The drama is based on many stories on multiple issues of the society and indirect criticism of the Martial Law and the military regime in Pakistan and the electoral system. Many major Pakistani stars and artists played guest roles including the great comedians like Late Lehri, Late comedian Moin Akhtar and Late Mahmood Ali. The twist occurs when the writer Anwar Maqsood appears near the end of the serial to inform the characters that the serial is about to end.
True Stories of Mothers from all over the country including chit chat with women on their doors, also interviews of celebrities on set, regarding their childhood and relationship with their mothers.
Tanhaiyaan is a 1985 Pakistani drama serial which is now considered a cult classic. The drama serial was directed by the legendary Shahzad Khalil and was written by the famous drama writer Haseena Moin. Tanhaiyan featured an ensemble star cast of veterans such as Shehnaz Sheikh, Marina Khan, Badar Khalil, Azra Sherwani, Asif Raza Mir, Behroze Sabzwari, Qazi Wajid, Jamshed Ansari, Yasmeen Ismail, Durdana Butt, Mohammad Yousaf, Sultana Zafar, Subhani Ba Younas and Imtiaz Ali. It is the story of two sisters who lose their parents and go to live with their aunt. One of their efforts to buy back their parents' house leads them to realise what makes a house a home. It has re-run several times on PTV and other TV channels, owing to its popularity.
Marvi was a popular drama broadcast on Pakistan Television Corporation in 1993. It was a modern version of the Sindhi folk tale, Umar Marvi. It starred Ghazal Siddique as Marvi and Hassam Qazi as Umar. It was adapted by Noorul-Huda Shah and directed by Sultana Siddiqui. It saw Mahnoor Baloch debut in a supporting role.
Riyasat is a PTV drama which aired in 2005.
Mehndi is a 2003 Pakistani television drama serial which revolves around the life of four young women, all with their own set of marital problems.
Talaash is Pakistan television mini-series featuring Junoon, a popular Pakistani sufi rock music group. It was written by Anwar Maqsood and directed by Atiqa Odho. Due to its novel storyline it became an extremely popular drama in Pakistan.
