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The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversations. https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePakistanExperience Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Shehzad Ghias Shaikh

The Pakistan Experience


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    Pak-Afghan talks, TLP banned, Imran Khan to Bani Gala, Ali Tareen, and the DuckyBhai case - #TWIP 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 52:50


    Pak-Afghan talks, TLP banned, Imran Khan to Bani Gala, Ali Tareen, and the DuckyBhai case - #TWIP 39

    The truth about 23rd March

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 1:41


    Pakistan's history has been deliberately distorted, manipulated, and changed to suit the agendas of the Establishment.You don't even realize how you have been brainwashed over the years.We are taught not to respect the Constitution, and the day that was meant to celebrate the Constitution was maliciously erased from our history!

    Kar raha tha gham-e-jahan ka hisaab, Aaj tum yaad bayhisaab aayai. There will never be another Mehdi Hasan. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 2:08


    Kar raha tha gham-e-jahan ka hisaab,Aaj tum yaad bayhisaab aayai.There will never be another Mehdi Hasan.#78years78heroes

    Is 14th August or 15th August the independence day of Pakistan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 1:27


    Is 14th August or 15th August the independence day of Pakistan?

    Ismat Raza Shahjehan #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 1:17


    Ismat Raza Shahjehan #78years78heroes

    raza ismat
    Bhagat Singh #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 2:32


    Bhagat Singh#78years78heroes

    Saadat Hassan Manto wrote as a mirror to the human soul; each word draped in the elegance of truth and tragedy. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 1:27


    Saadat Hassan Manto wrote as a mirror to the human soul; each word draped in the elegance of truth and tragedy.#78years78heroes

    Sohail Afridi, Muridke, TLP, Saad Rizvi's Assets and Ryan Grim's lies - #TWIP 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 47:45


    In this week's episode we discuss Sohail Afridi being elected, PTI removing Pakistan's flag, what really happened in Muridke, Saad Rizvi's assets and Ryan Grim's lies.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Watch all episodes of This Week in Pakistan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTU8aQikWU&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rCn6IgBjTRXnRjsS03Ty8OThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction and Sohail Afridi elected 1:53 PTI replaces Pakistan's flag5:27 Imran Khan requests Parole7:59 Muridke, TLP and Saad Rizvi15:00 Banning TLP?20:00 Crackdown on TLP and Conspiracy Theories26:26 Ryan Grim's lies about Muridke41:23 Absurd India Media42:59 News Wrap Up

    Remember Zahra Khan - Breast Cancer Awareness - Babar Shaikh - #TPE 480

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 76:33


    Title of Account: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust* | -For Donation Account: Bank ALfalah: 00311000012854Babar Shaikh, the husband of Zahra Khan, joins us for a heartfelt conversation around Breast Cancer, losing loved ones, therapy and finding the will to go on.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 introduction2:00 Babar and Zahra's love story14:20 The diagnosis and Breast Cancer awareness21:00 Treatment, Chemotherapy and Relapse30:30 Marriage, Support and the taboo of Breast Cancer38:00 Mental Health and trying to be normal45:00 Non traditional treatments, health and diet1:02:30 Anxiety, Faith and Therapy1:08:30 Awareness and finding the strength to go on

    The Sindhiyani Tehreek #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 1:14


    The Sindhiyani Tehreek, formed by rural women in 1980s Sindh, resisted General Zia's dictatorship as part of the pro-democracy movement. After his death, they led the fight for Sindh's water rights, opposing dams that dried the province. Despite age and political shifts, their resistance never stopped.#78years78heroes

    sindh general zia
    Sachal Sarmast - the Sufi soul who spoke love in seven languages, echoing unity beyond borders. His words weren't just poetry, they were rebellion wrapped in mystic fire. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 1:08


    Sachal Sarmast - the Sufi soul who spoke love in seven languages, echoing unity beyond borders. His words weren't just poetry, they were rebellion wrapped in mystic fire.#78years78heroes

    Khushal Khan Khattak #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 1:58


    Khushal Khan Khattak, the fierce Afghan warrior-poet, voiced Pashtun unity and pride through his bold verse. He blended poetry with patriotism, resisting Mughal rule while celebrating honor, courage, and freedom.#78years78heroes

