Pakistan to host first dating show in Istanbul

Ayesha Omar is stepping into new territory with Lazawaal Ishq, Pakistan’s first Urdu reality dating show, shot in Istanbul.

The promo shows contestants arriving at a luxury villa, dressed in glamorous outfits, all in the quest for love.

But while Omar calls it a “first-of-its-kind experience for Urdu audiences,” social media isn’t convinced.

Many are comparing it to Love Island and questioning how such a format aligns with Pakistani values and culture.

So is Lazawaal Ishq a bold new chapter for local entertainment or just an imported spectacle too hard for society to digest?