir, Faran Tahir, Saba Hameed, Haris Waheed
Writer: the late Saira Raza; director: Qasim Ali Mureed
Premise: "responsibilities that never end… emotions that stay unheard"

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Mirza Ki Heer

An official promotional poster for the Pakistani television drama series Mirza Ki Heer, broadcasted on ARY Digital, showcases three primary characters set against a dimly lit, historic architectural backdrop reminiscent of an old city alleyway at dusk or dawn. On the left stands a young man with sharp facial features, a neatly trimmed beard, and short dark hair, wearing an open beige button-down shirt over a white tank top and dark jeans. In the center, a young woman looks directly forward with a serious expression, her long, wavy brown hair draped over her shoulders, dressed in a traditional light-colored outfit adorned with an embroidered neckline and a green dupatta draped across her chest. To the right, an older man with slicked-back hair and a prominent mustache gives a knowing, slightly mischievous look while adjusting his collar, wearing a beige blazer over a dark shirt. The stylized title text "Mirza Ki Heer" is positioned vertically across the lower center in a cream, modern font, situated right above the prominent golden lettering that reads "STARTING TONIGHT", with the blue and yellow ARY Digital HD logo visible in the bottom-left corner.
A promotional poster for drama series Mirza Ki Heer. ARY Digital

Zahid Ahmed's turn as Dil Nawaz anchors a story the network describes as a love caught between truth and illusion, and by early September the show is closing in on 40 episodes without losing its central tension.

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Channel and slot: ARY Digital, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 8 April 2026; episode 39 on 3 September
Cast: Ali Raza, Hina Afridi, Zahid Ahmed, Ali Safina, Zainab Qayoom, Nayyar Ejaz, Mahnoor Parvaiz, Ismat Zaidi, Ali Tahir
Premise: a romance caught between truth and illusion

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Dar-e-Nijaat

A close-up shot capturing actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem resting her chin on her hand while leaning over the back of a muted beige sofa couch. She is wearing a vibrant, oversized bright orange hoodie with the hood pulled back, slightly gathering around her neck, and her dark brown hair is pulled back into a casual, soft bun with delicate loose strands framing her face. Her expression is deeply pensive, melancholy, and contemplative, with her dark brown eyes looking off into the distance, lost in thought. The background is softly blurred with a warm, dim low-light ambiance, showcasing a rustic brick wall texture and faint indoor lighting bokeh that emphasizes her isolated, reflective, and sorrowful mood.
A contemplative moment of Dur-e-Fishan Saleem reflecting the deep emotional undercurrents of the drama. /3's Entertainment

This is the month's biggest pairing on paper: Sheheryar Munawar and Dur-e-Fishan Saleem sharing a screen for the first time, in a script from novelist Umera Ahmed. 

Coverage around its August launch noted it marks a project from ARY Digital that stars Nameer Khan and Durefishan Saleem alongside Munawar and was written by Umera Ahmed. Twelve episodes in, the promised mix of faith, betrayal and unresolved feeling is still setting up rather than resolving anything.

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Channel and slot: ARY Digital, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 1 August 2026; episode 12 on 5 September
Genre: Romance, drama
Cast: Sheheryar Munawar, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, Nameer Nawaz Khan, Faran Tahir, Romaisa Khan, Nadia Afgan, Saba Hameed, Sania Saeed
Writer: Umera Ahmed; Director: Saqib Khan
Premise: a tale of destiny, heartbreak, and redemption

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Main Tera

Ghana Ali stars in the Pakistani drama serial "Main Tera," as showcased in this promotional thumbnail for Episode 14. In this gripping scene from the ARY Digital production, she portrays a moment of intense emotional tension, her expressive eyes and serious facial demeanor suggesting a pivotal turning point or confrontation within the unfolding narrative. Dressed in a traditional olive-green outfit with an understated neckline trim, her long, wavy auburn hair falls elegantly over her shoulders, complementing the warm, domestic setting behind her. The background features polished wooden cabinets, a soft-toned lampshade, and filtered natural light coming through a window, adding depth to the frame. The dramatic title "Main Tera" is boldly displayed in a metallic gold font at the bottom left, contrasted by a crisp blue and yellow graphic overlay announcing the "EPISODE 14 PROMO," which anchors the visual as a teaser for the upcoming storyline.
Ghana Ali in the drama serial Main Tera. ARY Digital

A five-nights-a-week family drama that doesn't chase the same intensity as ARY's weekend slots but has quietly built a loyal audience through consistency alone.

