Article Published on 30 May, 2025
Pashto music industry is expanding at lightning speed. Therefore, it is now home too numerous Pashto songs. These soulful tunes enter directly into the hearts of the music lovers. Furthermore, you can find sorrowful, romantic and quite vibrant songs out there. Nonetheless, today, these songs are shining in the international limelight as well. However, it is all thanks to our remarkable Pashto singers.
In this blog, we will talk about the 10 most popular Pashto songs. We will all explore the names of singers who released these masterpieces. Other than this, the list consists of pop songs of artists like Sofia Kaif and conventional works of Yamee Khan. Above all, every gem mentioned here offers a unique melody like no other and eloquent Pashto lyrics.
Rasha Khumara is a very famous song. Gul Panra brought out this brilliant song.Moreover, thissong is completely imbued with the notion of love. Therefore, the music releases joyous feelings into the atmosphere.Furthermore, the lyrics convey a dreamy-like vibe to its listeners.
What’s more, the track soon became everyone’s favorite. It was all thanks to the honeyed vocals of Gul Panra. In addition, her eloquent Pashto and remarkable delivery of lyrics make the song worth a while. On the other hand, her other top notch songs constituent of Lalee Jan, Ishqand Malanga. Doubtless, she’s now the prominent voice of Pashto music in the world.
The title of this song, Kaliwala (Tappy) means "someone from the village." Furthermore, you feel gleeful when listening to this melody. Since the lyrics simply depict a simple yet scenic view of a village lifestyle. Therefore, this song by Malaika Khan captivated millions of Pashto music lovers. So, it is a must-listen song among the fresh musical works.
Malaika Khan has a powerful voice. Therefore, her recent releases created quite an impact on her fanbase. Furthermore, she can also create unique masterpieces out of the fusion of traditional and modern beats. However, she is mostly appreciated for her pop songs. Thus, ZraRala Maat Ka and Kali Wala rank as her top hits, to name a few.
This song came out in 2020. However, Sofia Kaif won over 41M+ fans through this track. The track starts off with light, traditional and soft music. On the contrary, there is a swift change in between with the inclusion of someupbeat music. Besides, Zama Sardana sketches a picture of a leader-like people who are being praised for their bravery and humble nature. Regardless, it is a pleasant song to listen to.
Apart from this, Sofia Kaif’s other songs are also full of heartfelt tunes. Therefore, Tang Da Rabab, Kali Kali Khair De and Stori Stori.The artist is another emerging talent among Pashto singers. Her energetic yet softvoiceadmitted numerous fans into her fandom. She is becoming more and more famous every day.
This song was produced by Shah Farooq in 2024. In addition, the track makes you reflect upon your personality. Apart from this,Poh Naswam Pa Zan Bande stirs thinking on a deeper level. Therefore, this song is one of the most emotional masterpieces out there. This gem has so far received over 18M+ viewership online.
Shah Farooq is one of those Pashto singers who puts his heart in his tracks. Conversely, he is a songwriter and singer. Moreover, his songs fall under the category of genres like folk, rock and blues. He is also known to mix conventional and modern tunes in his songs. Thus, his music touches the hearts of a vast number of audiophiles.
It is a recently released song of 2023. Naray Baranhas already received around 76M+ views. Above all, it is a brilliant duet of Laila Khan and Sahir Ali Bagga. The whole song strings together the sorrowful feeling of missing someone during a rainy season. Moreover, the music falls softly against one’s ears and the lyrics hold the power to enchant any listener.
On the other hand, Laila Khan is a talented singer. Her voice feels like the rain – calm and peaceful. People love to listen to this song on rainy days. It makes them feel relaxed. Besides this, Deedan, Laaliyaand Naina Naina makeup the list of her best hits.
Here is another sweet love ballad. On the contrary, Suliman Khan adds a touch of playfulness to the whole composition. Besides this, Patasa came out in 2018. This is one of the serene melodies that stole the limelight. Moreover, the lyrics describe the alluring appearance of his lover- a Waziri female. The nose stud, painted dots and a flamboyant scarf over her head showcase her beauty and cultural essence.
Suliman Khan is now a mainstream name. He produces his songs through his own record label, Suliman Khan Music. Furthermore, he isone of those remarkable Pashto singers, working on unity between different nations. Thus, he is not just a mellifluous voice but keeps a diamond heart.
Baghbanais another fine addition to the Pashto music. The song sketches a natural landscape. Moreover, it goes over diverse natural notions ranging from delicate flowers to sacred feelings of love. Above all, Alia Ansari delivers this fine melody through her mesmerizing vocals. This is one of the main reasons behind its fame since 2022.
Besides, Baghbanais a catchy song. This is mostly thanks to the impactful voice of Alia Ansari. In addition to this, she is a rising singer in our music industry. However, her singing seems to leave quite a permanent impression on a listener’s mind.
Tappy is a special kind of Pashto song. It has fast beats and alluring narratives within its lyrics. Furthermore, it has got over 6M+ views already on YouTube. People love it for capturing the cultural essence.
Yamee Khan is famous for singing numerous joyous songs. His lively voice makes the songs pleasant to listen to on repeat, too. When people hear his songs, they feel proud to be Pashtun. Hence, his tracks give any event a cultural touch.
The name of the tracks translates to the"promise of the mountains."Shan Khan has earned around 66M+ listeners since this song’s release in 2019.What’s more, the song is about strong love based on deeply woven promises between two individuals.
The artist, Shan Khan is one of the most talented Pashto singers. He has brought out different heartfelt melodies. Most of his songs center on aesthetic natural surroundings. His best songs include Yara Rasha, Laila Sardaraand Za Pakhtoon Yam.
This song is old but gold! The prominent artist, Naghma recently releasedJang Ta Laman Ma Wakhai in 2024. The title conveys a plea to not be sent to war. Therefore, it is a sorrowful and emotional song. Furthermore, it talks about peace and the pain of war.
Naghma is a legend in Pashto music. Her songs are a hallmark of her brilliant and creative perspective. Thus, her tracks melt hearts everywhere.
In short, Pashto songs carry a charm of their own. Songs like Rasha Khumara, Patasa, and Jang Ta Laman Ma Wakhaiare not just fun to hear — they are full of stories, feelings, and moments. Additionally, these gems reach us thanks to the creative Pashto singers. Therefore, vocalists like Gul Panra, Laila Khan, Shan Khan, and many more play a huge role in our music industry. So, they deserve our appreciation the most.