Podcasts about Karachi

Pakistan helped the United States contain Soviet power and wage war in Afghanistan. Yet Pakistanis believe America abandoned them once it was no longer useful.Dr. Sidra Khan calls the relationship “instrumental.” She explains how rivalry with India shapes Pakistan's foreign policy… why China offers an alternative to American power… and how decades of war left Pakistanis feeling betrayed and used.In 2026, Pakistan emerged as a mediator between Iran and the United States.Can a relationship built on strategic necessity ever become one built on trust?

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

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 11 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 11, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Tabish Shazad gives us the lowdown on the Karachi Down Syndrome Program.Support the showThe LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org.Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

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

Scroll any news feed and convince me otherwise. Without even knowing what the other side, US, looks like, all you need to do is judge Leftism on its own merits. I saw a video of a man, dressed like a baby with a pacifier in his mouth, and he calls himself an “age regressor” [X] SB – Age regressor man He wants somebody to take care of him 24/7 for the rest of his life. I couldn't make this up if I were on LSD and given 3 more lifetimes. And this is what the Left considers to be normal.  How are these freaks created? Pakistan lawman in TX Mr. Ali Sheikhani himself.... Born in Pakistan. Came here on a student visa. Built a fortune. Now drives a Rolls-Royce to a Texas police station as an elected Republican lawman. When he's not hosting Pakistani dignitaries - including the head of the Pakistani Consulate - inside an American law-enforcement office… He's back in Karachi living like a Bollywood movie star. Throwing stacks of cash into the crowds. Making it rain U.S. dollars!  Cameras rolling. Fans cheering. Cash flying. (No women, of course; that would be haram) This is the man Texas voters put in charge of a police precinct. Can we keep Pakistan out of our police force? How is this even allowed! Muslim judge, dual justice This is Judge Amjad Nawaz.  He allowed a 70-year-old muslim to walk free after sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. In 2016, he did the same with a similar case involving a muslim.  Yet, in the same year, he gave a white man 8yrs for rape. This is clear corruption Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Music Video for The Stairs: https://youtu.be/-9FOYTwxfcU?si=mFPQVDCKASBR1oFuLive from Wembley Stadium: https://youtu.be/N8CIBNJB2FM?si=sF_SoLZtDrzyaszvThere's a kind of loneliness that has nothing to do with being alone.You can live surrounded by hundreds—or thousands—of people, pass the same faces every day, share elevators, hallways, sidewalks and city blocks…and never truly know one another.  This week on The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores INXS' “The Stairs,” a haunting meditation on the anonymous lives unfolding around us and the strange human experience of being physically close while remaining emotionally separate.Through the song, Gunter examines the psychology of loneliness, our biological need for connection, the phenomenon of “familiar strangers,” and the surprising role architecture and urban design play in determining whether people simply pass one another—or actually meet.And more than three decades after The Stairs appeared on INXS' X, its observations may be even more relevant in a digital world that gives us unprecedented proximity while often leaving genuine human connection painfully out of reach.In This EpisodeThe story and ideas behind INXS' “The Stairs”Why loneliness can exist even when we're surrounded by peopleLoneliness as a biological signal rather than a personal failingThe evolutionary importance of human connectionThe psychology of the “familiar stranger”How urban environments can create proximity without interactionSocial infrastructure and the spaces where relationships formWhy cities designed primarily for movement can unintentionally discourage connectionPsychological overload and why we sometimes withdraw from people around usHow digital environments reproduce the same paradoxWhy The Stairs remains strikingly relevant todaySmall acts of recognition that can begin closing the distance between strangersChapter HighlightsIntroduction: The Stairs and the Loneliness of Being SurroundedINXS and the Album XThe Psychological Need to BelongSocial Overload in Urban EnvironmentsLoneliness as a Biological SignalWaiting, Recognition and the Structure of The StairsHow Urban Design Shapes Human ConnectionFrom Physical Cities to Digital LonelinessProximity Without ConnectionSmall Acts That Bridge the DistanceSharing Our Experiences of LonelinessKey TakeawaysLoneliness is a signal. Like hunger or pain, it can alert us that an important human need isn't being met.Proximity isn't the same as connection. We can encounter the same people repeatedly without ever crossing the invisible boundary between stranger and acquaintance.Our environments matter. The spaces we build can either encourage spontaneous human contact or quietly discourage it.The digital world hasn't eliminated this paradox. In some ways, it has recreated the apartment building on a global scale: millions of people occupying the same space while remaining strangers.Connection can begin remarkably small. Recognition, conversation and simple acknowledgment can interrupt anonymity.GratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Fairborn, Elyria (uh-lee-ree-uh), Columbus, Grafton, Northfield, Lorain, Ashland, and Cincinnati for keeping Ohio securely at the #2 spot on the Top 10 USA listeners list.And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to two countries reaching our top 20 list for the very first time ever! First, our listeners in Karachi (kr-aa-chee) for bringing Pakistan to #20! And also to our listeners in Jos (pronounced like loss with a J) Plateau State for bringing Nigeria to #18! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Pakistan, a country known for its conservative values, rarely makes waves in the music and entertainment industry. Yet in major cities like Karachi and Lahore, a quiet but thriving DJ scene is beginning to make itself heard, with emerging talents and artists transforming the music industry. At the heart of this evolution, more and more women are asserting themselves in a field largely dominated by men.

