“If I had not brought Pakistani content forward, audiences might still be longing for Indian programming. Pakistani dramas have helped reduce viewers’ dependence on Indian content while also giving audiences a strong homegrown alternative.”

— Sultana Siddiqui, director and founder of the Hum TV Network

“Like everything big in life [such as having a baby] demands sacrifice. And if some things aren’t like they used to be, let them go, because so many things are so much better. You’ll experience new joys, focus on those.”

— Ali Gul Pir, rapper and actor

“My mother never allowed me to use make-up and that’s why I don’t use it even when I am working in a drama.”

— Hina Afridi, actor and model

“Ignoring your partner’s needs and still expecting a happy relationship is like ignoring [that] your plants need water and still expecting a beautiful garden.”

— Ahsan Khan, actor

Published in Dawn, ICON, August 16th, 2026