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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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    The big AI debate, is AI conscious and will AI k*ll us all? - Abdul Ahad Ayub - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 128:18


    Abdul Ahad Ayub is the co-Founder of LiveGenie (a multimodal AI learning interface). A Harvard & LUMS alum, he works at the intersection of EdTech & AI across Pakistan and the Middle East!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 Introduction3:30 What is AI, LLMs and Chat models7:30 Is AI conscious and what is consciousness11:30 Simulation Theory and Is AI conscious?21:35 Super intelligence and recursive self improvement26:00 Will AI k*ll us all and the Hugging Face attack41:00 IPO argument45:30 The big AI debate55:00 Cyber security59:30 AI, Education and AI agents1:26:00 Is podcasting safe from AI?1:32:00 How should people use AI1:38:00 Capitalism, personal agency and AI wars1:49:00 What jobs will AI replace. the future of AI and Jetsons

    Sindhi Students attacked at Karachi University - Challenging State Narratives - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 20:59


    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

    Delhi Protests - Where is Pakistan's Gen-Z? - Pakistan Cockroach Party when? - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 27:46


    Delhi ProtestsChapters:0:00 Why are students protesting in Delhi?5:40 Where is Pakistan's Gen-Z?8:08 Public Universities in Pakistan14:13 Chehray nahee system badlayn21:41 Chaiye kisko revolution Pakistan mai?25:00 Protests are not photo-opsThe 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

    Budget 2026, NFC Award, Karachi and the Economy - Miftah Ismail - #TPE 552

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 93:22


    Miftah Ismail is a Pakistani political economist who served as the Federal Minister of Finance from April 2022 to September 2022.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 Introduction1:20 Macro-economic stability and anti-poor budget4:26 Why should the GDP growth number matter to the people8:30 Inflation and reimagining the economy16:36 NFC Award36:01 Local Governments and the Establishment41:21 PSDP and the Defense budget50:09 System hee masla hay54:53 Karachi1:01:06 Ethnic Politics and Elite Capture1:13:30 Are Shahbaz Sharif's days numbered?1:22:42 Audience Questions

    Sarhad University Incident, PIMS Tragedy and the Age of Spin - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 30:10


    Today on TPE we discuss the Sarhad University Incident,the PIMS tragedy and Pakistan's class of untouchables.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 House of the Dragon1:30 Sarhad University Incident4:17 Age of Spin and Media campaigns8:41 Facts of the Sarhad University Incident11:30 Class of Untouchables17:57 PIMS tragedy25:26 Sarhad University and 9th May

    PIMS exposes how Pakistan's Healthcare System has collapsed - Dr. Zafar Mirza - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 67:15


    Zafar Mirza is a Pakistani public health professional who served as the special assistant to the prime minister Imran Khan for Health from 2019 to 2020.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 Introduction1:00 What happened at PIMS?4:20 Why it happened12:15 Neonatal Mortality in Pakistan18:06 Hepatitis C, Diabetes, HIV and Stunted Growth29:59 Healthcare System has collapsed37:30 Primary Health care and priorities of the Government49:00 Solutions and why Governments keep failing

    BLA, TTP, The Afghan War and Balochistan update - Rafiullah Kakar - #TPE 558

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 78:42


    Rafiullah Kakar is a public policy specialist and an alumnus of the University of Oxford. He has served as an adviser to the Balochistan government on CPEC.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 Introduction1:00 What is happening in Balochistan?7:46 BLA and TTP nexus12:21 Why is there an escalation of violence?24:00 TTP has no ideological support in KP26:12 Pakistan-Afghanistan war and proxy wars38:30 Military action against TTP41:37 Mahrang Baloch42:31 Audience Questions

    MQM's politics of hate, Khalid Maqbool's lie about 60% Sindh and Mustafa Kamal's hate speech #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 37:32


    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 Violence and Revolution4:25 MQM is asking MQM to pick up weapons8:54 Establishment's plan to make Karachi a federal territory12:17 Angrez kay kuttay dholanay walay kaun hain?17:00 Sindh's history of resistance and highlighting racism20:24 Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui's lie about Sindh25:18 Sindhis did not want to kick Hindus out in 194728:40 Evacuee Property Corruption30:05 40% Agricultural land of Sindhis was given to Muhajirs33:49 MQM's politics of hate

    Four arguments against New Provinces - Fiefdoms, Small Administrative Units and Sindh - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 56:35


