2024 in Review - What were the positives and negatives for Pakistan?

[The Bald Eagle]

In 2024, Pakistan experienced both positives and negatives:

Positives:
*It was the year of general elections in Pakistan
*Economic growth showed signs of recovery, with a projected GDP growth of 2.38% due to improved agricultural output and fiscal management.
*The IMF approved a $1.1 billion disbursement, indicating renewed international financial support.

Negatives:
*It was the year of Most rigged election
*Human rights abuses persisted, highlighted by extrajudicial killings and crackdowns on dissent
*Political instability continued, exacerbated by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and rising terrorism

Guys please share your ups and downs for the 2024 too.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pakistanis are becoming more and more aware of the genuine issues that plague their nation as evident from social media which indicates a tough time for the military regime.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

One of the big positives

 

[The Bald Eagle]

What Pakistan searched for on Google in 2024; check the full list here

Most Searches on Google in Pakistan 2024: It's notable to mention that the top trending Google searches in Pakistan prominently featured Indian-related content as well.

Top Google Searches in Pakistan 2024: As we step into 2025 in a few days, it’s time to look back on the moments, individuals, and topics that engaged and hooked Pakistan’s attention and kept them informed throughout the year.

Google, in its Year in Search 2024, has disclosed the list of the top 10 trending searches in Pakistan across diverse categories in 2024, offering a glimpse of their collective interests in 2024.

Undoubtedly, cricket dominated Google Search in 2024 in Pakistan, with fans searching for the T20 World Cup, alongside Pakistan cricketers such as Shoaib Malik and Sajid Khan.

short article insertThis year, Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who won the first gold for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024, has also gained significant attraction from Pakistanis.

Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan celebrates winning gold and setting a new Olympic record. Arshad Nadeem’s gold is also Pakistan’s first-ever track and field medal at the Olympics. (Image: Reuters)
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In the tech category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, which launched in September 2024, alongside AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Remaker.ai, were among the most searched on Google Pakistan, indicating users’ rising interest in adopting and exploring artificial intelligence technologies.

Google’s annual year-end lists for 2024 feature six distinct categories, with the top 10 trending Google searches in Pakistan for each category.

India-related content dominates Pakistan’s Google Year in Search 2024
Predictably, top Google searches in Pakistan prominently featured Indian-related content, as well.

Well-known sports rivalries, such as Pakistan vs. India, India vs. England, and more, dominated the search trends, showcasing the passion for cricket in both countries.

IND vs PAK head-to-head, T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Pakistan T20I stats, results, most runs, wickets India defeated Pakistan by six runs to rise to the top of the standings in a critical group-stage clash of the T20 World Cup 2024. (Image: ICC)
Indian movies such as Animal and Stree 2, along with series like Heeramandi and reality shows like Bigg Boss 17, dominated the entertainment category.

Additionally, Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire businessman, and the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries also emerged as a prominent figure in Pakistan’s Google Year in Search 2024.

Reliance Industries Limited Chairman & Managing Director - Mukesh D. Ambani Mukesh Ambani is one of the richest men in India and globally, boasting a staggering net worth of $99.7 billion. (Image: RIL)
Top 10 most-searched ‘Cricket-related topics‘ on Google Pakistan in 2024
Enlisted below are the top 10 most-searched topics in the cricket category on Google in Pakistan in 2024, as per the Year in Search 2024.

Category: Cricket
RankKeyword
1T20 World Cup
2PSL 2024 Schedule
3Pakistan vs England
4Pakistan vs Bangladesh
5Pakistan vs Australia
6Pakistan vs India
7Pakistan vs USA
8India vs England
9India vs South Africa
10India vs England
Top 10 most-searched ‘People‘ on Google Pakistan in 2024
Enlisted below are the top 10 most-searched topics in the people category on Google in Pakistan in 2024, as per the Year in Search 2024.

Know: Top 10 most popular global leaders in 2024

Category: People
RankKeyword
1Abbas Attar
2Etel Adnan
3Arshad Nadeem
4Sana Javed
5Sajid Khan
6Shoaib Malik
7Hareem Shah
8Minahil Malik
9Zoya Nasir
10Mukesh Ambani
Top 10 most-searched ‘Movies & Drama‘ on Google Pakistan in 2024
Enlisted below are the top 10 most-searched topics in the movies and drama category on Google in Pakistan in 2024, as per the Year in Search 2024.

Category: Movies and Drama
RankKeyword
1Heeramandi
212th Fail
3Animal
4
Mirzapur Season 3
5Stree 2
6Ishq Murshid
7
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
8Dunki
9Bigg Boss 17
10
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Top 10 most-searched ‘Tech items‘ on Google Pakistan in 2024
Enlisted below are the top 10 most-searched topics in the tech category on Google in Pakistan in 2024, as per the Year in Search 2024.

Category: Tech
RankKeyword
1ChatGPT login
2
Bing image creator
3Infinix note 30
4Vivo y100
5Gemini
6Inifinix Hot 50 pro
7Redmi note 13
8
iPhone16 pro max
9Infinix note 40
10Remaker AI

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[Bhaijaan]

The positives have been the remarkable resilience of Pakistanis and their economy despite the tough times apart from the facts that various sportspersons also made a name for themselves during the year.

Amidst all the chaos that we saw in Bangladesh, I could not help but acknowledge the much better situation in Pakistan over all and how their people seem dedicated to walk on the path of progress.

Pakistanis are a people who want to get better and who want to make their country better.

I wish you all the best for 2025 and hope it is an even better year and I have high hopes from Pakistanis for the next years.

Shabba khair dosto

 

[sweep_shot]

Biggest positive is the Olympic gold medal win.

Biggest negative is Imran Khan being still imprisoned.