Important Pakistani dramas you can catch up on while self-isolating.

Because you still should be self-isolating! These shows highlight social issues that plague our society

While the Pakistani film industry has lost its ability to connect with the majority because of the high price of tickets, dramas remain the surest way to explore difficult issues in Pakistani society and their reach is beyond borders.

Pakistani dramas are a powerful agent for raising awareness and even changing minds; the credit goes to some of our fantastic writers and directors who know how to translate the toughest and at times most delicate issues on to the small screen.

These are perhaps the most difficult dramas to make because they can run into trouble with censorship, with regional and tribal sensitivities but our fearless creative media pushes on, producing some eye-opening content despite every obstacle.

Don't miss out on these quality dramas because the subjects are difficult, they are all well worth your time.

Udaari

Starring Farhan Saeed, Urwa Hocane, Ahsan Khan, Bushra Ansari and Samiya Mumtaz among others.

Despite dealing with a serious topic like child abuse and rape, this serial - written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Ehteshamuddin - has an uplifting feeling and teaches survivors that they can move on and live their lives.

Sang-e-Mar Mar

Written by Mustafa Arifi and directed by Saife Hassan, this thrilling serial is Shakespearian in its breadth and should count as one of the masterpieces of the small screen.

A stark, unrelenting story of rural Swat and honour culture, which suppresses and controls both the women and men of that part of society. The cast includes Naumaan Ijaz, Sania Saeed, Mikaal Zulfikar, Paras Masroor and Kubra Khan in lead roles.

Meri Guriya

This Ali Hassan directorial A blood chilling thriller about a child serial killer hiding in plain sight.

Don't be afraid step in and watch how our culture offers more protection to the perpetrators of such crimes than the victims in Radain Shah's heart-wrenching story. Sonya Hussyn, Sania Saeed, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sajid Hassan did justice to their roles.

Nanhi

A look into the life of a mentally challenged young girl (Sajal Aly) in the poorest area of Karachi . Raw and painful this story is no fairy tale but it is inhabited by quite a few monsters. This one by Mona Haseeb is not for the faint of heart or those looking for light relief.

Javed Shaikh, Shahroz Sabswari, Shahood Alvi and Asma Abbas also hold their own in the Haseeb Hassan project.

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