    Four arguments against New Provinces.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 Introduction4:50 First Argument: The who, what and why of it19:20 Second:The Fiefdoms argument25:30 Third: Smaller Administrative Units30:38 Problem System hee hay33:12 Fourth: Sindh kee ek sensitivity hay

    Sohail Afridi's Punjab Tour, Shafi Jaan's disgusting remarks and PTI's politics - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 24:09


    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

    Sindhi Students attacked at Karachi University - Challenging State Narratives - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 20:59


    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

    STOP AI NOW -Why are people asking to pause AI - The Hugging Face Incident and AI Safety - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 36:10


    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, Reward Training and Reward Hacking2:40 Paperclip problem and what is AI4:37 What is recursive self-improvement, AGI and Superintelligence8:08 Will AI k*ll us all and can AI be conscious15:50 AI 2027 and AI 204018:30 Hugging Face Incident29:00 AI safety incidents and misalignment reports

    Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha Rearrested - Mockery of Justice - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 9:55


    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

    Imran Khan's sisters arrested- PML-N and PTI headed for a war- What will happen on 27th Sept? - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 38:22


    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 Imran Khan's sisters arrested1:01 PMLN vs PTI seems like a personal rivalry3:24 PTI is being targeted5:40 Pakistan has turned into a joke worldwide over the mockery of Justice7:58 Dictatorships do not end wel13:36 PTI leaders being arrested17:00 MQM bhi active hogayee hay19:00 Establishment kay kya plan hayn and same page ab tak hay?30:25 Ethnic hatred and racism

    PIMS exposes how Pakistan's Healthcare System has collapsed - Dr. Zafar Mirza - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 67:15


    Zafar Mirza is a Pakistani public health professional who served as the special assistant to the prime minister Imran Khan for Health from 2019 to 2020.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 Introduction1:00 What happened at PIMS?4:20 Why it happened12:15 Neonatal Mortality in Pakistan18:06 Hepatitis C, Diabetes, HIV and Stunted Growth29:59 Healthcare System has collapsed37:30 Primary Health care and priorities of the Government49:00 Solutions and why Governments keep failing

    Will AI k*ll us all? - Anthropic, Superintelligence and 10% chance the world is over

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 17:23


    Today on TPE we look at whether AI will k*ll us all.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 Will AI k*ll us all?2:11 What is Anthropic and the Hugging Face attack4:00 What is AI Alignment7:30 AI Self Preservation and the Anthropic-Pentagon breakup11:00 Anthropic's "Moral" Model15:53 Will AI value human morality

    Who destroyed Pakistan Cricket? - Pakistan whitewashed in England - Worst team in 50 years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 31:54


    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 Introduction0:30 Interference, Inconsistency and Pakistan7:02 Pakistan sending 7 players back9:15 Rotating Coaches10:46 Aqib Javed has destroyed Pakistan Cricket11:59 Pakistan treats as players as s*it20:00 PCB cannot financially compete with the big 323:30 Cricket has become professional26:13 Pakistan Cricket Team kee capacity yehi hay

    The big AI debate, is AI conscious and will AI k*ll us all? - Abdul Ahad Ayub - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 128:18


    Abdul Ahad Ayub is the co-Founder of LiveGenie (a multimodal AI learning interface). A Harvard & LUMS alum, he works at the intersection of EdTech & AI across Pakistan and the Middle East!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 Introduction3:30 What is AI, LLMs and Chat models7:30 Is AI conscious and what is consciousness11:30 Simulation Theory and Is AI conscious?21:35 Super intelligence and recursive self improvement26:00 Will AI k*ll us all and the Hugging Face attack41:00 IPO argument45:30 The big AI debate55:00 Cyber security59:30 AI, Education and AI agents1:26:00 Is podcasting safe from AI?1:32:00 How should people use AI1:38:00 Capitalism, personal agency and AI wars1:49:00 What jobs will AI replace. the future of AI and Jetsons

    MQM's politics of hate, Khalid Maqbool's lie about 60% Sindh and Mustafa Kamal's hate speech #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 37:32


    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 Violence and Revolution4:25 MQM is asking MQM to pick up weapons8:54 Establishment's plan to make Karachi a federal territory12:17 Angrez kay kuttay dholanay walay kaun hain?17:00 Sindh's history of resistance and highlighting racism20:24 Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui's lie about Sindh25:18 Sindhis did not want to kick Hindus out in 194728:40 Evacuee Property Corruption30:05 40% Agricultural land of Sindhis was given to Muhajirs33:49 MQM's politics of hate

    Has Imran Khan signed a deal with the Establishment? - PTI, New Provinces and PPP - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 27:51


