KARACHI, October 16,2025 : After a four-year hiatus, the Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISAs) are set to return with their third edition on November 22 at the Festival Arena in Dubai, promising a dazzling celebration of talent across Pakistan’s film, television, music, fashion, and digital content industries.
The list of nominees for 22 out of 24 award categories was officially unveiled on Wednesday, featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment and digital media.
This year’s jury panel includes a mix of journalists and digital influencers: Hassan Choudary (Managing Editor, Something Haute), Taimoor Salahuddin (popularly known as Mooroo), and culture critics Kamran Jawaid, Maliha Rehman, and Sabah Bano Malik. Aamna Isani, also from Something Haute, has been appointed as jury manager for the event.
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The awards aim to recognise the most impactful contributions across various entertainment platforms, with a focus on celebrating creative excellence and public influence. Categories include Best Actor/Actress in Film, Best TV Drama, Best Music Video, Style Icon, Content Creator of the Year, and more.
The PISAs, launched to highlight and honour Pakistani talent globally, have previously been held in Dubai, drawing widespread participation from industry heavyweights, fans, and critics alike.
Digital Content
TikToker of the Year
Abu Bakar (Baba Che)
Alishbah Anjum
Areeka Haq
Jannat Mirza
Kanwal Aftab
Short-form Video Creator of the Year
Abul Hassan
Abbas Raza Bukhari
Kashaf Ali
Laiba Khurram
Shahveer Jafry
Long-form Video Creator of the Year
Abrar Hassan (Wild Lens by Abrar)
Junaid Akram (GanjiSwag)
Muhammad Shiraz (Shiraz Village Vlogs)
Rana Hamza Saif (RHS)
Sajid Rehman (Zalmi)
Lifestyle and Culture Creator of the Year
Adnan Zafar (Ken Doll)
Irfan Junejo
Romaisa Khan
Waliya Najib
Umar Khan (Ukhano)
Fashion
Bridal Couture Designer of the Year
Fahad Hussayn
Faraz Manan
Kamiar Rokni
Nomi Ansari
Rano’s Heirlooms
Luxury Pret Brand of the Year
Hussain Rehar
Iqbal Hussain
Misha Lakhani
Muse
Sania Maskatiya
Model of the Year
Abeer Asad Khan
Erica Robin
Jaweria Ali
Ghulam Nabi
Sona Rafique
Music
Song of the year
‘Blockbuster’ — Faris Shafi x Umair Butt x Gharwi Group
‘Departure Lane’ — Talha Anjum x Umair
‘Jhol’ — Maanu x Annural Khalid
‘Sadqay’ — Aashir Wajahat x Nayel x Nehaal Naseem
‘Tu Hai Kahan’ — Aur x Zayn Malik
Artist of the Year
Abdul Hannan
Annural Khalid
Hasan Raheem
Maanu
Talha Anjum
Film
Best Actor – Film
Fawad Khan – Nayaab
Samar Jafri – Na Baligh Afraad
Yasir Hussain – Taxali Gate
Best Actress – Film
Mehwish Hayat – Daghabaaz Dil
Sanam Saeed – Umro Ayyar
Yumna Zaidi – Nayaab
Best Film – Popular
Nayaab
Taxali Gate
Umro Ayyar
Television
Best TV Serial
Dunyapur (Multiverse Entertainment)
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (Big Bang)
Khaie (7th Sky Entertainment)
Noor Jahan (Six Sigma Entertainment)
Zard Patton Ka Bunn (Kashf Foundation/Momina Duraid Productions)
Best Actor – TV (Popular)
Bilal Abbas Khan – Ishq Murshid
Fahad Mustafa – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Feroze Khan – Akhara
Khushhal Khan – Dunyapur
Sheheryar Munawar – Radd
Best Actor – TV (Critic’s Choice)
Bilal Abbas Khan – Ishq Murshid
Fahad Mustafa – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Faisal Qureshi – Khaie
Noman Ijaz – Bismil -Sohail Ahmed – Standup Girl
Best Actress – TV (Popular)
Hania Aamir – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Mawra Hocane – Jafaa
Ramsha Khan – Dunyapur
Sajal Aly – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Yumna Zaidi – Gentleman
Best Actress – TV (Critic’s Choice)
Durefishan Saleem – Khaie
Mawra Hocane – Jafaa
Sajal Aly -Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Saba Hameed – Noor Jahan
Zara Noor Abbas – Standup Girl
Best Actor/Actress in a Negative Role
Khalid Butt – Khaie
Hareem Farooq – Bismil
Naeema Butt – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Manzar Sehbai – Dunyapur
Mohib Mirza – Jafaa
Best Onscreen Couple
Ali Raza & Anmol Baloch – Iqtidar
Bilal Abbas Khan & Durefishan Saleem – Ishq Murshid
Danish Taimoor & Hiba Bukhari – Jaan Nisar
Fahad Mustafa & Hania Aamir – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Hamza Sohail & Sajal Aly – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Best Original Soundtrack
‘Chal Diye Tum Kahan’ by Aur – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
‘Rabba Yaar Mila De’ by Shahzaman Ali Khan – Bismil
Tera Mera Pyar Amar’ by Ahmed Jahanzeb – Ishq Murshid
Tere Ishq Mein’ by Shafqat Amanat Ali – Jafaa
Tumhari Chup’ by Atif Aslam – Gentleman
Best Writer
Aamir Raza – Breaking News
Farhat Ishtiaq – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Mustafa Afridi – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Saqlain Abbas – Khaie
Zanjabeel Asim Shah – Noor Jehan
Best Director
Badar Mehmood – Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Kashif Nisar – Breaking News & Standup Girl
Musaddiq Malek – Noor Jehan
Saife Hassan – Zard Patton Ka Bunn
Wajahat Hussain – Khaie
Organisers have hinted that the remaining two award categories — one jury-based and one people’s choice — will be disclosed in the lead-up to the show. With the event scheduled to return to Dubai’s glamorous red carpet, excitement is building around who will take home the coveted trophies.