(0:00) Intro(1:01) Islam ki Free Nemat(1:39) Free Phokat ka Matlab(2:20) Doosri Shadi ki Free Phokat Mein Tension Kyun Lein?(3:18) Free Phokat Mein Mili Hui Nemat ki Qadar Nahin Hoti(4:11) Maulana Ilyas (RA) ka Qaul(4:49) Khushi ke Sath Naiki Karna vs Dil Khush Na Ho To Double Sawab(6:17) Nabi ﷺ ka Farman(6:29) Double Sawab Wale Kaam(7:55) Doosri Shadi ka Dil Nahin Kar Raha, Phir Bhi Karne Par Double Sawab?(8:22) 20–25 Saal Purana Waqia(9:01) Karachi aur Quetta ki Doodh Patti(11:11) Tapar Hai To Paas Kar, Warna Bardasht Kar!(12:07) Agar Pehli Biwi Khud Apne Shohar ko Doosri Shadi ki Targheeb De?(15:40) Pakistan Mein Free ki Nematein(16:45) Turkey Visit 2026 Mein Mufti Sahab ka Tajziya(17:30) Sahaba aur Sahabiyat (RA) Se Apna Muqabla Karna?(18:15) Hazrat Umar (RA) Se Apne Imam Sahab ka Muqabla Karna?(18:36) Hazrat Umar (RA) Se Aik Khalifa ka Muqabla(20:15) Pakistan aur Saudi Arabia ka Tamam Islami Mamalik Se Muqabla(20:47) Pakistan ko Torne Wale(21:06) Baap ki Wirasat ki Free Nemat(21:47) Bachon Se Mehnat Na Karwane Wale Walidain ko Tanbeeh(22:29) Islami Ibadat Mein Khwahishat ki Qurbani(23:50) Doosri Shadi ki Mushkilat(24:17) Jismani Safai ki Mushkilat(25:01) Ghusal-e-Janabat Na Karne Par Khula ka Waqia(25:56) Eid-ul-Adha Par 3 Din Gosht Khane ki Mushkilat(26:29) Ghussa Peene ki Mushkilat(28:29) Kamzor ke Samne Ghussa Nikalna?(29:00) Safaid-Reesh Buzurgon ka Ehtram(30:50) Officer ka Ghussa Bardasht Karna vs Walidain ka Ghussa(34:49) Walidain ke Samne Cheekhna Chillana?(35:25) Multinational Company Mein Ghussa Karne ka Waqia(37:17) Hajj ki Mushkilat(39:45) Islam ki Tensions vs Goron ki Tension-Free Life(40:39) Free Phokat ki Girlfriend(41:11) Islam ki Mushkilat(42:52) Iman ka Zaiqa Kisko Milta Hai?(43:30) Iftari ka Maza Kisko Milta Hai?(44:35) Iftar ke Waqt ki Khoobsurat Dua(45:16) Chinese Garam Pani Kyun Peete Hain?(45:50) Thanda Pani Peena(47:36) Shadeed Garmi ke Rozay Mein Iftari ke Waqt Musalman ki Halat(49:31) Nabi ﷺ ki Iftar ke Waqt Dua Mein Pegham(52:37) Boorhay Walidain ko Old Homes Mein Bhejne Wali Aulad(56:15) Islam ki Waqti Tensions, Hamesha ke Mazon ke Sath(58:03) Walidain ki Khidmat ka Duniya Mein Ajar(58:54) Zani ki Aziyyat-Naak Zindagi(1:00:48) Bachpan ke Qarz ki Adaigi? Behen ki Wirasat Khana?(1:03:00) Kya Madina Mein Kabhi Aisa Zamana Aaya?(1:03:56) Bachon ko Khilone Dilana? Jadu, Jinnat aur Aamilon ka Hal(1:13:21) Job ke Liye Rishwat?(1:14:16) 27 Saal ki Umar Mein Safaid Baalon ko Kala Karna?(1:17:28) Khawateen ka Tablighi Jamaat Mein Jana?(1:25:23) Mufti Sahab ke Samne aur Social Media Par Bayan Sunne Mein Farq(1:28:40) Chawal Khane ka Nuqsan(1:31:38) Mufti Sahab Medical Advice Kyun Dete Hain?(1:34:37) Multigrain Flour(1:35:29) 5 Shadeed Nuqsan Wali Chizein(1:36:53) Surah Aal-e-Imran Mein Muhkamat aur Mutashabihat Aayaat(1:43:26) “Shaheed Zinda Hai” Par Shia Concept ki Haqeeqat(1:51:21) Aadat Wale Gunah Kaise Chhorein? Tauba ke Faide(1:59:15) Duaon ki Qabooliyat ka Falsafa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, Pakistan's women football had no federation support, no funding, and no path to international competition. They built their own anyway, starting with a single club founded in a Karachi backyard and growing into a movement that survived internal warfare, government interference, and several takeovers of federation headquarters that got the banned by FIFA. In this episode, Kavitha Davidson traces that fight from Pakistan's dusty rural pitches to a diaspora spread across Europe and North America, and follows the squad that came out the other side all the way to Ivory Coast, where Pakistan's women's team made its first-ever FIFA-sanctioned appearance and made history. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer & Writer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Research & Script: Juan Sebastian Camacho| Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify to help more people find us!  You can reach the host, Kavitha, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kavitha@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Sportly on Instagram @sportlypod Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly  Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Want to go deeper into your own identity? Download Belong on Your Own Terms, the app helping first-gen, second-gen, and third-culture kids reclaim belonging on their own terms.  link below ⁠http://studio.com/saadia⁠ Join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua & Jason have a fantastic sit down with Sammy Karachi, Head Blender of Found North Spirits. You can tell the boyz all knew one another for years and years. Lots of fun, laughs, and learning about blending Add to this, Jess and Joshua discuss details of the new ROW # 13 Release of Single Cask Nation whiskies! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song - RØDE for making *really* great microphones - Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers - Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Le Pakistan n'est sans doute pas le premier pays qui vient à l'esprit quand on parle de musique électronique. Et, pourtant, à Karachi, la plus grande ville du pays, une scène « underground » s'est développée ces dernières années. Avec une nouveauté : l'arrivée de femmes DJ, de plus en plus nombreuses malgré les tabous. Car dans ce pays aux valeurs traditionnelles, la musique religieuse et dévotionnelle occupe une place centrale, et la scène électronique reste souvent associée à des comportements jugés immoraux et aux influences occidentales. De notre correspondante à Karachi, Ondine de Gaulle  En pleine nuit, dans les environs de Karachi, les basses résonnent sur la plage. Une centaine de jeunes dansent dans une villa face à la mer, éclairés par les stroboscopes. Ici, les invités ont été soigneusement sélectionnés : la fête est clandestine. Aux platines, Chiara. Casque sur les oreilles, la DJ de 23 ans fait monter le rythme. Il y a encore quelques années, les femmes DJ se comptaient sur les doigts d'une main au Pakistan. Aujourd'hui, elles sont de plus en plus nombreuses à se lancer. Mais, pour beaucoup, la scène électronique reste associée au monde de la nuit et à la débauche, comme l'explique Chiara, après son set. « Comme nous vivons en République islamique du Pakistan, beaucoup de gens ici considèrent la fête comme une activité illicite. Le fait que des filles portent des vêtements courts, que des filles et des garçons se mélangent ou dansent, c'est mal vu. Une partie de la société considère que ces soirées relèvent presque de l'œuvre du diable. » Un nouveau concept pour continuer la fête : les fêtes sobres, ou « halal » Ces fêtes clandestines sont aussi dans le collimateur des autorités. La police multiplie les descentes au nom de la lutte contre l'alcool, les drogues ou les atteintes à la morale publique. Depuis un commissariat du centre-ville, Syed Ali Hassan, officier de police, assume cette politique de tolérance zéro. « Ce n'est pas seulement illégal, ce sont des activités démoniaques. Même si ces fêtes sont organisées clandestinement, nous prendrons des mesures. » Pour continuer à faire la fête, un nouveau concept s'est développé ces derniers mois : les fêtes sobres, ou « halal », organisées en journée. Dans une rue d'un quartier huppé de Karachi, en plein milieu de l'après-midi, la façade d'un café ne laisse rien deviner. Mais, une fois la porte franchie, changement d'ambiance : des dizaines de jeunes hommes et femmes dansent sur de la musique pop, café à la main. C'est Sarah Aijaz qui mixe aujourd'hui. Pour cette actrice et DJ, ces événements, tolérés par les autorités, offrent un cadre plus viable pour la scène électronique. « Ces fêtes sobres qui se développent sont accessibles à plus de monde, les gens s'amusent quand même, et ça apprend aussi aux gens à ne pas associer systématiquement la musique à la drogue. On voit des femmes DJ qui jouent dans les "coffee rave", mais il n'y en a pas beaucoup sur la scène underground, parce que ces événements finissent souvent tard. Mais, ici, je pense que c'est assez sûr pour les femmes. » Dans un pays où les femmes disposent rarement des mêmes libertés que les hommes, celles qui mixent aujourd'hui sont souvent issues de la jeunesse urbaine anglophone et aisée, qui a les moyens de s'affranchir des normes sociales. À lire aussiAu Pakistan, chanter peut vous coûter la vie

