Ahsan, the sole breadwinner of his family, works tirelessly to provide for his loved ones. His younger brother, Asim, is unemployed and lazy, but has a soft spot for their cousin, Nausheen. Despite his lack of employment, Asim's desire to marry Nausheen seems impossible. However, fate intervenes when Nausheen's father catches them together, leading to an impromptu marriage. As the family grows, Ahsan's mother, Mumtaz, pressures him to seek better opportunities abroad. Reluctantly, Ahsan leaves behind his wife, Zubeida, and daughter, Aimen, to work overseas, settling in Muscat. Zubeida, determined to raise her children and make ends meet, works hard to keep the family afloat. Meanwhile, Ahsan toils abroad, driven by the desire to provide for his family.
As time passes, Ahsan's children, Aimen and Zaid, enter adulthood. Aimen shoulders the responsibilities that Zaid neglects. Aimen's classmate, Ibad, harbors unrequited feelings for her. After years of living abroad, Ahsan returns home, his health significantly deteriorated. On his deathbed, he attempts to arrange Aimen's marriage to their cousin, Salman, but she refuses, fearing a life similar to her mother's because Salman has a future plan to go abroad for his career. Instead, she proposes Ibad as an alternative, and they get married.
After Ahsan's passing, Aimen begins her new life with Ibad. However, she faces challenges in her marital home, particularly from Ibad's stepsisters and brother-in-law. When Ibad embarks on a business trip to England, Aimen's past traumas resurface, and their marital life is put to the test.
Shazia Qaiser as Nausheen's mother and Mumtaz's sister
Production
In March 2021, Shaista Lodhi revealed that she will return to acting after a three-year break with Marina Khan's directed Pardes, playing Zubaida, a strong and sacrificing woman coping with her husband's absence abroad.[4] Lodhi was approached by Humayun Saeed to and agreed to it due to director Marina Khan.[5] Sarmad Khoosat was cast to portray Ahsan,the eldest sibling and sole breadwinner of the family.[3]
Reception
Critical reception
Gaitee Ara Siddiqi of The News International praised the series for its realistic portrayal, well-developed characters, and engaging storyline, with standout performances of Lodhi, Khoosat and Ansari.[6]
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