In 2024, Pakistan’s music scene flourished with a blend of traditional melodies and contemporary beats, captivating audiences nationwide. This article delves into the top trending Pakistani songs of the year, highlighting ten standout tracks by local artists, and also explores international songs that resonated with Pakistani listeners.

Top 10 Pakistani Songs of 2024

    1. “Jhol” by Maanu and Annural Khalid
      • Singers: Maanu, Annural Khalid
      • Label: Coke Studio Season 15
      • Writer: Maanu
      • Composer: Maanu

      Jhol remained one of the most listened songs in Pakistan in 2024. It still remains trending on YouTube with a total of 70 Millions plus views despite getting released in the second half of the year. Jhol track was widely used in reels and short videos containing the punch line Hun te roz tainu chaahunde jaande.

    2. Kahani Meri” by Kaifi Khalil
      • Singer: Kaifi Khalil
      • Label: Independent
      • Writer: Youngveer
      • Composer: Anmol Daniel

      Kaifi Khalil topped yet another year after Kahani Suno and Kahani Suno 2.0. Kahani Meri was the continuity of his master pieces. The song has crossed 30 Million on YouTube and 45 Million on Spotify.

    3. “Tu Hai Kahan” by AUR
      • Singers: Ahad, Usama, Raffey
      • Label: Independent
      • Writers: Ahad, Usama, Raffey
      • Composers: Ahad, Usama, Raffey

      Tu Hai Kahan got global recognition becoming the face of desi music. The young trio shocked the world not just with vocals but with impressive lyrics as well. Later, the arrival of Zayn Malik further knocked the self-claimed ‘top singers’ in Pakistan. Tu Hai Kahan remains ‘one of the best‘ in the Asia.

    4. “O Yaara” by Abdul Hannan and Kaavish
      • Singers: Abdul Hannan, Kaavish
      • Label: Coke Studio Season 15
      • Writers: Abdul Hannan, Maaz Khalid
      • Composers: Abdul Hannan, Maaz Khalid

      Cock Studio’s failed season managed to give another good song in the year. After hundreds of songs, O yaara managed to cross 10 Million views.

    5. “Wishes” by Hasan Raheem, Talwiinder, and Umair
      • Singers: Hasan Raheem, Talwiinder, Umair
      • Label: Independent
      • Writers: Hasan Raheem, Talwiinder, Umair
      • Composers: Hasan Raheem, Talwiinder, Umair
    6. “Blockbuster” by Faris Shafi, Gharvi Group, and Umair Butt
      • Singers: Faris Shafi, Gharvi Group, Umair Butt
      • Label: Coke Studio Season 15
      • Writers: Faris Shafi, Shamroz Butt
      • Composers: Zulfikar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi), Umair Butt
    7. “Sadqay” by Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, and Nehaal Naseem
      • Singers: Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, Nehaal Naseem
      • Label: Independent
      • Writers: Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, Nehaal Naseem
      • Composers: Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, Nehaal Naseem
    8. “Maghron La” by MEMBA, Rozeo, and Sabri Sisters
      • Singers: MEMBA, Rozeo, Sabri Sisters
      • Label: Coke Studio Season 15
      • Writers: MEMBA, Rozeo
      • Composers: MEMBA, Rozeo

By Diablo

The Diablo is a writer from Karachi. Her fiction and essays have appeared in, among other publications, the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, the New Yorker, the BBC, Vulture and the Paris Review.

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