Le Pakistan n'est sans doute pas le premier pays qui vient à l'esprit quand on parle de musique électronique. Et, pourtant, à Karachi, la plus grande ville du pays, une scène « underground » s'est développée ces dernières années. Avec une nouveauté : l'arrivée de femmes DJ, de plus en plus nombreuses malgré les tabous. Car dans ce pays aux valeurs traditionnelles, la musique religieuse et dévotionnelle occupe une place centrale, et la scène électronique reste souvent associée à des comportements jugés immoraux et aux influences occidentales. De notre correspondante à Karachi, Ondine de Gaulle  En pleine nuit, dans les environs de Karachi, les basses résonnent sur la plage. Une centaine de jeunes dansent dans une villa face à la mer, éclairés par les stroboscopes. Ici, les invités ont été soigneusement sélectionnés : la fête est clandestine. Aux platines, Chiara. Casque sur les oreilles, la DJ de 23 ans fait monter le rythme. Il y a encore quelques années, les femmes DJ se comptaient sur les doigts d'une main au Pakistan. Aujourd'hui, elles sont de plus en plus nombreuses à se lancer. Mais, pour beaucoup, la scène électronique reste associée au monde de la nuit et à la débauche, comme l'explique Chiara, après son set. « Comme nous vivons en République islamique du Pakistan, beaucoup de gens ici considèrent la fête comme une activité illicite. Le fait que des filles portent des vêtements courts, que des filles et des garçons se mélangent ou dansent, c'est mal vu. Une partie de la société considère que ces soirées relèvent presque de l'œuvre du diable. » Un nouveau concept pour continuer la fête : les fêtes sobres, ou « halal » Ces fêtes clandestines sont aussi dans le collimateur des autorités. La police multiplie les descentes au nom de la lutte contre l'alcool, les drogues ou les atteintes à la morale publique. Depuis un commissariat du centre-ville, Syed Ali Hassan, officier de police, assume cette politique de tolérance zéro. « Ce n'est pas seulement illégal, ce sont des activités démoniaques. Même si ces fêtes sont organisées clandestinement, nous prendrons des mesures. » Pour continuer à faire la fête, un nouveau concept s'est développé ces derniers mois : les fêtes sobres, ou « halal », organisées en journée. Dans une rue d'un quartier huppé de Karachi, en plein milieu de l'après-midi, la façade d'un café ne laisse rien deviner. Mais, une fois la porte franchie, changement d'ambiance : des dizaines de jeunes hommes et femmes dansent sur de la musique pop, café à la main. C'est Sarah Aijaz qui mixe aujourd'hui. Pour cette actrice et DJ, ces événements, tolérés par les autorités, offrent un cadre plus viable pour la scène électronique. « Ces fêtes sobres qui se développent sont accessibles à plus de monde, les gens s'amusent quand même, et ça apprend aussi aux gens à ne pas associer systématiquement la musique à la drogue. On voit des femmes DJ qui jouent dans les "coffee rave", mais il n'y en a pas beaucoup sur la scène underground, parce que ces événements finissent souvent tard. Mais, ici, je pense que c'est assez sûr pour les femmes. » Dans un pays où les femmes disposent rarement des mêmes libertés que les hommes, celles qui mixent aujourd'hui sont souvent issues de la jeunesse urbaine anglophone et aisée, qui a les moyens de s'affranchir des normes sociales. À lire aussiAu Pakistan, chanter peut vous coûter la vie

