Violation of Grice Maxims to Create Humor: An Analysis of Sitcom “khaber daar”

Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics that studies how context affects meaning and human language can be perceived differently. All our communications rely on the compatibility interpreters interpreted. Communication issues resolved by improving speaker listener interaction. Therefore, working together, comprehend two meanings in single phrase. The more comprehensive intercultural aspect shown through pragmatics. Grice (1975) introduced idea Cooperative Maxims Principles, which aids conversation analysis. current study examines instances conversational maxim violations well-known sitcom "Khaberdaar," broadcasted Express news. It comedic television program Urdu Panjabi. anchor person introduces subject or an issue first part. actor-comedian themselves as parody guest, puts little skit, makes fun prominent people dressing up athletes, politicians, actors. researcher discovers humor arises anytime speakers violate any one four maxims. In this study, it also examined verbal "Khaberdaar" produced via violations. has message addition to its humor. concludes after studying episodes relevance most frequently broken, followed maxims quality, manners, quantity. effectively communicates his point while breaking rules. By appropriately violating make listeners laugh well cry, social subtly brought listeners' attention.