Iqbal started his career as a writer and director from
Pakistan Television Network. He first directed and wrote the television series such as
Bichre Ge Ab Kese,
Dobara and
Imtehaan. The first project of Iqbal which received positive response was
Thakan which starred
Saba Qamar,
Tauqeer Nasir and
Saba Hameed in leading roles and revolves around the issues of a working women in a patriarchal system. Iqbal then directed three other projects for
Geo Entertainment;
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, which revolves around the obsession of a girl with her aunt's fiancé,
Mannat, a love story of a pressurised relationship and
Dilfareb, love triangle themed penned by
Zafar Mairaj which further established his career as a director. His next project
Dushman e Jaan met with reviews from critics and audience, earned him critical acclaim and became first critical success of his career. Iqbal's recently directed
Ishq E Laa starring
Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi and Azaan Sami Khan is currently airing on
Hum TV. == Filmography ==