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Channel and slot: ARY Digital, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: 22 July 2026; episode 33 on 4 September
Genre: Drama, family
Cast: Arez Ahmed, Ghana Ali, Yusra Irfan

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Deewar

An expressive promotional poster for the Hum TV drama serial Deewar features a central vertical crack splitting the image, showcasing a stark contrast between its ensemble cast members. The image prominently features a central, smiling female protagonist dressed in a teal and crimson dupatta standing ahead of a fractured stone column. Flanking her on either side are two distinct groups of actors: on the left, a somber couple looks forward, with the man in a sleek black shirt and tie and the woman in a maroon outfit; on the right side of the divide, a woman in an elegant mustard-gold ensemble stands alongside a man in a black button-down shirt and a woman in deep crimson. The background radiates a dusty, warm amber light filtering through stone architectural ruins, underscoring the dramatic tension. Bold, distressed text overlays the scene reading "EPISODE 36 OUT NOW!" at the top and "DEEWAR - GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE" at the bottom, anchored by the official Hum TV network logo in the upper right corner.
Cast members of the Pakistani drama Deewar. Hum TV

Hum TV's nightly anchor is a family saga that has now passed 70 episodes without the channel ever publishing a formal synopsis, which is unusual for a show this prominent but hasn't hurt the ratings.

Sunita Marshall leads a cast large enough to fill an ensemble drama twice over.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, daily, 7:00 PM (repeat 11 AM)
Premiered: 19 June 2026; episode 74 on 3 September
Writer: Maimona Aziz; director: Adeel Siddiqui
Cast: Sunita Marshall, Ali Abbas, Mahnoor Sheikh, Meer Yousuf, Hashir Muhammad, Nawal Parveiz Malik, Arooba Mirza, Ahmed Hussain, Rizwan Ali Jafri, Asad Malik, Laila Wasti, Adnan Jaffar
OST: Sahir Ali Bagga and Afshan Fawad

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Bombay Tailors

A promotional poster for the Pakistani television series Bombay Tailors displays actors Ali Ansari and Anika Zulfikar standing side by side against a warm, dimly lit background reminiscent of a boutique workshop. On the left, Ali Ansari sports a well-groomed short beard, a dark hairstyle parted to the side, and a blue tailor's chalk tucked behind his ear. He wears a sleek, solid black button-up shirt and carries a light-colored measuring tape loosely draped around his collar, holding onto one end of it along with a stack of folded papers. To his right, Anika Zulfikar stands elegantly, looking toward the camera with a gentle, confident smile while holding the other end of the measuring tape near his chin. She is dressed in a radiant, royal blue silk saree adorned with intricate silver and blue floral embroidery along the border and blouse sleeves. Her long, dark brown hair is styled in loose, cascading waves over her shoulders, and she wears a delicate silver chain necklace and a classic metallic wrist watch. The ambient lighting focuses softly on the duo, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the rich textures of their clothing to create a cinematic and romantic atmosphere.
Lead cast of the drama serial Bombay Tailors. HUM TV

A joint production between Moomal Productions and MD Productions, this one leans on a veteran supporting cast, Sania Saeed and Ali Safina among them, to carry a story built around a small tailoring shop and the lives tangled around it.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 PM (repeat Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM)
Premiered: 13 July 2026; episode 16 on 1 September
Writer: Adeel Afzal; director: Mazhar Moin
Cast: Aniqa Zulfiqar, Ali Ansari, Sania Saeed, Tanveer Ahmed, Ali Safina, Dania Enwer, Ali Tahir, Farzana Munir
OST: Sami Khan and Mughfira Ijaz

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Zanjeerain

A promotional poster for the Pakistani television drama series titled Zanjeerain. The poster features a collage of characters set against a vibrant orange, torn-paper style background. At the top center is a large, black-and-white, close-up portrait of a woman looking directly forward with a serious expression. To her left is an older man with a prominent mustache wearing a traditional dark cap. To her right is a young man looking off-camera. Below these central figures are three more cast members: a man in a grey suit jacket and black scarf on the bottom left, a smiling young woman in the center, and another young man on the bottom right. The title "Zanjeerain" is rendered in a metallic, stylized font at the bottom, wrapped with literal metal chains. Production and crew credits, including "Momina Duraid Productions," director Shahzad Kashmiri, and writer Farhat Ishtiaq, are visible alongside the Hum TV network logo in the upper right corner.
Official promotional poster for the Hum TV drama series Zanjeerain. Hum TV/Momina Duraid Productions

Farhat Ishtiaq's script and Sajal Aly's performance have made this the buzziest Wednesday-Thursday slot on Hum TV right now.