Episode #579: “I did not expect to be conversing in Urdu with someone in Yangon.” Bilal Hassan, a Pakistani creator and doctor, traveled to Burma after noticing how much of Karachi's everyday culture carried unexplained Burmese traces: khao suey, family names, old songs about Rangoon, and stories no one could quite complete. His trip began as a search for those missing links, but Yangon gave him something more complicated than recognition. The city felt to him like the place where South Asia and Southeast Asia meet, with Urdu-speaking caretakers at Bahadur Shah Zafar's shrine, Surti and Memon mosques tied to Karachi business families, Tamil and Chulia Muslim institutions, halal food, and Burmese Muslim cuisine shaped by migration. Yet those familiar traces existed inside a post-coup country marked by checkpoints, fuel shortages, surveillance, airport controls, and a visible gap between wealth and hunger. A roadside woman near Bago had only white rice to offer, while a hotel buffet back in Yangon complete with French champagne cost dozens of dollars. The deepest tension came through Muslim life itself. Downtown Yangon looked visibly Muslim in ways Bilal had not expected, but when the subject of Rohingya was broached, it changed the air in the room. Some Muslims distanced themselves; others admitted fear and sadness but refused to keep speaking. Bilal came to see Muslim communities as connected, careful, and guarded, maintaining names, food, language, and religious life while learning how not to stand out. He left resisting both tourist denial and headline simplification. Burma was not only a war zone, not only a beautiful country, and not only a forgotten extension of South Asian memory. It was all of those at once, and the connections he found could not be separated from the silences people used to survive.

