1.13 Pakistani Soap Operas: The Trainwreck You Can't Stop Watching

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You’ve all heard about the infamous Indian Soap Operas, but prepare to learn about a different, yet equally troubling, industry. Pakistani soap operas, or "dramas" as they're so lovingly called, are equal parts addicting and horrifying. While the endless emotional blackmail and the weird cousin romances might be fun to watch, there's something uncomfortable simmering beneath the surface. If art reflects reality, what kind of truths can we learn about our culture from these spiralling stories? Is there a deeper problem here? Or did Dia and Iza have a 50 minute hissy fit for no reason?

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