A recent confrontation scene between Aly's character Rabiya and Danyal Zafar's Sar Buland went viral, with viewers calling it the "Best scene of the whole drama" online. Set against the mountains of Azad Kashmir, the show has built its tension around a feud between rival families that finally boiled over on screen this week.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 29 April 2026; episode 36 on 3 September
Writer: Farhat Ishtiaq; director: Shehzad Kashmiri
Cast: Sajal Aly, Ameer Gilani, Danyal Zafar, Sehar Hashmi, Adnan Siddiqui, Ahsan Khan

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Aap Ki Izzat

In this scene from the Pakistani drama serial Aap Ki Izzat, actors Ahsan Khan and Urwa Hocane, playing the characters Tabish and Beena, are depicted sitting closely on a bed in a dimly lit room, framed against semi-transparent blue window curtains. Tabish, on the left, is wearing a black blazer over a dark grey shalwar kameez accented with a purple pocket square, sporting a neat mustache and looking toward his wife with an intense expression. Beena sits facing him on the right, dressed in an off-white embroidered traditional outfit decorated with delicate floral patterns and a matching dupatta draped over her shoulder. The cool, ambient blue lighting pouring in from behind emphasizes the emotionally charged, serious atmosphere between the couple as they engage in a deep and tense conversation about their marriage.
An intense bedroom confrontation between Tabish and Beena under dim blue light in a scene from the drama Aap Ki Izzat. HUM TV

Another Umera Ahmed script, this time paired with director Saife Hassan and led by Ahsan Khan and Urwa Hocane.

It's moving at a slower two-episodes-a-week pace than some of its neighbors, but the cast alone, which includes Saif Ali Khan, keeps it on the must-watch list.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 17 July 2026; episode 14 on 29 August, episode 15 on 4 September
Writer: Umera Ahmed; director: Saife Hassan
Cast: Ahsan Khan, Urwa Hocane, Sania Saeed, Saif Ali Khan
OST: Ali Zafar

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Leader

This promotional photograph features Pakistani actors Ali Raza and Kinza Hashmi on the outdoor set of their television drama series Leader. Sitting in the foreground, Ali Raza faces slightly away from the camera in a short-sleeved black button-up polo shirt and blue jeans, looking directly at the viewer with light stubble and neatly styled dark hair. Behind him on the right, Kinza Hashmi rests her head on her hand, smiling gently while seated on a red patterned chair. She wears a deep maroon velvet tunic intricately embellished with traditional floral embroidery and light beige wide-leg trousers. In the background, a large, vibrant red political student flag flies high against brick campus buildings and outdoor greenery, creating a stark contrast and symbolizing the intense student politics that drive the plot of the series.
Behind the scenes with Ali Raza and Kinza Hashmi on the sets of HUM TV's political-romance drama serial, Leader. Momina Duraid Productions

The lone weekly entry on this list, airing just once every Sunday, which makes its episode count look modest next to daily and biweekly shows but doesn't make it any less worth following for viewers invested in Kinza Hashmi and Ali Raza's storyline.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, Sunday, 8:00 PM
On air since: late March 2026; episode 25 on 30 August
Writer: Radain Shah; director: Asad Mumtaz Malik
Cast: Ali Raza, Kinza Hashmi

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Naraz Hai Zindagi

A promotional poster for the Pakistani drama serial Naraz Hai Zindagi captures a young woman, portrayed by actress Alizeh Shah, standing gracefully amidst a vast, vibrant field of red poppy flowers. She is positioned centrally, looking slightly over her left shoulder with a pensive and melancholic expression. Her dark hair is styled sleek and straight, flowing down her back, and she wears prominent, elegant metallic dangle earrings along with a multi-layered beaded statement necklace. Her outfit is a deep magenta or plum-colored traditional silk attire with a matching flowing sheer dupatta that drapes softly over her arms. The background features a dramatic, picturesque sunset sky filled with soft orange, pink, and grey clouds, while numerous delicate red petals drift through the air around her, adding a sense of movement and emotional gravity to the scene. Near the bottom, large, stylized white typography displays the show's title, "Naraz Hai Zindagi," alongside broadcast details indicating it premieres on July 28th, airing Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM on HUM TV. The top of the poster lists production credits against the fading light of the horizon.
stands amidst a field of poppies in the official promotional poster for HUM TV's drama serial Naraz Hai Zindagi. HUM TV

