What Pakistanis searched the most on Google in 2024
Google released its annual “Year in Search 2024″ this week, highlighting Pakistan’s top digital interests in sports, entertainment, food, and technology.
The report offered a comprehensive view of the country’s search trends, reflecting its evolving digital preferences and cultural inclinations.
“Google’s Year in Search 2024 paints a captivating narrative of Pakistan’s digital landscape, where sports, entertainment, food, and technology captivated users,” the tech giant stated.
Cricket dominates search trends
The cricket category led the pack, fueled by major events like the ICC T20 World Cup and the Pakistan Super League 2024 schedule. Additionally, queries about players such as Shoaib Malik were prominent, underscoring the sport’s enduring popularity in Pakistan.
- T20 World Cup
- Pakistan vs England
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh
- Pakistan vs Australia
- Pakistan vs India
- PSL 2024 Schedule
- Pakistan vs USA 😎 India vs England
- India vs South Africa
- India vs England
People and personalities: Global and local icons
Iranian photographer Abbas Attar topped the list of people searches, followed by Lebanese-American poet Etel Adnan and Pakistani Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem. This category highlighted a blend of global and local figures that captured national attention.
- Abbas Attar
- Etel Adnan
- Arshad Nadeem
- Sana Javed
- Sajid Khan
- Shoaib Malik
- Hareem Shah
- Minahil Malik
- Zoya Nasir
- Mukesh Ambani
Entertainment: Dramas and blockbusters
Entertainment held a significant place, with Pakistani dramas like Ishq Murshid and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum leading the searches, according to Google.
“Bollywood films like Animal, Dunki, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Stree 2 also generated buzz, along with reality show Bigg Boss and the eagerly awaited Mirzapur Season 3,” it stated.
- Heeramandi
- 12th Fail
- Animal
- Mirzapur season 3
- Stree 2
- Ishq Murshid
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Dunki
- Bigg Boss 17
- Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
Food searches
Pakistanis indulged their culinary curiosity by searching for recipes ranging from banana bread, creamy pasta, and egg noodles to local favorites like malpura pancakes and tawa kaleji. Peach iced tea also trended, reflecting a mix of traditional and contemporary tastes.
- Banana bread recipe
- Malpura recipe
- Garlic bread recipe
- Chocolate chip cookie recipe
- Tawa kaleji recipe
- Peach iced tea recipe
- Creamy pasta recipe
- Pizza recipe
- Egg noodle recipe
- Hashbrown recipe
Tech interest
In the tech sector, rising interest in artificial intelligence was evident with searches for tools like Gemini and Remaker AI. Smartphones remained a major focus, with models from Infinix, Redmi, Vivo, and Apple dominating searches.
- Chatgpt login
- Bing image creator
- Infinix note 30
- Vivo y100
- Gemini
- Inifinix hot 50 pro
- Redmi note 13
- iPhone16 pro max
- Infinix note 40
- Remaker ai
“How-To” queries
“How-to” searches ranged from practical concerns, such as finding polling stations during Pakistan’s general elections, to tips on making flowers last longer.
Parental advice also featured prominently, showcasing diverse user interests.
- How to check polling station?
- How to make millions before grandma dies?
- How to buy a used car?
- How to make flowers last longer?
- How to download YouTube videos in PC?
- How to earn without investment?
- How to teach my four year old to share?
- How to get a grass stain out of jeans?
- How to start working out again after knee injury?
- How to watch world cup live?
Insights from Google
Google’s Country Director for Pakistan, Farhan Qureshi, emphasized the country’s dual embrace of tradition and digital innovation.
“From the cricket pitch to the kitchen, from the silver screen to the search bar, Pakistanis are using Google to explore their passions, connect with their culture, and shape their future,” he said. He added that AI-driven advancements would continue to redefine how Pakistanis discover and interact with the digital world.