    Has Imran Khan signed a deal with the Establishment? - PTI, New Provinces and PPP - #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/join

    How Imran Khan became PM - How the 2018 Elections were stolen by PTI - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 15:54


    How the 2018 Elections were stolen by PTI - How Imran Khan became PM - #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/join

    Budget 2026, NFC Award, Karachi and the Economy - Miftah Ismail - #TPE 552

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 93:22


    Miftah Ismail is a Pakistani political economist who served as the Federal Minister of Finance from April 2022 to September 2022.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 Introduction1:20 Macro-economic stability and anti-poor budget4:26 Why should the GDP growth number matter to the people8:30 Inflation and reimagining the economy16:36 NFC Award36:01 Local Governments and the Establishment41:21 PSDP and the Defense budget50:09 System hee masla hay54:53 Karachi1:01:06 Ethnic Politics and Elite Capture1:13:30 Are Shahbaz Sharif's days numbered?1:22:42 Audience Questions

    The philosophy of Akhuwat and the journey of Dr. Amjad Saqib - Amjad Saqib - #TPE 559

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 74:29


    Dr. Saqib is founder and Executive Director of Akhuwat, first ever interest free microfinance programme. President of Pakistan bestowed on him “Sitara-a-Imtiaz”, a coveted civil award oThe 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/joinChapters0:00 Introduction2:30 Story of Akhuwat and inspiring hope3:58 Why Amjad Saqib left Medicine and the Bureaucracy to pursue Akhuwat?10:22 Microfinancing, Akhuwat and what is Profit18:00 Loans vs Donations21:48 People return loans28:12 Molo Mosalee37:00 Hopes and Dreams of people43:18 Empathy48:19 Akhuwat Tawaif ko kyon paisay deti hay?59:35 How Amjad Saqib started thinking like this1:05:00 Thank you Amjad Saqib for coming on TPE1:07:00 How to join Akhuwat

    Ronaldo fails, Messi shines, World Cup Review - Faisal Rafi and Usman Mazhar - #TPE 561

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 93:51


    Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:24 Messi is the GOAT3:42 England played with fear8:15 Masterclass by Spain and France's failure12:00 Was it a mistake by Senne Lammens?14:33 Spain's football DNA22:00 Old players and Croatia23:30 Cucurella cringe hay24:00 Surprise packages: Norway, DR Congo and Capo Verde27:22 Pickford was at fault for Enzo's goal32:50 Why did Tuchel not play Mainoo? England was not brave37:15 Messi is the GOAT42:03 Ronaldo Failed54:00 Manchester United Champions League Finals vs Messi56:07 Ronaldo's later years59:27 America hosting the World Cup1:03:20 48 Teams in the World Cup and Infantino1:06:49 Best XI of the World Cup 20261:16:00 Shockers of the tournament, Zionist, Morocco and Argentina1:19:39 Was the World Cup rigged?1:23:00 Tuchel failed1:25:30 United's summer business has been good1:28:30 Final PredictionThe 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

    Building the Pakistani Alps - Above Zero, Thandiani and Tourism - Abdullah Khan - #TPE 560

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 83:26


    Abdullah Khan, founder of Above Zero, led the venture from idea to a partnership with the Govt. of KPK. A Carnegie Mellon-trained technologist, he's worked at the UN, Careem, Zensys, and founded Qubed Hospitality.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 Introduction1:48 Building the Pakistani Alps4:38 Tourism vs Local Ecology15:33 How is Above Zero ensuring conservation and accountability25:36 What are you doing for the local population30:50 Deforestation Problem33:50 Is it being built for the rich?38:00 Garbage Collection41:11 Qubed and Nathia Gali47:10 Uptick in local tourism and experiential tourism1:00:00 Thandiani, local cuisine and local bazaars1:06:00 Short-termism vs the 100 year concession1:17:00 Above Zero, Thandiani and how people should sign up

    New Provinces, Mohsin Naqvi vs PML-N, Bilawal Bhutto's Speech and System Collapse - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 56:32


    Chapters:0:00 Victory Dance - Billi delay say bahar agape1:39 PPP and Establishment ka same page3:26 Federal and Provincial share of revenue9:33 Mohsin Naqvi's Speech23:28 Pakistan did not make provinces, the provinces made Pakistan27:20 Referendum aur election kaisay hotay hain Pakistan mai28:48 Population, Power Centers, Local Resources and Share of revenue34:13 Local Governments38:17 DG ISPR Press Conference47:20 Bilawal Bhutto Speech49:27 PML-N and PPP will not want new provinces51:51 Deal with Imran Khan?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

