The following is a list of events affecting Pakistani television in 2016. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.

Television programs

Programs debuting in 2016

Start dateShowChannelSource
9 JanuaryMain Kaise KahoonUrdu 1
13 JanuaryBabul Ka AngnaGeo Network
18 JanuaryLagaoHum TV
25 JanuaryMann Mayal
HeerGeo Network
Mohay Piya Rang LaagaARY Digital
Shehzada Saleem
28 JanuaryAb Kar Meri Rafugari
3 FebruaryKisay ChahoonHum TV
4 FebruaryTum Yaad AayeARY Digital
8 FebruaryMera Yaar Miladay
11 FebruaryPakeezahHum TV
17 FebruaryJudaiARY Digital
Noor JahanGeo Network
22 FebruaryZindagi Tujh Ko JiyaHum TV
29 FebruarySangdilGeo Network
5 MarchDil LagiARY Digital
12 MarchAnabia
14 MarchKhoat
15 MarchZara Yaad KarHum TV
23 MarchTum Kon PiyaUrdu 1
30 MarchHaya Ke Daaman MainHum TV
9 AprilDil-e-BeqararHum TV
Nok JhokARY Digital
10 AprilUdaariHum TV
12 AprilWafaGeo Entertainment
13 AprilIss Khamoshi Ka Matlab
24 AprilMor MahalGeo Entertainment
Shaam Dhaley
25 AprilMannchali
30 AprilKahan Tum Chalay Gye
3 MayTum Meri HoARY Digital
10 MayBesharam
11 MayDeewanaHum TV
13 MayJhoot
17 MayKhwab Saraye
3 JuneDharkan
6 JuneMaikay Ki Yaad Na AayeGeo Network
11 JuneKathputliHum TV
6 JulyMeri Saheli Meri BhabiGeo Entertainment
7 JulyIftar MulaqatGeo Kahani
11 JulyBe AitbaarHum TV
Izn-e-RukhsatGeo Network
BandhanARY Digital
Saheliyaan
Naimat
Tum Milay
Mein Mehru Hoon
12 JulyAap Ke Liye
DhaaniGeo Network
13 JulyTeri Chah MeinARY Digital
Joru Ka GhulamGeo Entertainment
14 JulyMarzi
15 JulyNoor-e-Zindagi
16 JulyThoda Sa Aasman
Yeh Chahatein Yeh Shiddatein
21 JulyGhayalARY Digital
23 JulyLaajHum TV
25 JulyRishta Anjana SaARY Digital
4 AugustBay AibUrdu 1
5 AugustMeher Aur MeherbaanUrdu 1
10 AugustSaya-e-Dewar Bhi NahiHum TV
15 AugustMera Dard BayzubanGeo Network
27 AugustDilli Walay Dularay BabuARY Digital
1 SeptemberSang-e-Mar MarHum TV
12 SeptemberSanam
17 SeptemberMere HumnawaARY Digital
19 SeptemberBad GumaanHum TV
27 SeptemberChoti Si Zindagi
27 SeptemberHatheli
29 SeptemberHaasilGeo TV
2 OctoberBin Roye
14 OctoberDil BanjaaraHum TV
18 OctoberAhsasUrdu 1
18 OctoberChahat Hui Tere NaamGeo Network
19 OctoberKhoobsuratUrdu 1
22 OctoberKhuda Mera Bhi HaiARY Digital
22 OctoberDukh SukhUrdu 1
24 OctoberRoshniGeo Network
24 OctoberManjdhaarGeo Network
28 OctoberSilaHum TV
29 OctoberKhuda Aur Muhabbat (season 2)Geo Network
31 OctoberKuch Na KahoHum TV
2 NovemberShehrnazUrdu 1
8 NovemberMoray SaiyaanARY Digital
9 NovemberWaadaARY Digital
17 NovemberBay KhudiARY Digital
19 NovemberMera Kya Qasoor ThaGeo Network
20 NovemberMannatGeo Network
21 NovemberEk Pal Ka MalaalUrdu 1
29 NovemberBechari MehrunnisaGeo Network
30 NovemberYeh IshqARY Digital
3 DecemberNatakHum TV
5 DecemberGilaHum TV
6 DecemberMuqabilARY Digital
22 DecemberManchahiGeo Network

Programs ending in 2016

End dateShowChannelFirst airedStatusSource
5 MayKisay ChahoonHum TV2016Ended
16 MayLagaoHum TV2016Ended
2 JuneZindagi Tujh Ko JiyaHum TV2016Ended
3 AugustDil-e-BeqararHum TV2016Ended
6 AugustNoor JahanGeo Entertainment2016Ended
10 AugustWafaGeo Entertainment2016Ended
11 AugustTum Yaad AayeARY Digital2016Ended
20 AugustNok JhokARY Digital2016Ended
25 AugustPakeezahHum TV2016Ended
3 SeptemberShaam DhaleyGeo Entertainment2016Ended
5 SeptemberMann MayalHum TV2016Ended
8 SeptemberShehzada SaleemARY Digital2016Ended
10 SeptemberDil LagiARY Digital2016Ended
20 SeptemberZara Yaad KarHum TV2016Ended

Hum TV

ARY Digital

  • Mere Ajnabi (20 January 2016)
  • Aitraz (4 March 2016)
  • Vasl-e-Yaar (7 March 2016)
  • Batashay (2 April 2016)
  • Naraaz (26 April 2016)
  • Guzaarish (3 May 2016)
  • Bay Qasoor (1 June 2016)
  • Mohay Piya Rang Laaga (13 June 2016)
  • Ab Kar Meri Rafugari (14 July 2016)
  • Guriya Rani (21 July 2016)

Geo Entertainment

Channels

Launches: