| Case No. 9 | |
|---|---|
| Showrunners | |
| Written by | Shahzeb Khanzada |
| Directed by | Syed Wajahat Hussain |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Production company | 7th Sky Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Geo Entertainment |
| Release | 24 September 2025 – 8 January 2026 |
Case No. 9 is a Pakistan television series, written by Shahzeb Khanzada, and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain. [1] It starts Saba Qamar as a rape survivor and the series entails her journey to get justice against her preparator. Faysal Quraishi, Junaid Khan, Aamina Sheikh and Naveen Waqar festured in pivotal roles. It premiered on Geo Entertainment in September 2025.
"Case No. 9" revolves around Sehar, a confident and ambitious young woman who joins a garments company as the head of sales and marketing, where she first faces harassment by her boss, Kamran, a wealthy and influential businessman. However, at a night she is raped by him under the pretext of a dinner meeting at his house, where no one else is present. When she returns home, her family tries to keep the incident hidden, locking her inside the house to prevent the news from spreading. However, her brother's friend Maryam discovers the truth and tries to confront Sehar's family. At night, when everyone is asleep, Sehar silently leaves the house and goes to the police station to report the crime. The police register an FIR, and Kamran surprisingly cooperates with the investigation, undergoing a medical test. [2]
The series marked Aamina Sheikh's return to television and her second collaboration with Saba Qamar after Maat (2011-12). [7]
Muna Khan of Dawn praised the series for tackling topics like rape and its aftermath, the issues of victim-blaming, the misuse of power and portraying the challenges faced by survivors in Pakistani society. [8] Gaitee Ara Siddiqi of The Friday Times praised the series for its bold and impactful portrayal of sensitive topics, and also commended the cast performances, including Saba Qamar, Faysal Quraishi, and Aamina Sheikh. [9] Mehmal Sarfraz of The Telegraph India praised the series for its gripping portrayal of a rape survivor's ordeal and the challenges she faces in seeking justice, and the acting of Quraishi and Qamar. [10] Afreen Seher of the DAWN Images praised the series for its portrayal of strong, complex female characters who drive the narrative with agency and professionalism, and also their portrayal by the actresses who are in their forties while playing their real ages on screen. [11]