KARACHI – 2025 proved to be exceptional year for Pakistani music, blending influence of seasoned artists with fresh energy of new voices. Talha Anjum, Umair, Hasan Raheem, and other emerging talents are reshaping the local music landscape, while fans enthusiastically celebrate their favorite songs and albums.
Spotify’s annual Wrapped 2025 campaign returned with more comprehensive details than ever before, offering an in-depth look at what Pakistanis are streaming the most this year. According to Spotify, Talha Anjum has once again claimed the title of Pakistan’s top artist, cementing his dominance in the local music scene. The platform highlighted that 2025 was a phenomenal year for Pakistani music, with streaming of local songs rising by 70%.
Top Pakistani Artists
Alongside Talha Anjum, artists Umair and Hasan Raheem made it to the top of the charts, while legendary singers Atif Aslam and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan maintained their strong positions.
Emerging artists like Maanu, Bayaan, Afusic, AliSoomroMusic, and Annural Khalid also gained considerable popularity, reflecting a dynamic mix of new and established voices shaping Pakistan’s music landscape.
Top Pakistani Songs of 2025
The top songs list showcases a blend of established and new talent:
- “Jhol” – Maanu & Annural Khalid (No. 1)
- “Pal Pal” – Afusic & AliSoomroMusic (No. 2)
- “Maand” – Bayaan, Hasan Raheem & Rovalio (No. 3)
- “Departure Lane” – Talha Anjum & Umair
- “Wishes” – Hasan Raheem, Umair & Talwiinder
- “Pal Pal (with Talwiinder)” – Afusic & AliSoomroMusic
- “Heer” – Ali & Shjr, Haider Ali
- “Nahin Milta” – Bayaan
- “Bikhra” – Abdul Hannan & Rovalio
- “OBVIOUS (feat. Hasan Raheem)” – Umair
These rankings indicate a strong surge of young talent influencing local music trends, with audiences embracing their unique sounds.
Top Pakistani Albums of 2025
Spotify also highlighted the top albums of the year, showcasing both fan favorites and breakout successes:
- Safar – Bayaan
- My Terrible Mind – Talha Anjum & Umair
- ROCKSTAR WITHOUT A GUITAR – Umair
- Open Letter – Talha Anjum & Umair
- Unforgettable – Imran Khan
- Gunkali (Original Score) – Kaavish
- Dil Kay Parday – Hasan Raheem
- Bol (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Atif Aslam & Sajjad Ali
- thikaana – Maanu
- Superstar – Bilal Saeed
The album rankings also reflect a growing interest in hip-hop, which saw a 35% increase in popularity in Pakistan in 2025. Fans also showed appreciation for albums like Imran Khan’s Unforgettable and Kaavish’s Gunkali (Original Score).
This year, Spotify introduced more personalized features to enhance the Wrapped experience, including Wrapped Party, Listening Archive, and Listening Age, which transform music streaming into a social and interactive experience. Subscribers can access their Wrapped Experience 2025 on both iOS and Android, provided their Spotify app is updated.