This is how these young engineers envision Jacksonville, a coastal city in Florida in the next 100 years.这就是这些年轻工程师对佛罗里达州沿海城市杰克逊维尔未来百年的设想。The model called Agua Prope, meaning clean water, was presented by a team of middle school students from Houston at the Future City Nationals in Washington DC.这款名为Agua Prope的模型寓意为"洁净之水"，由休斯顿中学生团队在华盛顿特区举办的未来城市全国总决赛中展示。The students' goal was to build a city with a clean and reliable water supply.学生们的目标是建造一座拥有清洁可靠供水系统的城市。Many members on the Houston team have roots in Karachi, Pakistan's largest and most populated city, where water shortages and access to clean water are a persistent problem.休斯顿队的许多队员都来自巴基斯坦最大且人口最多的城市卡拉奇，那里长期面临水资源短缺和难以获得清洁用水的问题。Karachi right now is very behind, unlike America. A lot of people are on the streets, they don't have water to drink or they're drinking contaminated water needing any money. It's very hard to even like take showers over there.卡拉奇现在非常落后，和美国不一样。很多人流落街头，他们没有水喝，或者只能喝被污染的水，而且身无分文。在那里连洗澡都很难。And now go to Karachi for example, there's a lot of water shortage and power shortage.以卡拉奇为例，那里严重缺水缺电。For example, the water there costs a lot, and sometimes it's contaminated, sometimes which causes problems such as diarrhea, people getting sick and much more, and you don't have water in the house for days.那里的水价格昂贵，而且有时还会受到污染，这会导致腹泻、人们生病等问题，甚至家中几天都没有水可用。The government in Karachi says the city supplies only half of the water it needs daily. The consequences of Pakistan's water problems are tragic.卡拉奇政府表示该市每日供水量仅为需求量的一半。巴基斯坦水资源问题的后果是悲剧性的。UNICEF reports every year 53,000 children die of diarrhea caused by drinking contaminated water.联合国儿童基金会报告称，每年有5.3万名儿童因饮用受污染的水而死于腹泻。Students on the Houston team say their model includes a robust system that monitors supply and demand, storage, filtration, and diversion of conventional as well as flood waters across the Jacksonville landscape.休斯顿团队的学生们表示，他们的模型包含一套强大系统，可监测杰克逊维尔地区常规用水与洪水的供需动态、存储情况、过滤处理及分流调度。Our project is Agua Prope, located in Jacksonville, Florida, so the main problem in Jacksonville are storm surges, hurricanes and floods.我们的项目Agua Prope位于佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔市，该地区主要面临风暴潮、飓风和洪水问题A lot of problems actually internationally going on right now are that many people are not having access to water.当前国际上确实存在许多问题，很多人无法获得水资源。And a lot of people that do have access to water are drinking contaminated water that has like birth defects and like cancer-related issues.许多能获得水的人喝的是受污染的水，这些水会导致出生缺陷和癌症等问题。And they're also a coastal city. So we know how to generate power.他们也在一座沿海城市，所以我们知道如何发电。Organizers say some models are actually implemented. We had a team that actually won the National Finals a few years ago.组织者表示，部分模型已实际投入使用。我们几年前有一支队伍真的赢得了全国总决赛。And then as part of an unrelated mission trip with their church, they actually helped install a water filtration system in the Dominican Republic.后来在一次与教会无关的宣教之旅中，他们实际上在多米尼加共和国帮忙安装了一个水过滤系统。And so we're not only asking our participants to think about these challenges, but also empowering them in their solutions.我们不仅要求参与者思考这些挑战，还让他们有能力去解决这些问题。Agua Prope model won the People's Choice Award based on voting by the general public, and the Best Futuristic City award.Agua Prope模型凭借公众投票赢得了人民选择奖以及最佳未来城市奖。This model calls for technology so advanced, it will be decades before it can be implemented.这一模型需要极其先进的技术，要等到数十年后才能实现。But the students say they hope one day within the next 50 years, their vision of a clean water city will become a reality.但学生们表示，他们希望在未来50年内的某一天，他们所设想的清洁水城能够成为现实。

3e et avant-dernier épisode de la série sur les scandales politiques en France et franchement je te garde le meilleur pour la fin. J'ai créé cette série car nous allons bientôt entrer dans une période de campagne électorale en France et on ne pourra pas, ne pas parler de politique. Comme dans tous les pays, la politique française est complexe et avec cette sélection de scandales politiques, je t'aide à connaître quelques bases. Cette série d'épisodes est réservée uniquement pour les membres du Club de Yasmine, le Club privé des membres de mon podcast. Je crée du contenu pour des personnes qui apprennent le français mais… quand un francophone natif me dit que mon épisode était intéressant, je me dis que ma mission est accomplie et c'est le cas notamment avec cette série d'épisodes privés où même les membres de mon équipe du podcast qui sont françaises, m'ont dit qu'elles avaient appris quelque chose. Pour cette 3e partie, je te propose de continuer en beauté avec 3 nouveaux scandales. Pour chaque scandale, j'ai ajouté les contenus de mes recherches : des épisodes de podcast, des articles, des documentaires car si tu es curieux ou curieuse comme moi, je sais que tu vas avoir envie d'aller plus loin. Pour cette 3e partie, je te parle de 3 affaires : 1️⃣L'affaire des emplois fictifs de la mairie 2️⃣L'affaire Karachi 3️⃣L'attentat du DC-10 reliant Brazzaville à Paris (affaire qui a conduit Nicolas Sarkozy en prison) Il y a 3 manières de soutenir ce podcast pour qu'il continue à être libre, indépendant et rebelle : 1️⃣ Le Club de Yasmine Le Club privé du podcast qui donne accès à toutes les transcriptions des épisodes relues et corrigées au format PDF, aux épisodes secrets, la newsletter privée en français et l'accès à la communauté des élèves et membres sur Discord pour continuer à partager et se rencontrer. https://lefrancaisavecyasmine.com/club 2️⃣ Les livres du podcast Les transcriptions du podcast sont disponibles dans les livres “Le français avec Yasmine” sur Amazon : http://amazon.com/author/yasminelesire 3️⃣ Les cours de français avec YasminePour aller encore plus loin et améliorer ton français avec moi, je te donne rendez-vous dans mes cours et mes formations digitales. Je donne des cours particuliers (en ligne et à Paris) et des cours en groupe en ligne. Rendez-vous sur le site de mon école pour découvrir le catalogue des cours disponibles : www.ilearnfrench.eu ➡️ Rendez-vous sur les réseaux sociaux Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ilearnfrench/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-lesire-ilearnfrench/ ➡️ Crédit musique La musique de cet épisode est créée par le groupe Beam. Merci à Maayan Smith et son groupe pour la musique. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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

