Pakistanis watch TV series shot in Istanbul

Two Pakistani TV series shot in Istanbul have become some of the most popular shows in the country, the Anatolia news agency reported Wednesday.

Speaking to the agency, Asif Riza Mir, producer of the Pakistani TV series "Yariyan" (Friendships) and "Hal-i Dil" (State of the Heart) said Pakistani TV producers had decided to shoot their series in Istanbul as it was a well-known in Pakistan for its unique beauty.

"I am happy that I influenced more than 50 million Pakistanis to love Istanbul," Mir said.

Thanking Turkey's national air carrier Turkish Airlines for becoming the transportation sponsor of the Pakistani TV series, Mir said they were planning to shoot new productions in Turkey's Black Sea region in the upcoming broadcast season.

THY's director for Pakistan, Utku Yazan, also told the agency that his company would continue to support Pakistani culture, arts, sports and tourism.

"Yariyan" is broadcast every Sunday on Pakistani TV Channel ARY, while "Hal-i Dil" is on screens every Monday on the GEO TV channel.