    Khushal Khan Khattak #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 1:58


    Khushal Khan Khattak #78years78heroes

    History of Pak-Afghan relations and PTI vs the Establishment - Rafiullah Kakar - #TPE 479

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 103:36


    Rafiullah Kakar comes back on TPE to discuss the history of Pakistan-Afghan relations, the current crisis, the war with TTP, PTI vs the Establishment, and the political structure of Pakistan.Rafiullah Kakar is a public policy expert currently doing his PhD at Cambridge University.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Will Afghanistan and Pakistan go to war?6:30 History of Pak-Afghan relations25:00 Why were there repeated failures?31:00 National Action Plan and Pakistan's political structure36:50 Military Operations and Political Consensus 41:40 Imran Khan and PTI's plan 51:00 Afghan Taliban, TTP and India59:30 PTI, Solutions and Prescriptions 1:05:00 PTI vs the Establishment: The way forward1:18:50 Audience Questions

    Madam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 4:26


    If Pakistan has had one true icon, it is the eternal, Madam Noor Jehan.Her talent, her Pazzaz, her confidence made her into an absolute diva, and the envy of millions. Legend chota lafz hay Madam kay liye - one day Pakistanis will know the complete life story of Noor Jehan and the nation will realize what a legend she was!#78years78heroes

    Suneel's Favourite Cars, The New Auto Policy and Why Pakistan can't make Cars - Suneel Munj - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 98:17


    Suneel Munj comes on for a comprehensive podcast of TPE where we discuss politics, cars, and the difficulty in finding a driver.In this episode we discuss Suneel's favourite cars, Haval, Honda, Indus Corolla, why Pakistan can't manufacture cars, electric cars, hybrids, Ducky Bhai, FBR, and more.Is it worth buying a hybrid car?Will Electric batteries die in 7 years?Is Honda Civic a lifafa?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Suneel Sarfraz Munj is a Pakistani Entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of PakWheels.com, the largest online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars in Pakistan.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Being confident in your work5:00 New Auto Policy14:40 Infant Industry Argument20:50 Mitsubishi Lancer23:12 Indus Corolla25:52 Honda and rating Pakistani cars31:10 Electric Cars and Battery Life35:59 Haval, Stocks and Investments 41:43 Pakistani Society, Domestic Help and Middle Class 50:00 Electric Car58:33 Etron, Ducky Bhai, FBR and Capitalism 1:08:50 Kids don't know our heroes1:14:24 Ducky Bhai, Vlogging and Internet Fame 1:23:00 Audience Questions

    The greatest sportsman Pakistan has ever produced and his greatest rival. The two heroes of Pakistan #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 1:24


    The greatest sportsman Pakistan has ever produced and his greatest rival.The two heroes of Pakistan#78years78heroes

    Yasmeen Lari

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 1:43


    Yasmeen Lari

    Parveen Shakir #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 1:33


    Parveen Shakir#78years78heroes

    What is the best food in Pakistan, Kitchen Hacks and Cooking Tips - Chef Saadat Siddiqui - #TPE 477

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 128:13


    Chef Saadat Siddiqui comes on for a wide ranging episode of The Pakistan Experience where we discuss the best food from every region in Pakistan, reignites the age-old Karachi vs Lahore food debate, discuss Comedy Kitchen, Kitchen Hacks, Recipes, Restaurant Culture, Karachi, Sindhi Culture and the MQM.A name in versatile cooking is none other than Chef Saadat Siddiqui. He is a Pakistani chef very well known for his famous cooking shows that air on ARY Zauq. Siddiqui has a degree in computer software, but decided not to pursue that career because of his passion in cooking. He studied and trained in Australia from a local restaurant and has received extensive training and degrees from various other institutes. He is among the popular chefs of Pakistan.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:25 Comedy Kitchen 3:25 Cooking Basics 7:00 Restaurants in Karachi16:00 How to avoid Food Poisoning24:00 Food Capitalism 27:30 Bachpan kee kahaniyan30:00 Desi Ghee and Healthy Trends37:00 Frozen Fish and Fish Market40:00 Karachi Food42:55 Sindhi Culture48:00 Karachi Food50:30 Pakistani and Indian Food56:00 Karachi Food vs Lahore Food1:09:00 Eating out and Restaurants1:12:00 Best Food in Pakistan1:18:00 Bagels, Pizza and New York1:20:28 People dont respect chefs1:22:30 Food Vlogs1:23:09 MQM and Karachi 1:46:00 Audience Questions