A cargo Boeing 737 plunges into the Arabian Sea. A seaplane crashes near Manhattan but everyone survives. And an executive jet narrowly misses an unidentified silver object at 16,000 feet. In this episode of Flight Safety Detectives, aviation safety experts John Goglia and Todd Curtis examine three recent aviation events and explain what they reveal about today's aviation safety challenges. The episode begins with the tragic crash of a K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft that departed Sharjah, UAE, bound for Karachi, Pakistan. The airplane entered a steep dive and crashed into the Arabian Sea, killing all five people on board.  John reviews the aircraft's long operational history—including its years flying for Aeroflot—and discusses how the aircraft's age, cargo operation, and the limited public attention to the accident could affect the investigation and what we ultimately learn from it. John and Todd then turn to the July accident involving a Kodiak 100 seaplane operating near Manhattan. The aircraft suffered a hard landing that appeared to collapse one of its floats. Everyone on board survived without serious injury.  Todd analyzes passenger video from the accident, highlighting what it reveals about the forces involved, the importance of floatplane emergency preparedness, and why several passengers appeared unsure where to locate their personal flotation devices. The episode concludes with a discussion of a mysterious near miss involving an executive jet flying near New York that encountered an unidentified silver object at approximately 16,000 feet. Todd highlights the need for additional information and what questions investigators still need to answer. Join John and Todd as they separate facts from speculation, explore what investigators know so far, and explain the aviation safety lessons emerging from these recent events. ✈️ Subscribe for expert analysis of aviation accidents, incidents, and the safety issues affecting pilots, airlines, mechanics, and passengers worldwide.   Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,524 on turnover of 8.7-billion N-T. The market tumbled on Tuesday as investors continued to rotate funds out of the electronics sector amid worries over valuations (估價). MOHW expands contaminated cooking oil recall Health Minister Shih Chung-liang has announced the widening of a recall order for products linked to contaminated cooking oil produced by Central Union Oil. The latest move means that all processed foods made using the affected oil should have been removed from store shelves by midnight. It overrides a previous order that only products containing more than 20-per cent of the affected oil needed to be recalled (撤回) and removed from stores. According to the health ministry, all affected secondary products must now be removed from the market as a precaution and can only return to store shelves after manufacturers provide test results confirming they are safe for human consumption. Taoyuan Airport sees record number of passengers in first half of year The Taoyuan International Airport reportedly handled some 25.78-million passengers in the first half of this year. That figure is a new record for the period. Reports says the airport saw passenger volume rise by 9-per cent from the same period of last year. According to the airport operator, it firmly (牢牢) believes that passenger volume for the whole of this year could reach 50-million. Summer travel demand is expected to peak this month and next month, when total takeoffs and landings are forecast to reach 46,000. US RETALIATORY STR**IKES HIT IRANIAN PORTS AND MILITARY SITES AFTER IRAN **ATTACKS THREE COMMERCIAL VESSELS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ The United States has launched retaliatory (報復性) strikes against Iran, hitting port facilities, missile and drone sites, and air defence installations on Tuesday evening — in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The website Axios reports the American military response far exceeded previous exchanges between the two sides, while Iran's deputy foreign minister has warned Tehran will take decisive measures. Jagruti Dave in Washington says the conflict's impact on oil prices is a growing concern in the United States, particularly with midterm elections on the horizon. Pakistan Cargo Plane Search Continues A Pakistani cargo plane with five crew members is missing after rapidly descending (下降) and losing contact with air traffic controllers. Pakistan's airport authority reported the incident late Tuesday off the coast of Karachi. The Boeing 737 reported a navigation system problem at 9:18 p.m. local time. Radar data showed it rapidly descending and changing course at about 9:21 p.m. before losing contact about 287 kilometers west of Karachi. Search-and-rescue operations are underway in the Arabian Sea. France Le Pen to Run for Presidency Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. The decision by the 57-year-old veteran of three presidential races sets up a fourth campaign like no other. She potentially could be seeking votes while subject to electronic monitoring and a judge's determination (判定) of how, and for how long, the punishment is applied. Le Pen said she will appeal Tuesday's ruling to France's highest court. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 【暑假首選】雄獅文具想像力製造所天天不休息！白色牆面隨你畫、泡泡雨空中飄，巨型 60 色色彩牆隨手拍都是網美大片！ 八月更有全新「彩耀日」戶外顏料射擊，暑假就是要玩好玩滿。 快來發揮想像力打包快樂！

Dinkar P. Srivastava joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1978. He has served in Karachi in the early 90s. Also served in the Middle East, Washington, Brussels and Tehran.In 1993-94, as Director (UNP), he was part of successful Indian lobbying efforts against four Pakistani attempts to have resolutions on J&K adopted in UN General Assembly and UN Commission on Human Rights. He was involved in the drafting of National Human Rights Commission statute. As Joint Secretary (UNP), he participated in Indian lobbying efforts to contain the diplomatic fallout of the Pokhran II nuclear tests and prevent the internationalization of the J&K issue during the Kargil war (1999).He dealt with Indian candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, UN Peace-keeping and Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. He was a member of the Indian delegations to the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993, and the International Court of Justice in the case of Aerial Incident of 1999 (Pakistan v. India). In 2011-15, as Indian Ambassador to Iran, he negotiated the MOU for Indian participation in Chabahar Port.His book 'Forgotten Kashmir: The Other Side of the Line of Control' examines the evolution of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) over the past seven decades. His latest book 'Pakistan: Ideologies, Strategies, Interests' examines the ideology of Pakistan.

