Pakistani star Ayesha Omar is stepping into uncharted territory with Lazawal Ishq, the country’s first-ever dating reality show — but the teaser has already set social media on fire.
Dropped on YouTube on September 12, the promo reveals four young couples living together for 100 days inside a luxury villa, taking on challenges, dates, and games to prove their love. The winning couple will walk away with a grand prize.
But the bold concept has split opinion. Critics are calling it “un-Islamic” and “against Pakistani culture,” demanding an instant ban from PEMRA. Many fear the show could promote indecency and undermine marriage, likening it to India’s Splitsvilla and America’s Love Island.
On the other side, supporters argue the show is timely — giving couples a chance to understand each other before marriage, which could even lower divorce rates. Some say dating is already happening, and bringing it on screen might normalize open, honest conversations.
While the backlash grows, Ayesha Omar has described Lazawal Ishq as a “unique, first-of-its-kind experience” for Pakistani television — a show unlike anything viewers have seen before.
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