    Exposing Zorain Nizamani's lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 16:08


    Exposing Zorain Nizamani's liesThe 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

    Timeline of the Mir Raza case, Pakistan's media and Sindh Government - Shehzad Ghias Shaikh #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 16:08


    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 Introduction1:00 Timeline of the case16:49 Pakistani Media and Social Media24:32 The campaigns online against me

    No more Sindhis vs Muhjairs - Stop Sindhi Hate Campaign - Reflecting on 7 years of #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 54:17


    Chapters:0:00 Reflecting on the Stop Sindhi Hate campaign3:09 TPE has always raised their voices for the oppressed8:06 Hate against Sindhis has been normalized13:10 People of Karachi are privileged including me15:35 Your identity being weaponized, labels and propaganda21:50 Views, likes and dollars28:50 TPE is an independent platform31:52 Stop Sindhi Hate37:00 MQM brainwashing43:00 Unlearning colonial tropes46:22 Nafratain chor kar pyar kee taraf aayai48:00 Understanding the Stop Sindhi Hate CampaignThe 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

    BLA, TTP, The Afghan War and Balochistan update - Rafiullah Kakar - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 78:42


    Rafiullah Kakar is a public policy specialist and an alumnus of the University of Oxford. He has served as an adviser to the Balochistan government on CPEC.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 Introduction1:00 What is happening in Balochistan?7:46 BLA and TTP nexus12:21 Why is there an escalation of violence?24:00 TTP has no ideological support in KP26:12 Pakistan-Afghanistan war and proxy wars38:30 Military action against TTP41:37 Mahrang Baloch42:31 Audience Questions

    Sanitation Workers, the Working Class and Sindh Government - Naeem Sadiq - #TPE 545

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 75:24


    Naeem Sadiq is an Industrial engineer, engaged as a volunteer citizen in promoting public interest causes for the last 2 decades. He is also a newspaper columnist who frequently writes columns on issues relating to governance reforms. Uplifting the wages and working conditions of the under-paid downtrodden workers such as sanitation workers, security guards, coal miners and railway coolies has been the primary focus of his research, writing and advocacy.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 Introduction1:34 Dog Culling and Manholes4:40 Sanitation Workers and the Working Class28:37 Minimum Wage, Third-party contractors and the Unbanked42:00 EOBI, Banks and Pensions46:00 Minimum Wage, Industrialists and Labour Unions 55:53 Population Control1:00:00 SOPs Fraud1:10:00 Audience Questions

    Who ACTUALLY destroyed Karachi? - Responding to Raftar's Propaganda/ Exposing the Establishment #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 106:33


    Chapters:0:00 Introduction and Establishment Agenda4:40 18th Amendment, Musharraf and Provincial Autonomy11:37 Karachi and Local Governments16:00 NFC Awards and Provincial share of revenue22:30 Federal Projects28:00 Karachi under Musharaf and MQM36:00 Get out of ethnic politics and Karachi after 194741:00 Nostalgic lies about Karachi - 1960s, 70s and the Labour movement47:00 Zia-ul-Haq destroyed Karachi52:00 Establishment's role in destroying Pakistan58:00 Mustafa Kamal's tenure and Elite Capture1:04:50 Census1:07:30 Tanker Mafia and Water issues1:14:24 K4 Project1:18:00 Gerrymandering and election fraud1:20:00 Karachi's share of Sindh's budget1:30:00 Kya Karachi ka paisa larkana mai lagta hay?1:34:00 Why Raftar's framing is racist and not journalism1:39:00 University banana land allocation ka masla nahee hay1:40:00 Who destroyed KarachiThe 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

    Bollywood going crazy, Thailand Trip and Lahore CCD - Mustafa Chaudhry and Murtaza Chaudhry #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 57:21


    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

    Budget 2026, NFC Award, Karachi and the Economy - Miftah Ismail - #TPE 552

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 93:22


    Miftah Ismail is a Pakistani political economist who served as the Federal Minister of Finance from April 2022 to September 2022.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 Introduction1:20 Macro-economic stability and anti-poor budget4:26 Why should the GDP growth number matter to the people8:30 Inflation and reimagining the economy16:36 NFC Award36:01 Local Governments and the Establishment41:21 PSDP and the Defense budget50:09 System hee masla hay54:53 Karachi1:01:06 Ethnic Politics and Elite Capture1:13:30 Are Shahbaz Sharif's days numbered?1:22:42 Audience Questions

    Journaling, Male Mental Health, Spiderman Kiss and Random Bachodiyan - Kazi Akber - #TPE 532

