A few years ago, nobody in Pakistan took sixty-second videos seriously. Long vlogs ruled YouTube, and short clips were treated as throwaway fun. Then YouTube Shorts arrived, and everything changed. Suddenly, a creator with nothing more than a phone and a funny idea could reach viewers across the country overnight.
That is exactly how this list came to be. The creators below did not start with big studios, expensive cameras or television fame. They started with Shorts — quick, punchy, vertical videos that people could watch anywhere. If you want to see who is trending across short-form video right now, On4t’s trending TikTokers tool is a good place to start spotting the names people are searching for.
This ranking looks at the Pakistani creators who built their name through YouTube Shorts — the ones whose short clips came first and whose long-form success followed. Here they are, in order.
Quick Look: The Top 10 at a Glance
| Rank | Creator | What Made Their Shorts Stand Out |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arshad Reels | Heartfelt comedy skits with a lesson in every clip |
| 2 | Salman Noman | Sharp comedy shorts that travelled far beyond Pakistan |
| 3 | Ak Ultra | High-energy short comedy that became a daily habit for viewers |
| 4 | Imam Bakhsh | Gaming-inspired acting and storytelling from a Balochistan village |
| 5 | Chota Ali Vlogs | Warm family vlogs in short, easy-to-watch clips |
| 6 | Zulqarnain Sikandar | Funny skits and couple vlogs that crossed over from TikTok |
| 7 | Anaya Eshaal Family | Everyday family moments turned into relatable short videos |
| 8 | Sharum ki Sketchbook | Clever sketch comedy, now an award-winning YouTube name |
| 9 | DHA Wali Maid | Relatable humour built on everyday household life |
| 10 | Saim Rehman | Fresh, fast-rising Shorts that earned emerging-creator recognition |
1. Arshad Reels
Arshad Reels, affectionately known to fans as “dua k papa”, is the closest thing Pakistan has to a Shorts pioneer. His videos are short, simple and full of heart: a father figure, a small everyday situation, and a gentle lesson tucked inside the joke. The format was made for Shorts — fast, expressive and instantly shareable — and it worked so well that he became one of the first Pakistani creators to reach the very top tier of YouTube subscribers.
2. Salman Noman
Salman Noman found global fame through comedy shorts. His clips travel well because the humour is visual and universal — you do not need to understand every word to enjoy the punchline. That is exactly what Shorts rewards: a joke that lands in seconds, no matter where the viewer lives.
3. Ak Ultra
Ak Ultra sits at the very top of Pakistan’s YouTube creator lists, and Shorts are a huge part of that story. His high-energy comedy clips are built for repeat viewing — the kind of videos people watch twice and then send to a friend. That sharing behaviour is the engine of Shorts growth, and Ak Ultra understood it early.
4. Imam Bakhsh
Imam Bakhsh comes from a small village in Jhal Magsi, Balochistan, and his story is one of the most inspiring on this list. He started by mixing his love of gaming with real-life acting and comedy, filming short sketches inspired by the games he played instead of recording plain screen footage. His family helped with filming and acting, and together they built a channel that now counts its audience in the millions across YouTube and TikTok. Imam proves that Shorts can carry a creator from anywhere in Pakistan to a national audience — no city address required, just original ideas and steady posting.
5. Chota Ali Vlogs
Chota Ali Vlogs turned family life into one of Pakistan’s biggest YouTube success stories, and short clips were the doorway. The channel’s warm, everyday family moments work perfectly in the Shorts format because they feel real: a child, a joke, a small celebration at home. Viewers do not need context to enjoy them, which is why the clips spread so easily.
6. Zulqarnain Sikandar
Zulqarnain Sikandar first became famous on TikTok, but his move to YouTube shows how a short-form creator can grow on a second platform. His funny skits, travel diaries and couple vlogs with Kanwal Aftab translate naturally into Shorts, and his audience followed him across. His recent recognition as TikTok Creator of the Year at the first Pakistan Influencer Awards underlines how far that short-video journey has taken him.
