Genus Thrips Linnaeus ranks as the most commonly distributed genus in Pakistan and as such, its members largely occur on crops. The species of genus Thrips L. are taxonomically reviewed and keyed. Amongst the 14 species recognized, six species T. alatus Bhatti, T. decens Palmer, T. florum Schmutz, T. garuda Bhatti, T. kodaikanalensis Ananthakrishnan and Jagadish and T. unonae Priesner are recorded for the first time from Pakistan. An account on habitat of 14 species presently known, along with detailed description and figures of 6 species is given for the future investigation.