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 231:27


    Kazi Akber is a Pakistani content creator, storyteller, and host of the podcast "Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi". Based in Karachi, he is known for creating digital content, writing, and conducting interviews focused on social commentary and storytelling, often exploring topics related to Pakistani society, culture, and personal growth.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 Theo Von, Joe Rogan and TPE5:40 Therapy and Depression 12:25 Journaling and what is courage24:24 UD King, Rap and Hassan Raheem33:45 Campaigns run on FOMO and being burger36:30 Did you work on your dream today?42:22 Who is the villain in your story and the Spiderman kiss52:00 Cold Showers, LUMS and bachpan kee stories1:00:49 Waderas, Guards and the Police1:08:00 Opinions of people online, bullying and education1:25:00 Judging people for their issues and rage baiting 1:32:00 Living in Pakistan, Just being and Elite Capture1:41:00 Consuming online content, your identity and disconnecting 1:47:00 Relationships, Small Talk and Bad Dates2:01:00 Respect Women, Male Loneliness Epidemic and Feeling Attacked2:12:00 Project Hail Mary and Ryan Gosling2:19:00 Leading, Loaded Questions and Narratives online 2:27:00 Lyari Story and the art of Storytelling2:42:30 Waseem Badami and the best orator2:49:02 Why going to the US2:51:00 Philosophy of your work, Content Strategy and Obsessions2:59:45 Yatra and Discovering Pakistan3:03:00 Kya Karay ga Kazi and Male Mental Health3:16 Asim Azhar, Arijit Singh and Heartbreaks 3:28:00 Moral Philosophy, Religion and Desartes3:44:00 Audience Questions

    Journaling, Male Mental Health, Spiderman Kiss and Random Bachodiyan - Kazi Akber - #TPE 532

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 231:27


    Kazi Akber is a Pakistani content creator, storyteller, and host of the podcast "Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi". Based in Karachi, he is known for creating digital content, writing, and conducting interviews focused on social commentary and storytelling, often exploring topics related to Pakistani society, culture, and personal growth.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 Theo Von, Joe Rogan and TPE5:40 Therapy and Depression 12:25 Journaling and what is courage24:24 UD King, Rap and Hassan Raheem33:45 Campaigns run on FOMO and being burger36:30 Did you work on your dream today?42:22 Who is the villain in your story and the Spiderman kiss52:00 Cold Showers, LUMS and bachpan kee stories1:00:49 Waderas, Guards and the Police1:08:00 Opinions of people online, bullying and education1:25:00 Judging people for their issues and rage baiting 1:32:00 Living in Pakistan, Just being and Elite Capture1:41:00 Consuming online content, your identity and disconnecting 1:47:00 Relationships, Small Talk and Bad Dates2:01:00 Respect Women, Male Loneliness Epidemic and Feeling Attacked2:12:00 Project Hail Mary and Ryan Gosling2:19:00 Leading, Loaded Questions and Narratives online 2:27:00 Lyari Story and the art of Storytelling2:42:30 Waseem Badami and the best orator2:49:02 Why going to the US2:51:00 Philosophy of your work, Content Strategy and Obsessions2:59:45 Yatra and Discovering Pakistan3:03:00 Kya Karay ga Kazi and Male Mental Health3:16 Asim Azhar, Arijit Singh and Heartbreaks 3:28:00 Moral Philosophy, Religion and Desartes3:44:00 Audience Questions

    All your Islamic questions answered - Muhammad Hassan İlyas - #TPE 537

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 77:14


    Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is a dynamic and passionate theologian, researcher, and expert in ancient Arabic language and literature. A close associate of the eminent Islamic scholar Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, Ilyas plays a key role in the Ghamidi school's groundbreaking research project, which seeks to correct common misconceptions in Islamic ideology and counter religious extremism. His significant contributions focus on clarifying the historical records of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).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 Introduction1:23 If kids ask about religion6:20 Prophets and Messengers9:52 Can you force someone to do religious acts 13:20 Eating with Non-Muslims15:00 Working as a lawyer in a non-Muslim country 18:04 Angels 19:20 Philosophy 22:00 Mortgage24:54 Will good Non-Muslims go to heaven?26:10 Tafseer27:30 Hazrat Lut (AS)28:50 Zakat 31:00 Parents and raising children 33:15 Following Government Rules 34:39 Women Leadership35:33 Friday Prayers 37:00 Mutual Funds and reading Quran38:20 Children staying silent on abuse39:40 Child outside marriage 40:20 Jannat kaun jaye ga?41:20 Hadith Sciences and Progressive Islam42:10 Islamic and cultural traditions 43:00 Is it compulsory for women to be married?46:20 AI, Socal Media and Taskia 48:15 Adam and Eve48:50 Lehja and Pronunciation52:00 Taraweeh and Namaz in Urdu or Arabic53:20 Islamic caliphate 54:46 Pirs 55:15 Responsibilities of a Muslim57:00 Single Woman57:30 Banu Ummaiyah 59:55 Durud in Namaz1:01:00 Compilation of Quran1:02:30 Adam and Eve1:03:27 Are Dogs Haram ?1:04:58 No Compulsion in Religion1:06:18 How to deal with sadness1:08:23 Hijab and Female Prophets1:10:00 Final Questions

