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‘Perfection is the enemy of good', here is how Khurram Dastgir Khan defended the PDM alliance and also addressed issues like Kalabagh Dam and use of abusive language in politics.

From belonging to a feudal family to becoming a teacher and then a politician, in the 5th episode of ‘Unboxing Pakistan', we learn about the many roles of Shireen Mazari.

With 100 years of politics and having a grandfather who owned 70% of Karachi's land, Nabil Gabol, the stalwart of PPP explained the complex dynamics of Lyari's gang war. He claimed that PTI might vote for Bilawal Bhutto's Prime Ministership.

From nuclear war to hybrid war, the mode of threat has changed between Pakistan and India. Episode 4 of ‘Project 706' explains how Pakistan overcame the challenge of becoming a nuclear power despite many financial and security challenges and why it now needs a comprehensive nuclear policy.

The foundation of the nuclear program was laid by Dr Abdus Salam and eventually it was taken forward by a group of scientists including Dr A.Q. Khan. Episode 3 of ‘Project 706' goes back to the 1950s and how the nuclear program evolved into the weapons program.

With public pressure and international surveillance, 28th May 1998 was a very critical day for Pakistan with the whole country on high alert. Episode 2 of ‘Project 706' reveals the details of what happened on the day Pakistan conducted five nuclear tests in a row.

TCM presents Project 706, an exclusive account of Pakistan's pathway towards nuclear bomb. Did Pakistan smuggle nuclear technology? Was India planning to attack the nuclear facility at Kahuta? The series answers all the relevant questions by giving glimpses into the many lesser known stories. Economic relief or national defence? After India's nuclear test on 11th May 1998, a war-like situation emerged in Pakistan. Episode 1 of ‘Project 706' unveils the details of what actually happened in the last 17 days.

Freedom fighter to many, terrorist to a few, here is the story of Yasin Malik narrated by his wife Mushaal Mullick. In the fourth episode of 'Unboxing Pakistan', Mushaal Mullick discussed how she met Yasin Malik and how she is fighting the case of Kashmir along with her husband.

"PTI rigged the 2018 general elections to win." From challenging PTI over economic progress to accusing them of rigging elections, Ahsan Iqbal shares his views on politics, economy and his vision for the country. Watch the second episode of ‘Unboxing Pakistan' to know what's the biggest threat to Pakistani politics.

“Imran Khan has asked me to stop taking calls from the establishment." Discussing the ‘neutral' role of establishment, Sheikh Rasheed shared the inside story of Pindi vs. Islamabad. Watch the first episode of ‘Unboxing Pakistan' to know how the political situation has unfolded in the last few weeks.

In his first ever podcast, former Primer Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan talks about who backstabbed him, what went wrong with the establishment and how friends became foes. Find all the answers in TCM's conversation with the former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

“The fuel gauge was showing zero fuel and I was still flying.” Shot an Israeli jet and later asked to meet the pilot, in episode 3 of the series, Air Commodore Sattar Alvi shares why the Syrian Air Force did not let Pakistani fighter pilots carry out offensive missions against Israelis. TCM presents a first-hand account in an all-new series of a Pakistani pilot, Air Commodore Sattar Alvi who has the credit of shooting down an Israeli jet.

“Israelis wanted to shoot one Pakistani pilot in the air.” Only 8 jets fought 56 Israeli jets with high-end missiles, in episode 2 of the series, Air Commodore Sattar Alvi shares how one mistake by an Israeli pilot helped him in the war. TCM presents an exclusive account in an all-new series of a Pakistani pilot, Air Commodore Sattar Alvi who has the credit of shooting down an Israeli jet.

“If the dead body is brought, Pakistan's government will refuse to acknowledge that we are Pakistani citizens.” Volunteered in a foreign war with no hopes of returning back, in episode 1 of the series, Air Commodore Sattar Alvi shares why he decided to go to Syria to fight the Israelis. TCM presents an exclusive account in an all-new series of a Pakistani pilot, Air Commodore Sattar Alvi who has the credit of shooting down an Israeli jet.

From sex education to abortion, majority of the Pakistanis have several misconceptions when it comes to such sensitive issues which are still considered a taboo in the Pakistani society.

There is a foreign policy in every household of Pakistan which in its own way reflects the foreign policy of Pakistan.

Do most of us attend funerals because we care and love the ones who have passed away? Or do we attend funerals merely for social purposes, food and gossip? Are there any differences between a funeral and a party?

Do the elite use religion to control masses or the masses use religion to defend their failures? In this episode, we talk about the complex relationship of humans with the idea of God.

Women's Day Special! From Fatima Jinnah to Benazir Bhutto, prominent women of our history in leadership roles have always had their identity forged in their surnames. What is a woman without a man in a male-dominated society? And why can't women have their independent identity without having their names attached to a male relative?

Is Zahir Jaffer the actual representation of most men in our society? Is Aurat March based on discriminatory values? Is child abuse embedded in our culture? We dig deeper to understand the power dynamics in sex and the problem with the ‘progressives' of Pakistan.

Is there any class discrimination in the Army? Are we all modern day slaves living in cement cages? Are the people living in villages really uncivilised? This episode will dive into exploring the complexities and dynamics of a modern-day society.

Do men compare the size of their manhood with others? Is Always Ultra pads a feminist brand? Why does Google show ads on enlargement solutions for men? Why do we need competitions like Miss Universe? In discussion with Dr Moiz, we got some unconventional and uncomfortable answers.

