Google reveals top 10 Pakistani searches in 2023

KARACHI: The Google Year in Search 2023 for Pakistan offers a compelling glimpse into the widespread interest and engagement of people throughout the country. At the heart of the top trending searches are a mix of news stories that not only reflect the public sentiment but also signify the evolving landscape of interests captivating Pakistani viewers throughout the year.

In 2023, the predominant searches in this domain revolved around religious holidays, sports events, and significant political occurrences. These searches paint a vivid and intriguing portrait of the topics that capture the attention of Pakistanis. The enduring passion for cricket is notably evident in the top five trending searches, featuring major tournaments such as the Pakistan Super League, Cricket World Cup, Asia Cup 2023, Indian Premier League, and Ashes. The Lanka Premier League secured the ninth position in this ranking.

Here are the 2023’s top internet searches

Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the world’s. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war topped news trends in 2023, per Google’s global data, followed by queries related to the Titanic-bound submersible that imploded in June, as well as February’s devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Damar Hamlin was Google’s top trending person on search this year. A safety with

Religious festivities also hold a prominent place in the search trends, with Pakistanis expressing their enthusiasm for joyous celebrations through searches for Eid-ul-Fitr 2023, Ramazan Mubarak, and Eid-ul-Azha.

Turning to the political arena, the Pakistan National Elections 2023 secured the 10th spot on the list, underscoring the keen interest of Pakistanis in the democratic process.