Jama Taqseem: When Pakistani Dramas Finally Stop Sugarcoating the Joint Family System

For decades, Pakistani dramas have used the joint family setup as their favorite playground—especially in Ramzan comedies that turned domestic chaos into primetime laughs. The mothers-in-law evolved from scheming matriarchs to endearing Shahanas, and the heroes transformed from toxic husbands to progressive, tea-brewing men. The formula worked—Gen Z found this updated version palatable, even “cute.” […]