    Aftab Iqbal, Chipa Sahab, Media Fraudiye and Internet Sensations - Mustafa Chaudhry - #TPE 528

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 39:26


    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 and Cooking Show2:42 Kaisay pata aap ko banaya ja raha hay4:11 Aamir Mughal, Bidet and Turkey9:40 Aftab Iqbal and Media kay Fraudiye16:11 Pakistan 3 sab say maghroor log and Amitabh Bachan20:48 Yograj Singh, Amitabh Bachan and Father-Son relationship25:24 Chippa Sahab and Internet Legends29:38 Eid Show, I Don't Know and Making Content36:36 Send Rishta

    Rap, School Rumours and Crazy Partying Stories - Ali Gul Pir - #TPE 535

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 124:39


    Brown and Black out now:https://youtu.be/jpn7uGqCTn4?si=mYHXJyY79I-G3t4PThe 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 3:30 Music, Journey to Health and the Dad life10:30 Brown & Black, Humour and Bullying 22:04 Relationships, Partying and boys culture 29:00 School rumours, uncles, choking and relationships 44:00 Pleasure and crazy stories of fame 55:28 Insane Party Stories 1:05:00 Crazy travel stories 1:20:00 Ghatiya pranks 1:32:00 Ali Gul Pir's sitcom and life philosophy 1:50:30 Audience Questions

    The Great Game of Israel, US-Iran war and Religious Fanaticism - Zarrar Khuhro - #TPE 523

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 128:40


    Zarrar Khuhro is a current affairs commentator and analyst. He is the co-host of Zara Hut Kay on Dawn News.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 Introduction2:30 Iran-USA War, Greater Israel and US's religious wars16:18 Antisemitism and Judeo-Christian Values18:40 USA's war aims 23:47 Israel wants to break up Arab States28:10 American Empire, the Economy and Foreign Policy31:22 China vs America35:40 Africa, Swahili and Arabic 38:13 LIbya, Iran and Iraq should have developed nuclear bombs39:22 Attending Evangelical Church Service45:00 Trump and Relationship Troubles50:30 AI and Conspiracy Theorists53:41 Trump, Steve bannon and the Media58:50 Iranian Diaspora1:01:23 Idealism, Israel and Modi1:04:30 Israel, Saudi and Turkey1:21:00 Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact and Social Media Algorithms1:23:11 Iran's response and the Kurds1:25:40 Pakistan, Power, Pragmatism and Idiots online1:31:44 Propaganda against Iranians and Action Movies1:33:48 Propaganda and normalizing violence1:36:30 Purim1:39:53 AI, Claude and Anthropic1:44:00 Polymarket and betting1:46:34 Audience Questions

    Democracy, Hybrid Regime, Ideology, Cricket, PTI and Nationalism - Nadeem Farooq Paracha - #TPE 531

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 154:57


    Nadeem Farooq Paracha (NFP) is a prominent Pakistani journalist, author, cultural critic, satirist, and historian. A senior columnist for Dawn Newspaper, he is best known for his in-depth analysis of Pakistan's social, political, and cultural history. He is also an acclaimed author with multiple best-selling books on Pakistan's historyThe 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/joinChapters0:00 Introduction1:14 Iran, Ideology. Religion and Nationalism 13:35 Pakistan's Foreign Policy, Social Media and Pragmatism25:30 Limits of Pragmatism, War and Nukes33:50 National Security, Human Rights and Balochistan40:10 Youthtubers, Parallel Realities and the Cult49:28 Hybrid Regime vs Democracy1:06:00 PTI, The Left and Imran Khan followers1:23:00 Democracy, Establishment, Processes and Personalities1:31:00 Dawn, Journalism and Bhutto1:48:40 Western Media and How the world has been exposed1:57:47 Old people Inquilaab2:03:00 Cricket2:28:00 Audience Questions

