Stories by Javaria Farooqui

Here's why the Hania Aamir and Fahad Mustafa starrer is creating such a stir both on social media and in the hearts of Pakistani drama enthusiasts.

From the villainous mother-in-law of everyone's nightmares to the resilience of the daughters-in-law, this drama has captured the hearts of audiences.

Romance tropes of the 80s are making a comeback in the best possible way — through heroes that aren't toxic.

I spoke to salon owners and goers in different socio-economic areas in Lahore and realised that beauty is a multilayered concept in our country.

Love and romance? More like toxic masculinity masked as love through romantic dialogue, background music and powerful visuals of wealth.

Western dramas make use of special effects and graphics to scare viewers. Pakistanis do it a little differently.

Her inclusion is seen as an unnecessary attempt to bring 'masala' into the series and jerks them out of their escapist fantasies.