Naked Truth is back with an all-new season and a new face. Have we been on a long search for our father in Turkey, China, the U.S. and the Arab world? Is Pakistan a nation of traitors or a country who opens its arms to anyone that represents the spirit of Pakistan? In the first episode of Naked Truth Season 3, we get answers to legit questions we don't even ask.

“After disarming the suicide bomber, I hugged him for which I received a lot of criticism.” From surviving female suicide blasts, disarming bombers, dismantling explosives-laden trucks to devising the counter explosives strategy, AIG Shafqat Malik has played an integral part in structuring the Bomb Disposal Unit of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

“When we talk of the 90s, the direct involvement of India in promoting terrorism in Pakistan was prevalent.” From resolving the terror attack on General Pervez Musharraf, infiltrating sectarian outfits, interrogating high-profile terrorists to pioneering the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), former DG FIA and Additional Inspector General CTD Punjab, Tariq Parvez has played a crucial role in Pakistan's fight against terrorism.

”The most astonishing thing for me in that entire episode was that the gang leader was a school teacher.” Currently serving as the Additional Inspector General of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Sardar Faheem Abbasi takes us on a journey of fighting political pressures and his experience of uplifting the policing structure in East Timor during the UN peacekeeping mission.

“One of the biggest challenges was the rockets, which were fired during the evening in Balochistan and one could never tell who they might hit.” Dr Shoaib Suddle, who has served as the IG Sindh and Balochistan, former DG Intelligence Bureau and Federal Tax Ombudsman, reveals how he dealt with political militancy and terrorism, the failure of the Police Order 2002 and his investigation into the death of General Asif Nawaz Janjua.

“When I came to Swat, I learned that music shops and barber shops were being targeted through bomb blasts.” Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, who has served as the Additional Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was among the first officers to lead operations against Taliban (TTP) in Swat and played a significant role in drafting KP's Police Reforms.

“There were political motives behind my father's assassination.” Currently serving as the Deputy Inspector General of Karachi's Counter-Terrorism Department, Omar Shahid Hamid shares his experience of fighting criminal gangs in Lyari, facing death threats by the Taliban, and writing thrillers on crime.

"We try to hide our incapability of not being able to do the investigation correctly." Ihsan Ghani, who has served as the Inspector General of KP, Director General of the Intelligence Bureau, and National Coordinator NACTA, takes us on his journey of countering terrorism and fighting political turf wars.

"If by twisting the correct news, any nation is getting benefit then a journalist must twist the news." Covering the Supreme Court for over 25 years, Sabir Shakir is known for his in-depth knowledge regarding powerhouses. This is the tenth episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #SabirShakir

"I went and got myself enrolled in the CIA." From revealing militant's plan of Benazir's assassination to exposing secrets of Pakistan's war on Al-Qaeda, Azaz Syed is an investigative journalist who has been reporting for around 20 years now. This is the ninth episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #AzazSyed​

"It was written in the letter that they are going to target Shakil Farman Ali and two other journalists." Escaping death three times, Shakeel Farman Ali has been on the field reporting from terror attacks to corruption scandals. This is the eighth episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #ShakeelFarmanAli

“I believe that when you become a journalist, your gender that either you are a man or a woman doesn't matter.” Reporting on political affairs to terror attacks and war, Asma Shirazi has the credit of being Pakistan's first female war correspondent as well as the first political show host. This is the seventh episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #AsmaShirazi

"To flog us, they tied our hands and feet along with a belt on our stomach." Resisted against the dictatorship, Iqbal Jafferi is one of the three journalists who were flogged during the Zia-ul-Haq era. Later, he received 'Pride of Performance' for fighting for democracy. This is the sixth episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #IqbalJafferi

“Even if we hear a firecracker at a wedding, we get afraid that it might be a blast.” Covered over 100 bombings, Nadia Saboohi is the first female reporter from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the only one who has interviewed Dr. Shakil Afridi. This is the fifth episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #NadiaSaboohi

“They made me lie naked on the floor and beat me for more than 20 minutes.” From getting abducted by the agencies to breaking the news of Imran Khan's marriage, Umar Cheema has remained in the headlines. Despite the challenges including online trolling, his passion for journalism kept him going. This is the fourth episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #UmarCheema ​

“ I saw chunks of body parts and ripped bodies of people.” Reporting from the past 15 years. Sumera Khan has spent most of her time on roads covering events from terror attacks to incidents of child abuse. She also has the credit of being the only female journalist to interview Hakeemullah Mehsud. This is the third episode of Journalist Diaries, a series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #SumeraKhan

“I called Imran Khan and told him the news that Hussain Nawaz got beaten in Kenya.” Having close ties with many big guns like Jalaluddin Haqqani and Gen Hamid Gul, Aslam Khan accidentally stepped into the world of journalism after student unions were banned by Gen Zia-ul-Haq. This is the second episode of Journalist Diaries – A series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries #Aslam Khan

“If you call a journalist anti-establishment, then its an honour for him.” From criticising Benazir Bhutto to raising a voice against the Taliban, Hamid Mir has made a place for himself despite numerous challenges including assassination attempts. This is the first episode of Journalist Diaries – A series of untold stories of news breakers and their experience of reporting in Pakistan. #JournalistDiaries​ #HamidMir