    Hadiqa Kiyani. A Musician; A Philanthropist; An Icon! #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 2:36


    Hadiqa Kiyani. A Musician; A Philanthropist; An Icon!#78years78heroes

    Bahaduri woh jiski dushman bhi tareef karay Karnal Sher Khan. A Pakistani Hero #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 0:59


    Bahaduri woh jiski dushman bhi tareef karayKarnal Sher Khan. A Pakistani Hero#78years78heroes

    Pakistan vs Afghanistan, PTI vs the Establishment, India meets the Taliban and Adil Raja loses #TWIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 57:22


    In this week's episode we discuss the rise of T*rrorism in Pakistan, debate TTP, the DG ISPR Press Conference, India meeting the Taliban, Crypto Liquidation and Adil Raja losing defamation case.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Watch all episodes of This Week in Pakistan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTU8aQikWU&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rCn6IgBjTRXnRjsS03Ty8OThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Ter*orism in Pakistan 3:00 Debate on TTP 17:00 It is not just Imran Khan's fault23:20 DG ISPR Press Conference 25:00 India meets Afghanistan27:14 PTI vs the Establishment 32:30 Imran Khan's cowardice 38:00 Crupto Liquidation and Nobel Peace Prize 40:30 Adil Raja41:30 News Wrap Up 52:30 Sports Experience

    Why Imran Khan removed Ali Amin Gandapur - Sohail Afridi new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 17:54


    Today on TPE we discuss Imran Khan changing the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

    Make Mashal Khan your hero, not TLP. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 2:24


    Make Mashal Khan your hero, not TLP.#78years78heroes

    hero tlp mashal khan
    Who was the bigger star? Shahid Afridi or Imran Khan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 28:13


    Who is the bigger star: Shahid Afridi or Imran Khan?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAEJztIVM-IToday on TPE we look at the statistics to see who was a better cricketer: Wasim Akram or Imran Khan?Controversy erupted on Twitter over the weekend when someone asked if Imran Khan is the greatest sportsman Pakistan has ever produced, and I made the mistake of disagreeing with the cult leading to a Twitter cancellation.

    The forgotten hero of Punjab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 2:01


    Aap ko lagta hay Punjabiyo kee larnay kee tareekh nahee hay kyon kay aap ko Punjab kee tareekh batayee nahee jatiToday's Hero: Dulha Bhatti#78years78heroes

    General Pervez Musharraf vs Mukhtara Mai The story of a woman who stood up against the society. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 2:47


    General Pervez Musharraf vs Mukhtara MaiThe story of a woman who stood up against the society.#78years78heroes

    The 70s, Dams, and Pakistan's Lost Culture - Tofiq Pasha Mooraj - Enviromentalist - #TPE 476

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 115:09


    Tofiq Pasha comes on TPE to discuss the 70s, hippie culture, the Pakistan of the 70s, our lost cultures, herbal medicine, the enviroment, rivers, Dams, Zia-ul-Haq, sectarianism, gardening and more.Tofiq Pasha Mooraj, born in 1959, is a social and environmental activist.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 2:00 Toufeeq Pasha's Journey 5:30 70s and the Hippie Generation17:50 Herbal Medicines, Health and Food29:10 Malir's Indigenous Population and Taking over Land 33:42 We have forgotten our history40:27 Sectarianism 44:00 Environmentalism and Travelling through Pakistan55:30 Urban Divide and Romanticising Pakistan 1:04:10 Sindhu Darya, Water Resources and the Enviroment1:12:26 Why Karachi drowns1:17:50 Dams and Pakistan's Irrigation Practices 1:30:00 Pakistan needs Population Control1:37:46 Audience Questions

    Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Kashmir Protests, Gandapur vs Aleema Khan and Sumud Flotilla - #TWIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 49:25


    In this week's episode we Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Sumud Flotilla, Kashmir Protests, Gandapur vs Aleema Khan, and Surya Kumar Yadav's comments.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Watch all episodes of This Week in Pakistan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTU8aQikWU&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rCn6IgBjTRXnRjsS03Ty8OChapters:0:00 Premier League1:15 Trump's Gaza Peace Plan and Pakistan17:07 Trump making Netanyahu apologize to Qatar23:00 Trump's Nobel Peace Prize26:37 Sumud Flotilla and Senator Mushtaq 30:42 Islamabad Press Club and Jameel Behram33:10 Kashmir Protests41:54 News Wrap UpThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

    Meet Asim Ijaz Khwaja:

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:12


    Meet Asim Ijaz Khwaja: a British-born Pakistani-American economist making global impact. He's the Sumitomo-FASID Professor of International Finance & Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School and the Director of Harvard's Center for International Development.

    From the Book Launch of "Pakistan Lost":

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:53


    From the Book Launch of "Pakistan Lost":

    Trump's Gaza Peace Plan will fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 26:31


    Trump's Gaza Peace Plan will fail The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

    Not just a voice for music, but a voice for change! Kudos to Shehzad Roy for using his platform to uplift communities across Pakistan. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 2:18


    Not just a voice for music, but a voice for change! Kudos to Shehzad Roy for using his platform to uplift communities across Pakistan.#78years78heroes

    Syed Babar Ali, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded LUMS—now Pakistan's premier business school. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 1:00


    Syed Babar Ali, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded LUMS—now Pakistan's premier business school.#78years78heroes

    Atif Mian, a Pakistani-American economist and academic . #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 1:21


    To say that Atif Mian, a Pakistani-American economist and academic known for his work on global finance and economic policy, is a genius would be a massive understatement. The renowned intellect has written extensively on debt, growth, and financial crises.#78years78heroes

    Sadequain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 1:46


    Hailing from a family of calligraphers, Sadequain rose to become one of Pakistan's most celebrated artists, known for his mastery in calligraphy and bold, expressive painting. His work redefined modern Islamic art and brought Urdu calligraphy into the contemporary spotlight.But that's not all — he was also a poet, penning hundreds of rubā‘iyāt in the spirit of Omar Khayyam and Sarmad Kashani, blending visual art and verse into a singular, unforgettable legacy.#78years78heroes

    After serving as Foreign Minister, he made history by becoming the only Pakistani to ever preside over the International Court of Justice (ICJ), #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 1:16


    After serving as Foreign Minister, he made history by becoming the only Pakistani to ever preside over the International Court of Justice (ICJ), #78years78heroes

    Nazia Hasan - Pakistani Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 3:08


    Disco deewanay!AhaIf there is an anthem for the youth in Pakistan, it is disco deewanay, and today we celebrate the woman who sang it, Nazia Hasan.We had two choices in the 80s, Zia ka Pakistan or Nazia ka Pakistan, on one side we had guns, extremism, and violence, and on the other side we had love, music, and dance.We all know what Pakistan chose, and not only did we lose Nazia Hasan, we lost Nazia ka Pakistan.#78years78heroes

    A prolific writer and activist, Eqbal Ahmad was widely consulted by revolutionaries, journalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 1:56


    A prolific writer and activist, Eqbal Ahmad was widely consulted by revolutionaries, journalists, policymakers, activists, and students around the world.#78years78heroes

    Some people are beyond words, words like 'Hero' or 'Legend' cannot fully encapsulate the being that is Abida Parveen. Respect her while she is here. There will never be another Abida Parveen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 1:52


    Some people are beyond words, words like 'Hero' or 'Legend' cannot fully encapsulate the being that is Abida Parveen.Respect her while she is here. There will never be another Abida Parveen!#78years78heroes

    Why Pakistan doesn't need dams, India and the Indus Water Treaty - Dr. Hassan Abbas - #TPE 475

