Pakistan’s Top Google Searches of 2024: What Dominated the Digital Landscape?

Google’s Year in Search 2024 has spotlighted the online trends defining Pakistan’s digital landscape. Cricket remains dominant, accompanied by rising interest in entertainment, food, and emerging technologies.

The data reveals a nation balancing its cultural heritage with an increasing appetite for modern advancements. As expected, cricket was the overwhelming force in Pakistan’s search trends, with the ICC T20 World Cup capturing the nation’s attention.

Searches around key matchups, including Pakistan’s games against India, England, and Australia, were consistently high. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 generated considerable interest, as individuals sought information regarding schedules, contests, and player performances.

Prominent individuals such as Shoaib Malik and Sajid Khan garnered significant attention, while Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem became a widely sought-after figure following his momentous victory.

In entertainment, Pakistani dramas and Bollywood films emerged as prominent focal points. The inquiries regarding “Ishq Murshid” and “Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum” exemplified the persistent allure of regional productions, whereas films such as “Animal,” “Dunki,” and “Stree 2” garnered considerable attention from audiences beyond national boundaries.

Food remained a popular subject, with Pakistanis seeking new recipes for local and international dishes. The culinary preferences of the nation are remarkably diverse, encompassing a wide array of dishes ranging from banana bread and creamy pasta to the more traditional malpura and tawa kaleji.

The emergence of artificial intelligence has become increasingly apparent in Pakistan’s search trends, with tools such as Gemini and Remaker AI garnering considerable attention.

Searches for smartphones, especially those about models from Infinix, Redmi, and Apple, exemplified the technologically adept nature of the nation’s consumer demographic. The report additionally disclosed an increasing trend in practical “how-to” inquiries, encompassing a diverse array of subjects, including polling stations and parental advice.

Farhan Qureshi, Google’s Country Director for Pakistan, commented, “This year’s Year in Search reflects a nation deeply rooted in its traditions, while also embracing the opportunities the digital age presents. From cricket fields to kitchen counters, from the big screen to the search bar, Pakistanis are using Google to explore, connect, and grow.”

Google’s annual year-end lists for this year comprise the following six categories:
a) Cricket:
1) T20 World Cup
2) Pakistan vs England
3) Pakistan vs Bangladesh
4) Pakistan vs Australia
5) Pakistan vs India
6) PSL 2024 Schedule
7) Pakistan vs USA
8) India vs England
9) India vs South Africa
10) India vs England

b) People:
1. Abbas Attar
2. Etel Adnan
3. Arshad Nadeem
4. Sana Javed
5. Sajid Khan
6. Shoaib Malik
7. Hareem Shah
8. Minahil Malik
9. Zoya Nasir
10. Mukesh Ambani

c) Movies & Drama:
1. Heeramandi
2. 12th Fail
3. Animal
4. Mirzapur Season 3
5. Stree 2
6. Ishq Murshid
7. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
8. Dunki
9. Bigg Boss 17
10. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum

d) How To:
1. How to check polling station
2. How to make millions before grandma dies
3. How to buy a used car
4. How to make flowers last longer
5. How to download YouTube videos in pc
6. How to earn without investment
7. How to teach my four year old to share
8. How to get a grass stain out of jeans
9. How to start working out again after knee injury
10. How to watch world cup live

e) Recipes
Banana bread recipe
2. Malpura recipe
3. Garlic bread recipe
4. Chocolate chip cookie recipe
5. Tawa kaleji recipe
6. Peach iced tea recipe
7. Creamy pasta recipe
8. Pizza recipe
9. Egg noodle recipe
10. Hashbrown recipe

f) Tech
1. Chatgpt login
2. Bing image creator
3. Infinix note 30
4. Vivo y100
5. Gemini
6. Inifinix hot 50 pro
7. Redmi note 13
8. iPhone16 pro max
9. Infinix note 40
10. Remaker ai