Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 7:39 AM

Pakistan's first dating reality show, 'Lazawaal Ishq', hosted by Ayesha Omar, has ignited fierce debate. Modeled after global formats like 'Love Island', the show features four men and four women living together in a villa, dating, competing in challenges and forming alliances under constant camera surveillance, with one couple ultimately crowned the winner.

The mid-September teaser release triggered swift backlash, with critics arguing the show contradicts Pakistan's cultural and Islamic values.

Social media campaigns, including boycott hashtags, have targeted the programme and its host, with some urging regulatory intervention. One user wrote, "It's against our religion, culture an...