    The State of Journalism, Fake News and Censorship - Niha Dagia - #TPE 534

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 105:21


    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 and NYT saying North American Treaty7:03 Editorial policies, credibility of journalists and Express Tribune 14:00 TV, Fake News and Sensationalism28:30 Dawn News and PECA 44:03 Sources, Fake news and Bad Journalism 1:00:00 Journalism and Editorial policies 1:10:00 Dawn, Social Media pressures and Fact Checks1:15:40 Long form journalism and the financial model of News 1:32:30 AI 1:36:10 Audience Questions

    The Great Game of Israel, US-Iran war and Religious Fanaticism - Zarrar Khuhro - #TPE 523

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 128:40


    Zarrar Khuhro is a current affairs commentator and analyst. He is the co-host of Zara Hut Kay on Dawn News.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 Introduction2:30 Iran-USA War, Greater Israel and US's religious wars16:18 Antisemitism and Judeo-Christian Values18:40 USA's war aims 23:47 Israel wants to break up Arab States28:10 American Empire, the Economy and Foreign Policy31:22 China vs America35:40 Africa, Swahili and Arabic 38:13 LIbya, Iran and Iraq should have developed nuclear bombs39:22 Attending Evangelical Church Service45:00 Trump and Relationship Troubles50:30 AI and Conspiracy Theorists53:41 Trump, Steve bannon and the Media58:50 Iranian Diaspora1:01:23 Idealism, Israel and Modi1:04:30 Israel, Saudi and Turkey1:21:00 Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact and Social Media Algorithms1:23:11 Iran's response and the Kurds1:25:40 Pakistan, Power, Pragmatism and Idiots online1:31:44 Propaganda against Iranians and Action Movies1:33:48 Propaganda and normalizing violence1:36:30 Purim1:39:53 AI, Claude and Anthropic1:44:00 Polymarket and betting1:46:34 Audience Questions

    How to fix Karachi - History, Culture and Architecture of Karachi - Arif Hasan and Marvi Mazhar #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 98:04


    Arif Hasan (born 1943) is a renowned Pakistani architect, urban planner, activist, and researcher based in Karachi. He is widely recognized for his work on housing, urban development, and sanitation for low-income communities, notably as a principal consultant to the Orangi Pilot Project and founding chairperson of the Urban Resource Centre, Karachi.Marvi Mazhar is a prominent Karachi-based architect, heritage consultant, and researcher known for protecting Karachi's historic, built environment and advocating for public spaces. She is the founder of the Pakistan Chowk Community Centre and a researcher focusing on urban ecology and spatial advocacy.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 Introduction2:50 Karachi aisa kyon hay?7:52 Karachi ka Traffic10:16 Who destroyed Karachi's institutions and Public-Private Partnerships 17:14 What is the System and how to fight it21:00 High Rises, Builder Mafia and Laws25:30 Population Density, Land use and the Housing crisis32:38 Heritage Sites, Building Codes and Billboards40:50 Bureaucracy and Where did Karachi go wrong50:40 Karachi Culture and Architecture58:58 Informal Infrastructure and lack of Institutions 1:02:59 Karachi's population and Urban migration 1:09:00 Ethnic Distribution in Karachi1:22:37 Karachi Gizri kay pathar say bana hay1:24:39 Community Culture before NGOs1:29:20 Audience Questions

    Myanmar, Travelling, Islamabad Talks, Memes and PTI trolling - Bilal Hassan aka Mystapaki - #TPE 542

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 128:42


    Mystapaki aka Bilal Hassan is a content creator, writer and photojournalist who posts primarily about travel and culture while opening up a window for the outside world to have a peek into what everyday life is like in Pakistan. He's written for and been in numerous local and international publications namely VICE, the Guardian, Toronto Star, Print India and Dawn 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 Introduction and Bodybuilding4:00 Myanmar and South Asian connection15:00 Buddhism and Politics 20:00 Travelling to Myanmar and Karachi Airport32:00 Iranians have Aura and visiting Lebanon 35:00 G*nocide sites in Myanmar38:00 Pakistan deserves credit for diplomacy in Iran-USA47:00 Shahbaz Sharif, Journalism and Islamabad talks1:00:00 Godi Media, Modi and Kunal Kamra 1:06:32 Old Actors looking for relevance 1:09:30 PTI Cult1:11:31 Nadir Ali, Sparrow and disagreements online1:19:00 Trolls online1:25:20 Culture in Pakistan and basic etiquettes 1:41:26 Traffic in Pakistan1:46:00 What can Pakistan learn from other countries1:49:50 Favourite places to visit1:53:24 Audience Questions