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 116:22


    Dr. Hassan Abbas is a water and hydrology expert with over 30 years of experience, holding a PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources from Michigan State University. He has worked on water resources across continents, focusing on Pakistan's Indus Basin, and is an advocate for people-centric water management. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction2:00 Let the Rivers Flow7:50 Indus Water Treaty and Economic Imperialism13:40 Cold War Politics and the Indus Water Treaty 25:06 Kashmir, Headworks and the Radcliffe Award29:58 India and the Indus Water Treaty34:38 Can India control Pakistan's water and Narendra Modi43:50 Neelam Jhelum Project48:36 Solar Energy vs Hydroelectric Energy54:44 Kalabagh Dam and Water Scarcity 1:01:00 Predictions, Big Dams and Dam being removed1:12:00 Three Gorges Dam1:18:30 Pakistan doesn't need dams and Dr Hassan Abbas's solution 1:35:00 Monsoons and the Indus Delta1:38:20 Siltation1:39:19 Audience Questions

    The libraries may belong to Faiz Ahmed Faiz but the streets belong to Habib Jalib. #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 2:08


    The libraries may belong to Faiz Ahmed Faiz but the streets belong to Habib Jalib.#78years78heroes

    Sheema Kirmani #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 1:54


    Sheema Kirmani #78years78heroes

    Celebrating a literary giant today: Chaudhry Faiz Ahmad Faiz #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 2:03


    Celebrating a literary giant today:Chaudhry Faiz Ahmad Faiz#78years78heroes

    giant literary chaudhry faiz ahmad faiz
    An academic, a writer and a thinker - this is the story of Hamza Alavi #78years78heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 1:28


    An academic, a writer and a thinker - this is the story of Hamza Alavi

    Vlog - Clifton Urban Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 13:26


    Vlog - Clifton Urban Forest

    UNGA, Trump loving Pakistan and sidelining India, Saudi Defense Pact and Ladakh - #TWIP 035

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 53:34


    UNGA, Trump loving Pakistan and sidelining India, Saudi Defense Pact and Ladakh - #TWIP 035

    Imaan Mazari vs Sarfaraz Dogar, Courts, Hybrid Regime & the return of Imran Khan - Asad Toor - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 113:12


    Asad Ali Toor comes back on the podcast to discuss the Islamabad High Court, Supreme Court, Athar Minallah, Imran Khan, The Hybrid System, Problems with PTI, Gandapur, Karachi, Imran Khan's popularity, and the return of Imran Khan.What happened between Imaan Mazari and Sarfaraz Dogar?What happened when PTI supporters confronted Asad Ali Toor?Why Imran Khan never made PTI into a political party?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Chapters:0:00 Introduction and visiting Karachi2:20 Iman Mazari and Hadi get bail11:17 Islamabad High Court and the Supreme Court 16:17 Athar Minallah and the Karachi Bar Council20:00 Imran Khan and PDM 28:30 Current Hybrid System32:21 Is the fascism unprecedented40:00 Leaked Videos42:50 Problems with PTI44:46 Politicians need to be tolerant49:00 It is dangerous to criticize PTI1:03:06 Why be a party to this political conflict?1:11:00 Karachi1:14:18 PTI and Imran Khan's popularity1:19:18 PTI supporters confronting Asad Ali Toor1:24:27 Imran Khan never made a party1:33:39 Imran Khan as Prime Minister1:36:10 Audience QuestionsThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

    A Pakistani academic whose work is cited around the world, but most likely most Pakistani students do not even know his name.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 1:35


    A Pakistani academic whose work is cited around the world, but most likely most Pakistani students do not even know his name.By constantly promoting charlatans as intellectuals on mainstream media, and social media, we have forgotten what it truly means to be an academic. #78years78heroes

    Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact, PMLN vs PPP, Imran Khan's tweet about TTP - Martial Law Incoming? #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 15:18


    Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact, PMLN vs PPP, Imran Khan's tweet about TTP - Martial Law Incoming? #TPE The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 International Relations3:58 Imran Khan deal horahi hay?5:34 PPP vs PMLN10:48 Judiciary, Courts and New Lawyers Movement?11:57 Martial Law Incoming?

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