7. Anaya Eshaal Family
The Anaya Eshaal Family channel built a huge audience on family-oriented videos and lifestyle content, with short clips doing much of the discovery work. Like Chota Ali Vlogs, this channel proves that Pakistani viewers love watching real families on screen — the celebrations, the small arguments, the everyday routines. Shorts suit that content perfectly because each clip is a complete little scene.
8. Sharum ki Sketchbook
Sharum ki Sketchbook took home the YouTube Creator of the Year title for men at the first Pakistan Influencer Awards in Karachi, and the win says a lot about where Pakistani YouTube is heading. Sketch comedy is a natural fit for Shorts: one idea, a few characters, a punchline, done. Sharum’s sketches are clever without being complicated, which is exactly why they work in under a minute.
9. DHA Wali Maid
DHA Wali Maid won the YouTube Creator of the Year title for women at the same awards, and her content is built on one of the most relatable ideas in Pakistani homes: everyday household life, turned into comedy. Her Shorts work because everyone recognises the situations she plays out. That instant recognition is the secret of great short-form content — the viewer understands the joke before the video is even halfway through.
10. Saim Rehman
Saim Rehman is the newest name on this list, and that is exactly why he belongs here. He was recognised as Emerging Creator of the Year on YouTube at the Pakistan Influencer Awards, which means the industry itself has marked him as one to watch. His Shorts are fast, fresh and clearly made by someone who understands the format from the viewer’s side. For anyone starting out today, Saim is the most useful example of all: he shows that the Shorts ladder is still open, and that a creator who starts now can still climb it quickly.
What All Ten Creators Have in Common
Look closely at these ten names and a pattern appears. First, every one of them picked a format that fits in under a minute: a joke, a sketch, a family moment, a gaming scene. Second, they all posted consistently instead of waiting for one perfect video. Third, they all made content that feels Pakistani — the humour, the families, the everyday situations are instantly familiar to local viewers. And fourth, none of them needed expensive equipment to start. A phone, a good idea and regular uploads were enough.
How to Start Your Own Shorts Journey
If these stories inspire you, the starting point is simpler than it looks. Pick one niche you can film every day — comedy, family life, food, gaming or sketches. Film vertically, keep each clip under a minute, and put the hook in the first three seconds. Post at a regular time so viewers know when to expect you, and reply to comments so the platform sees real engagement. Study what is trending with tools like On4t’s trending TikTokers tool to see which creators and formats people are searching for right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a beginner really grow on YouTube Shorts in Pakistan?
Yes. Shorts are designed to show new creators to new viewers, so a good clip can reach a wide audience even on a brand-new channel. Consistency and original ideas matter more than equipment or experience.
What type of Shorts works best for Pakistani viewers?
Comedy skits, family moments, relatable everyday situations and gaming-inspired acting all perform strongly, because they are easy to understand in seconds and easy to share.
How often should a new creator post Shorts?
Posting once a day is a realistic target for most beginners. Regular uploads teach you what your audience likes faster than occasional uploads ever will.
Do Shorts creators need long videos too?
Not at first. Many creators on this list built their audience entirely on short clips and only added longer videos once they had a loyal following.
Which Pakistani Shorts creators should beginners study?
Arshad Reels for heartfelt comedy, Salman Noman for visual humour, Imam Bakhsh for original storytelling, and Saim Rehman for a fresh, fast-rising example of the format done well.
Is it too late to start making YouTube Shorts in 2026?
No. New creators are still breaking through every month, and awards now recognise emerging Shorts talent specifically. The format rewards fresh ideas, so a new voice can still stand out.
The Bottom Line
YouTube Shorts changed who gets to be famous in Pakistan. It took the spotlight away from studios and handed it to anyone with a phone and a good idea — a father making comedy skits, a gamer acting out scenes in his village, a family filming its everyday life. The ten creators on this list all walked through the same small door, and each one built something lasting on the other side. Your first Short does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be yours, posted today, and followed by another one tomorrow.
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