Google’s Year in Search 2024 highlighted what Pakistanis searched for most this year, with trends driven by sports, entertainment, food, and technology.
Cricket Tops the Charts
Cricket dominated the searches, especially during the ICC T20 World Cup, which captured national attention. Fans actively searched for the PSL 2024 schedule, team matchups, and players like Shoaib Malik and Sajid Khan, showcasing Pakistan’s deep love for the game.
Pakistani Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem also made waves, becoming a popular search topic after winning the country’s first gold medal in nearly 30 years.
Popular Personalities
Besides athletes, people searched for celebrities like Sana Javed, Zoya Nasir, and industrialist Mukesh Ambani. Social media influencers Hareem Shah and Minahil Malik also trended throughout the year.
Entertainment Searches
Pakistani dramas continued to captivate audiences, with Ishq Murshid and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum among the top searches. Bollywood movies like Animal, Dunki, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Stree 2 generated interest, alongside the reality show Bigg Boss 17 and the much-awaited Mirzapur Season 3.
Culinary Trends
Food remained a favorite topic, with recipes ranging from international favorites like banana bread and creamy pasta to traditional dishes like malpura and tawa kaleji.
Top “How To” Searches
Pakistanis searched for practical advice like:
- How to check polling station
- How to buy a used car
- How to make flowers last longer
- How to watch World Cup live
Other quirky and thoughtful questions, like how to teach a four-year-old to share and how to get grass stains out of jeans, also made the list.
Tech Interests
In technology, searches focused on gadgets like the Infinix Note 30, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and Redmi Note 13, along with tools like ChatGPT login and Bing Image Creator. AI platforms such as Remaker AI and Gemini were also hot topics.
Google’s list reflects Pakistan’s interests and the diverse ways people are engaging with the world through digital tools.