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

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

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

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The Venezuelan government says 1,430 people are now known to have died following Wednesday's twin earthquakes, and many thousands are still missing. More international search and rescue teams have arrived in the country to help with efforts to find survivors. A 72-hour window of opportunity that rescuers believe is the best chance of finding people alive is ending.Also: the United States has launched a wave of strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by attacking US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Heavy explosions and gunfire have rocked the Pakistani city of Karachi after militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the headquarters of a paramilitary unit. Ice in the Swiss Alps is melting at an unprecedented rate, as a record-breaking heatwave continues to grip Europe. Thousands take part in Hungary's LGBT Pride parade in Budapest, the first since Viktor Orbán was ousted as prime minister. Proud Vespa owners celebrate the Italian scooter's 80th birthday by riding around Rome. And how do tiny biting flies called midges help the world's billion dollar chocolate industry?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Rescue workers conduct a search-and-rescue operation in a building damaged by the earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela, 27 June 2026.Credit: RONALD PENA R/EPA/Shutterstock

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutbah, Qurani AayaatMuharram se Mutaliq Bayan (1448 Hijri – June 2026)(0:56) Rasulullah ﷺ Ki Ita'at Ka Tariqa(1:27) Hasad ki Wajah Se Dunya ka Pehla Khaufnaak Qatal(Naiki ki Bunyad Rakhne Walay ka Abadi Sawab vs Gunah ki Bunyad Rakhne Walay ki Abadi Saza)(2:56) Hasad Se Bachne ka Tariqa(3:37) Khoobsurat Buildings Mein Rehne Walon ki Qabar(4:52) Dunya ki Zindagi Do Takay ki(5:20) Hubb-e-Jaah, Hubb-e-Maal aur Hubb-e-Baah: Dil ki 3 Khaufnaak Bemariyan(6:28) Izzat ke Bhookay Log(7:20) Paison ke Bhookay Log(8:17) Tariq Bhai ka 1995 ka Waqia – Aik Jhootay Aamil ka Eye-Opening Mesmerism(15:08) Yateemon ke Maal ki Hifazat ka Hukm(16:04) Maal ki Muhabbat Kya Hai?(17:04) Khud Pasandi (Ujub) ka Mohlik Marz(18:11) Shaitan ka Jurm(18:50) Naik Insan ka Dil In Bemariyon Se Pak Hota Hai(19:14) Hubb-e-Baah ka Marz(19:30) Tharak ka Bechain Mareez(21:15) Waqia: Hajiyon ki Bus(21:51) Gay(22:18) Peghambaron ki Taqat ki Misal – Hazrat Musa (AS) ka Kirdar(24:21) Angrezon ki Tharak(24:45) Hazrat Musa (AS) ne Nikah ki Offer Foran Qabool ki!(25:29) Sufism i.e. Worst(26:02) Jamia Tur Rasheed Mein Graduation, Masters aur 4 Saal Aalim Course Karne Walon ko Mufti Sahab ki Naseehat – Shadi, Bachay, Taleem aur Nokri Sath Sath(28:23) Aik Rangeen Mizaj Shakhs ki Shadi ka Waqia(30:08) Mufti Sahab ka Tajurba(30:34) Hubb-e-Jaah: Ilaj ke Lehaz Se Sab Se Mushkil Marz(31:15) Hubb-e-Baah ka Ilaj(32:17) Khud Pasandi ka Ilaj Sab Se Mushkil(32:47) Hubb-e-Maal: Ghatiya Tareen Bemari(33:39) Bawaseer ka Hakimi Ilaj(34:22) Paison Se Muhabbat Karne Walon ka Zauq-e-Nazar(35:38) Achanak Maut(37:43) Islamabad Mein Mufti Sahab ke Jawan Relative ki Cancer Se Wafat(38:19) Covid-19 Mein Jawan Logon ki Wafat(38:50) Nabi ﷺ ka Farman (Qabrustan Mein Ibrat)(39:21) Aik Isai ki Ajeeb Wasiyyat – Maut Se Kuch Der Pehle(40:42) Wahi ke Noor ke Baghair Aqal Gumrahi Hai(41:36) Technology Hub Countries Mein Gay Namunay(43:28) Youth Club Walon ke Paas Cases (GF, BF)(44:38) Karachi ki Aik Khatoon ki Call Mufti Sahab ko(46:30) Aik Khatoon ke 3 Betay Gay Kaisay Banay?(49:44) Islam ki Baharain(50:24) Drugs aur Suicide Legal in...(51:52) Bahir Mulkon Mein Jawanon Par Tablighi Jamaat ka Asar(52:40) Depression Patients(53:02) Psychologists(1:05:38) Islam ki Baharain aur Barkat(1:06:05) Molana Tariq Jameel Sahab ka Bayan – Bahir Mulkon Mein Aurat ki Izzat(1:07:04) Islam ka Ehsan(1:07:31) Muslims in Australia(1:08:04) Mufti Sahab ke Ghar Walon ka Tajziya – Bahir Mulk ki Taraqqi Par(1:09:38) Islami Ahkam ki Pakizgi vs Dusre Mazahib ki Gandagi(1:11:16) Quran Mein Nabi ﷺ ki Tareef(1:11:54) Deewaron aur Eenton Se Dil Lagane ki Burai(1:12:56) Muharram Mein Sunni Logon ka Shia Ban Jana?