    Black Hole, Big Bang and the Science of Interstellar - Salman Hameed - #TPE 510

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 116:28


    Salman Hameed is Charles Taylor Chair and Associate Professor of integrated science and humanities in the School of Cognitive Science, Hampshire College. Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 The Science of Interstellar5:04 Einstein, Relativity and Gravity 9:00 Solar System and Milky Way16:00 Dark Skies and Satellites 30:00 How time moves differently in Space  and Wormholes 42:31 Multi generational space travel and Science Fiction46:46 Quantum engagement and Quantum Physics50:00 Education, Pakistan and Children's Content1:08:00 Space Program, NASA and India1:17:00 Space movies and Dune 1:29:30 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

    Iran-USA sign MOU - Did Iran win the war? - Shehzad Ghias - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 21:09


    Did Iran win the war?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

    KLF, Jinnah's biography and the world of Publishing - Ameena Saiyid - #TPE 541

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 79:49


    Ameena Saiyid OBE is a former managing director of Oxford University Press (OUP) in Pakistan. She became the head of OUP Pakistan in 1988, becoming the first woman to ever head a multinational company 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 Introduction1:50 Early Childhood education 6:50 Love for printed books 10:15 Reading culture in Pakistan 13:30 Military Inc, Jinnah and Restrictions 21:20 Fact Checking and Publishing Houses 30:05 Musharaf wanted Stanley Wolpert to write his biography 35:30 Publishing House stories, books and Jinnah's daughter 47:30 Pakistan's history, KLF and the OUP exit 1:10:50 Audience Questions

    PECA, Defamation and Censorship - Farieha Aziz - #TPE 539

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 83:04


    Farieha Aziz is a Karachi-based journalist and a recipient of the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS) Award for Best Investigative Report (2007–2008). She is the co‑founder of Bolo Bhi, a civil society organisation working on advocacy, policy, and research in the areas of digital rights, gender, and civic responsibility. She regularly conducts awareness trainings on digital safety, the cybercrime law, and anti‑harassment policies. She also provides assistance to women seeking legal recourse against harassment and gender‑based violence, both offline and online. Farieha has researched and written extensively on the right to freedom of expression, press freedom, and laws such as the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, particularly their impact on women. She has been a petitioner in various public‑interest cases, including the challenge to the two‑finger test—which was struck down as unconstitutional by the Lahore High Court—and has also assisted courts as an amicus curiae. 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/joinChapters0:00 Introduction 1:30 PECA and Defamation laws 11:00 Social Media campaigns and justice in PECA17:20 AI 22:00 Protest and comparing with other countries 28:00 State dealing with parties and how to manage monsters 33:00 State repression38:00 Social Media, Bans and Censorship 45:50 Iran, Repression, Freedom and Human Rights 54:00 Khwaja Asif's tweet56:00 State being strong and comparing with Godi Media 1:01:20 Afghan hatred and Pakistan's position In the world1:11:00 Encouraging young people to become activists 1:16:40 Audience questions

    The Political History of Pakistan and the Establishment - Mazhar Abbas - #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 146:55


    Mazhar Abbas is a prominent Pakistani journalist, senior analyst, and staunch advocate for press freedom, born on July 6, 1958. Known for his extensive 27-year career, he currently works with Geo News and Daily Jang, previously holding senior roles at ARY News and serving as the secretary-general of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists. 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 Chapters2:00 Vote of No Confidence, Military vs Democracy 7:00 Benazir Bhutto 19:05 Imran Khan22:19 Sindh and PPP28:00 Electoral politics vs non-electoral politics 30:42 PPP and Political Victimization 35:00 Political Process and Establishment controlling politics44:00 Charter of Democracy 54:33 Altaf Hussain, MQM, Imran Farooq and Azeem Tariq1:12:30 MQM and Muhajir Representation 1:28:10 Establishment, Political Parties and the political process 1:40:25 People suffered for supporting PPP and political culture1:48:40 Journalism, abusing Zia ul Haq and being targeted by MQM 1:56:30 Journalism, Media and Polarization 2:03:14 Rashid Latif and Match Fixing 2:08:00 Revolt in Pakistan Hockey and Pakistan going to India to play 2:11:00 Audience Questions

    Bhit Shah and Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai - Sindh ka Shehzad - Shehzad Ghias #TPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 5:55


    Sindh ka Shehzad goes to Bhit Shah.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

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