Alizeh Shah headlines this five-nights-a-week drama that premiered in late July and has already stacked up 25 episodes by early September, a pace that suggests Hum TV is treating it as a priority slot rather than a filler show.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: 28 July 2026; episode 25 on 3 September
Writer: Misbah Ali Syed; director: Shah Hussain
Cast: Alizeh Shah, Sania Shamshad, Subhan Awan, Danial Afzal

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Zehar-e-Mohabbat

Hum TV's freshest launch, barely two weeks old as September opens. Zoha Tauqeer and Umer Shahzad lead a cast small enough that the show still feels like it's introducing its characters rather than delving deep into its plot.

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Channel and slot: Hum TV, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: around 22 August 2026; episode 4 on 30 August, episode 5 on 5 September
Writer: Shahid Dogar; director: Saqib Zafar
Cast: Zoha Tauqeer, Umer Shahzad, Arez Ahmed

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Beti Ka Ghar Konsa

Geo's six-nights-a-week 7 PM slot is carried by a large ensemble and a fairly classic set-up: a wealthy, judgmental mother-in-law versus a humble family of daughters.

Momal Sheikh and Humayoun Ashraf lead a cast deep enough to include veterans like Saba Faisal and Behroz Sabzwari.

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Channel and slot: Geo Entertainment, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 PM
On air since: around 11 July 2026; episode 49 on 5 September
Production: 7th Sky Entertainment; director: Zahid Mehmood; writer: Seema Ghazal
Cast: Momal Sheikh, Humayoun Ashraf, Ali Abbas, Namra Shahid, Saba Faisal, Behroz Sabzwari, Khaled Anam
Premise: A wealthy mother-in-law makes life difficult for the daughter-in-law whose family she once looked down on

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Tapish

Muneeb Butt plays a short-tempered heir drawn to a woman already engaged to his closest friend, a set-up that's fairly familiar territory for Pakistani drama but gets a boost here from Laiba Khan's performance opposite him.

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Channel and slot: Geo Entertainment, Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 1 June 2026; episode 28 on 1 September
Producer: Erum Binte Shahid; director: Ahmed Bhatti; writer: Rehana Aftab
Cast: Muneeb Butt, Laiba Khan, Saad Qureshi, Saba Faisal, Faran Tahir, Shermeen Ali

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Khafa

Mikaal Zulfiqar and Hira Mani lead a story about a wrongly accused schoolteacher forced into a protective marriage, with a stepbrother's quiet obsession complicating everything further. Only ten episodes in, it's still early enough to jump in without feeling lost.

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Channel and slot: Geo Entertainment, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 5 August 2026; episode 10 on 3 September
Production: 7th Sky Entertainment; director: Irfan Aslam; writer: Rukhsana Nigar
Cast: Mikaal Zulfiqar, Hira Mani, Ayesha Rajpoot, Ahsan Afzal Khan, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi

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Nashtar

Danish Taimoor and Anmol Baloch star in a feudal-versus-modern clash built around a forced marriage, one of the freshest launches across all five channels this month.

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Channel and slot: Geo Entertainment, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 21 August 2026; episode 6 on 5 September
Production: 7th Sky Entertainment; director: Seraj ul Haq; writer: Maha Malik
Cast: Danish Taimoor, Anmol Baloch, Naeema Butt, Usmaan Peerzada, Haroon Shahid

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Kaisa Yeh Ishq

Geo's densest cast list belongs to this six-nights-a-week drama about a broken engagement, a hasty marriage, and a love that survives both.

Zoha Tauqeer, also currently on Hum TV's Zehar-e-Mohabbat, doubles up her screen presence this month.

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Channel and slot: Geo Entertainment, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: around 12 August 2026; episode 22 on 5 September
Producers: Arslan Zeeshan and Badar Mehmood; director: Abdul Ahad; writer: Naila Ansari
Cast: Zoha Tauqeer, Hashaam Khan, Usman Peerzada, Saima Hussyn, Salma Hasan

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Dastoor

Green Entertainment's newest daily serial, still finding its rhythm after an August launch. Hiba Aziz and Danial Afzal Khan lead a story about ego and pride that could go in several directions depending on how the network handles the next stretch of episodes.

