KARACHI: Google’s “Year in Search 2024” has unveiled a fascinating narrative of Pakistan’s digital landscape, highlighting how sports, entertainment, food, and technology dominated user interests and reflected the nation’s priorities.
As expected, cricket topped the search trends, with the ICC T20 World Cup capturing the nation’s attention. Questions about the PSL 2024 schedule, matches, and star players like Shoaib Malik and Sajid Khan further showcased Pakistanis’ love for the sport. Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem also drew significant attention for winning the country’s first gold medal in nearly three decades.
This excitement extended beyond sports, with searches for media personalities such as Sana Javed, Zoya Nasir, Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, and social media influencers Hareem Shah and Manahil Malik. Entertainment also had a prominent presence, with the popularity of Pakistani dramas like Ishq Murshid and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum evident in search queries. Bollywood films like Animal, Dunki, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Stree 2 also garnered attention, alongside reality show Bigg Boss and the much-awaited Mirzapur Season 3.
Beyond entertainment, Pakistanis turned to Google to explore diverse food recipes. From banana bread and creamy pasta to local dishes like malpura and tawa kaleji, the search trends reflected the nation’s evolving taste buds. Quick snacks like garlic bread and egg noodles, along with seasonal drinks like peach iced tea, highlighted Pakistan’s diverse culinary preferences.
On the technology front, searches for tools like Gemini and Remaker AI demonstrated growing interest in artificial intelligence, while questions about the latest smartphones, including models from Infinix, Redmi, Vivo, and Apple, underscored a desire to stay connected. “How to” searches revealed a practical side of users, with queries about polling stations reflecting the election year, and creative searches like how to keep flowers fresh showcasing everyday innovation. Parenting tips, particularly about teaching four-year-olds to share, emphasized the importance of family values.
Farhan Qureshi, Google’s Country Director for Pakistan, commented, “This year’s ‘Year in Search’ report reflects a Pakistan deeply rooted in its traditions while eagerly embracing the possibilities of the digital era. From cricket pitches to kitchens, cinema screens to search bars, Pakistanis are using Google to explore their passions, connect with their culture, and shape their futures. AI has played a pivotal role in reimagining what search can do, and we remain committed to enhancing our capabilities to help Pakistanis better navigate the web and the world around them.”
Google’s “Year in Search 2024” offers an intriguing perspective on Pakistan’s digital preferences, blending tradition with modernity.
Google’s Top Search Categories for 2024
a) Cricket
- ICC 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
- England vs India
b) Personalities
- Abbas Attar
- Etel Adnan
- Arshad Nadeem
- Sana Javed
- Sajid Khan
- Shoaib Malik
- Hareem Shah
- Manahil Malik
- Zoya Nasir
- Mukesh Ambani
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c) Movies and Dramas
- Heeramandi
- Barahween Fail
- Animal
- Mirzapur
- Stree 2
- Ishq Murshid
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Dunki
- Bigg Boss 17
- Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
d) “How To” Queries
- How to find polling stations?
- How to earn millions before grandma dies?
- How to buy a used car?
- How to keep flowers fresh longer?
- How to download YouTube videos on a computer?
- How to earn without investment?
- How to teach a four-year-old to share?
- How to remove grass stains from jeans?
- How to resume exercise after a knee injury?
- How to watch the World Cup live?
e) Cooking Recipes
- 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 noodles recipe
- Hash browns recipe
f) Technology
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- ChatGPT login
- Bing Image Creator
- Infinix Note 30
- Vivo Y100
- Gemini
- Infinix Hot 50 Pro
- Redmi Note 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Infinix Note 40
- Remaker AI
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