2016 in Pakistani television
The following is a list of events affecting Pakistani television in 2016. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.
Television programs
Programs debuting in 2016
| Start date | Show | Channel | Source |
| January 18 | Lagao | Hum TV | |
| January 25 | Mann Mayal | Hum TV | |
| January 25 | Mohay Piya Rang Laaga | ARY Digital | |
| January 28 | Shehzada Saleem | ARY Digital | |
| January 28 | Ab Kar Meri Rafugari | ARY Digital | |
| February 3 | Kisay Chahoon | Hum TV | |
| February 4 | Tum Yaad Aaye | ARY Digital | |
| February 8 | Mera Yaar Mila De | ARY Digital | |
| February 11 | Pakeezah | Hum TV | |
| February 17 | Judai | ARY Digital | |
| February 17 | Noor Jahan | Geo Entertainment | |
| February 22 | Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya | Hum TV | |
| February 29 | Sangdil | Geo Entertainment | |
| March 5 | Dil Lagi | ARY Digital | |
| March 12 | Anabia | ARY Digital | |
| March 14 | Khoat | ARY Digital | |
| March 15 | Zara Yaad Kar | Hum TV | |
| March 30 | Haya Ke Daaman Main | Hum TV | |
| April 9 | Dil-e-Beqarar | Hum TV | |
| April 9 | Nok Jhok | ARY Digital | |
| April 10 | Udaari | Hum TV | |
| April 12 | Wafa | Geo Entertainment | |
| April 13 | Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Geo Entertainment | |
| April 15 | Mudasir | Hum TV | |
| April 24 | Mor Mahal | Geo Entertainment | |
| April 24 | Shaam Dhaley | Geo Entertainment | |
| April 25 | Mannchali | Geo Entertainment | |
| April 30 | Kahan Tum Chalay Gye | Geo Entertainment | |
| May 3 | Tum Meri Ho | ARY Digital | |
| May 10 | Besharam | ARY Digital | |
| May 11 | Deewana | Hum TV | |
| May 13 | Jhoot | Hum TV | |
| May 17 | Khwab Saraye | Hum TV | |
| June 3 | Dharkan | Hum TV | |
| June 6 | Maikay Ki Yaad Na Aaye | Geo Entertainment | |
| June 11 | Kathputli | Hum TV | |
| July 6 | Meri Saheli Meri Bhabi | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 7 | Iftar Mulaqat | Geo Kahani | |
| July 11 | Be Aitbaar | Hum TV | |
| July 11 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 11 | Bandhan | ARY Digital | |
| July 11 | Mein Mehru Hoon | ARY Digital | |
| July 11 | Naimat | ARY Digital | |
| July 11 | Saheliyaan | ARY Digital | |
| July 11 | Tum Milay | ARY Digital | |
| July 12 | Aap Ke Liye | ARY Digital | |
| July 12 | Dhaani | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 13 | Teri Chah Mein | ARY Digital | |
| July 13 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 14 | Marzi | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 15 | Noor-e-Zindagi | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 16 | Thoda Sa Aasman | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 16 | Yeh Chahatein Yeh Shiddatein | Geo Entertainment | |
| July 21 | Ghayal | ARY Digital | |
| July 23 | Laaj | Hum TV | |
| July 25 | Rishta Anjana Sa | ARY Digital | |
| August 10 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Hum TV | |
| August 15 | Mera Dard Bayzuban | Geo Entertainment | |
| August 27 | Dilli Walay Dularay Babu | ARY Digital | |
| September 1 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Hum TV | |
| September 12 | Sanam | Hum TV | |
| September 19 | Bad Gumaan | Hum TV | |
| September 27 | Choti Si Zindagi | Hum TV | |
| September | Hatheli | Hum TV | |
| September 29 | Haasil | Hum TV | Geo TV |
| October 2 | Bin Roye | - |
Programs ending in 2016
| End date | Show | Channel | First aired | Status | Source |
| May 5 | Kisay Chahoon | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended | |
| May 16 | Lagao | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended | |
| June 2 | Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended | |
| August 3 | Dil-e-Beqarar | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended | |
| August 6 | Noor Jahan | Geo Entertainment | 2016 | Ended | |
| August 10 | Wafa | Geo Entertainment | 2016 | Ended | |
| August 11 | Tum Yaad Aaye | ARY Digital | 2016 | Ended | |
| August 20 | Nok Jhok | ARY Digital | 2016 | Ended | |
| August 25 | Pakeezah | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended | |
| September 3 | Shaam Dhaley | Geo Entertainment | 2016 | Ended | |
| September 5 | Mann Mayal | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended | |
| September 8 | Shehzada Saleem | ARY Digital | 2016 | Ended | |
| September 10 | Dil Lagi | ARY Digital | 2016 | Ended | |
| September 20 | Zara Yaad Kar | Hum TV | 2016 | Ended |
[Hum TV]
- Aik Thi Misaal
- Tumhare Siwa
- Tere Baghair
- Sangat
- Mera Dard Na Janay Koi
- Preet Na Kariyo Koi
- Ishq-e-Benaam
- Gul-e-Rana
- Maana Ka Gharana
- Maan
- Sehra Main Safar
- Joru Ka Ghulam
- Tere Mere Beech
- Abro
[ARY Digital]
- Mere Ajnabi
- Aitraz
- Vasl-e-Yaar
- Batashay
- Naraaz
- Guzaarish
- Bay Qasoor
- Mohay Piya Rang Laaga
- Ab Kar Meri Rafugari
- Guriya Rani
[Geo Entertainment]
- Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai
- Marzi
- Joru Ka Ghulam