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Channel and slot: Green Entertainment, daily, 7:00 PM
Premiered: 22 August 2026; around episode 15 by early September
Production: Multiverse Entertainment; writer: Sana Zafar; director: Kamran Akbar Khan
Cast: Hiba Aziz, Danial Afzal Khan, Areej Mohyudin, Faraz Farooqui, Naveen Naqvi

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Laaj

Green's weekend slot stands out for genre alone: this is a mystery and crime drama wrapped around a revenge plot, a rarer combination than the romance-heavy norm elsewhere on this list.

Aiza Awan and Syed Jibran lead.

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Channel and slot: Green Entertainment, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 PM
Premiered: 30 May 2026; episode 42 on 5 September
Genre: Mystery, crime, family
Director: Ali Farhan; writer: Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi
Cast: Aiza Awan, Syed Jibran, Sachal Afzal, Alyy Khan
Premise: a rejected love that turns into revenge

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Intekhab

Two sisters, opposite temperaments, one man caught between them.

It's a familiar shape for a Pakistani drama, but the show has run long enough, nearing 60 episodes, that it clearly found an audience willing to stay with it.

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Channel and slot: Green Entertainment, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: 9 June 2026; around episode 60 by 4 September
Cast: Sukaina Khan, Fahad Sheikh, Srha Asghar, Ali Abbas, Mohib Mirza
Premise: kind-hearted Muskaan is pressured into marrying the man her wealth-obsessed sister rejected

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Mere Pass Raho Tum

Express Entertainment's weekend slot is carried by Nawal Saeed and Omer Shahzad in a romantic family melodrama built around in-law interference and a lingering love triangle. It's the most reliably updated title on Express's roster right now, with new episodes still landing every week into September.

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Channel and slot: Express Entertainment, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: 3 April 2026; episode 56 on 22 August, continuing past episode 60
Production: Sunrise Productions; director: Shariq Yousuf Thara; writer: Ramis Tanveer
Cast: Nawal Saeed, Omer Shahzad, Azekah Daniel, Subhan Awan, Rahat Ghani, Huma Nawab

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Ay Dushman-e-Jaan

Worth a mention with a clear caveat. Sami Khan and Hina Altaf's drama about a stepmother-tormented young woman was last confirmed airing in July, and while Express's promotional material still advertises a nightly 9 PM slot, no episode upload past that point has been verified. Watch it, but don't be surprised if it's already wrapped.

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Channel and slot: Express Entertainment, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 PM
Premiered: 30 March 2026; last confirmed episode 57 on 9 July
Cast: Sami Khan, Hina Altaf, Babar Ali, Hina Khawaja Bayat
Status: September continuation unconfirmed

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Two more Green Entertainment titles deserve a mention even without a premiere date.

Mitti De Baway, a period drama set in Punjab starring Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali, released its trailer on 25 August and is expected sometime in late September or October, though nothing is locked in yet.

Nizaam, starring Nauman Ijaz, has only reached the teaser stage with a "coming soon" tag as of late August. Neither belongs on a definitive September watch-list yet, but both are worth bookmarking.

A final word of caution: several tracker sites are circulating premiere dates for Jaanam on ARY, Ek Chadar Maili Si on Hum TV, and a second season of Mere Humsafar, none of which appear on the actual channel schedules as of this writing.

Treat those claims as unconfirmed until the networks themselves post a trailer or episode.

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This promotional image features actors Sonya Hussyn and Sheheryar Munawar posing closely together for a contemporary Pakistani fashion collection campaign. A man and a woman pose closely together against a plain, light beige backdrop, showcasing elegant South Asian ethnic and formal attire. The woman on the left is captured from the waist up, looking slightly to her left with a gentle smile. Her dark hair is styled in a soft half-updo with loose, wavy tendrils framing her face, and she wears subtle traditional jewelry, including a thin black choker necklace, a nose stud, small metallic jhumka earrings, and a stack of silver bangles on her wrist. She is dressed in a deep crimson or maroon long-sleeved kurta paired with a lightweight chiffon dupatta draped over her shoulders. The dupatta features a striking tie-dye or ombre pattern with bold sweeps of dark gray, black, and maroon, finished with a delicate white lace or beaded border along the edges. To her right, the man stands slightly behind her, looking downward and to his left with a focused expression. He has wavy, short brown hair and wears a sophisticated charcoal gray or navy blue outfit consisting of a traditional straight-cut kurta shirt beneath a matching tailored, double-breasted blazer jacket with peak lapels and a white pocket square peeking out from the breast pocket. The lighting is soft and directional, casting gentle shadows that emphasize the rich textures of the fabrics and the warm tones of the scene.

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