Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain
Political satire
Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain (Urdu: ہم سب امید سے ہیں, lit. 'We Are All Expecting') was a political satire show, which featured funny segments on Pakistani political issues.
Hosted by Saba Qamar, Fiza Ali and Mehwish Hayat, the show was divided into 3 versions. The first one was 'Midweek Version' hosted by Mehwish Hayat, the second was 'Extra Version' hosted by Fiza Ali and the third was 'Weekend Version' hosted by Saba Qamar. Earlier this show was also hosted by actress Veena Malik, Sara Chaudry, Hira Salman, Kiran Tabeer, Mathira and Arisha Razi.
This show started airing in July 2007. Due to its popularity, it aired till 2015 and was finished in 2015 due to ban on Geo Entertainment.
Production
It is written by the Pakistani TV programs screenwriter and humorist Muhammad Younis Butt.
Plot
The program mostly makes fun of corrupt and lazy politicians who always somehow sneak into the political process and get elected. This show's TV artists try to portray them in their situational comedy. The show also covers current affairs topics in Pakistan in a humorous way.
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