(1:13:03) Islam Mein Firqay(1:13:58) Jannati Firqay ki Alamat(1:16:02) Ghamdi aur Rajam ki Qurani Aayaat(1:16:32) Quran, Sunnat aur Sahaba par Amal(1:16:51) 10 Muharram Par Sahaba (RA) ka Amal(1:17:10) Hazrat Usman (RA) ki Shahadat Par Sahaba (RA) ka Amal(1:17:54) Muharram Mein Sunni Logon ke Liye Mufti Sahab ki Naseehat(1:19:24) Ibn-e-Ziyad ki Badbakhti(1:19:50) 9 aur 10 Muharram Mein Kya Karna Chahiye? Dua(1:21:10) Aalima Larki Se Shadi Karne Par Sawal(1:22:57) Collar Wali Shirt Mein Namaz?(1:23:09) Ghair Muslimon ka Quran Par Aitraz(1:25:03) Bank Job ke Liye Darhi Katna?(1:25:29) Logon Mein Ghulna Milna aur Job Karne Se Agar Taqwa Mutasir Ho To?(1:28:32) Aik Saal ki Tankhwah Jama Karein ya Umrah Karen?(1:29:04) Reply to Engineer(1:31:42) Hazrat Umar (RA) ke Jalali Mizaj ki Wajah Se Nikah Se Inkar Kyun?(1:33:43) Mufti Sahab ke Baray Mein Baray Ulama ki Rai(1:49:21) Sahaba (RA) ki Ghaltiyon Par Aitraz ka Jawab(1:51:11) Shia Hazrat Umar (RA) ko Bura Kyun Kehte Hain?(1:55:07) Berozgari ka Masla? (3 Shadiyan aur 8 Bachay Hon To)(1:58:14) Kundy ki Bijli ki Aamdani?(2:00:04) Biwi Se Udhar Liye Huay Gold ka Hukm?(2:01:11) Mufti Sahab ke Walid Sahab ki Qeemti Naseehat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspiring Bitcoin education around the world! $ BTC 59,669 Block Height 955,483 This episode features Roark Janis, founder of bitbooks.com and btcaccounting.org, who discusses his Bitcoin education initiative in Pakistan, inspired by My First Bitcoin, and his Bitcoin-native accounting software project. Key Topics: Roarke's background in accounting, auditing (including for Apple), and supply chain management. His journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole starting in 2021, shifting from skepticism to deep conviction. The "blockchain, not Bitcoin" narrative and its misapplication in supply chain visibility. Bitcoin's blockchain as a perfect, immutable ledger compared to traditional accounting. His personal decision to move to Karachi, Pakistan, and his observations on the local economy and people. Launching a My First Bitcoin node in Pakistan, the challenges of adoption, and the "Bitcoin Babies" program. The development of BitBooks, an open-source accounting system designed to treat Bitcoin as a cash account. The btcaccounting.org initiative to foster collaboration and establish accounting standards for Bitcoin. The importance of self-custody and the broader My First Bitcoin initiatives globally. Connect with Roark: Email - Roark@bitvestment.xyc X - @Roarkjanis - Bitvestment.xyz Check out my book ‘Choose Life' - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince Pleb Service Announcements: Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange https://signup.cluborange.org/co/princey CONFERENCES: BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki https://btchel.com/ Use code BITTEN for - 10% My First Bitcoin. https://myfirstbitcoin.org/ Shills and Mench's: BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/ SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten HODL EYEWEAR - Avoid Blue light! https://hodleyewear.com/partner/3/ PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM ALL FURTHER LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m

This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson, who is a neuroscientist, Stanford clinical professor of neurosurgery, healthcare innovator, and founder of Soof Solutions. Dr. Adamson's journey spans continents, cultures, and disciplines, from growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, where expectations for girls were very different, to becoming a leading voice in neuroscience research and healthcare innovation in the United States. In this conversation, she shares the moment she first saw the brain under a microscope and knew she had found her calling, the challenges she faced as a woman navigating academia and science, and why she decided to step into entrepreneurship to translate research into real-world impact. We also discuss mentorship, supporting women in STEM, and why questioning social norms and pursuing knowledge without limits is essential for the next generation of leaders. You can connect with Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson on LinkedIn, her Academic website: https://med.stanford.edu/adamson-lab or at her Company Website: https://www.soofsolutions.com/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com.  Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #WomenInSTEM #Neuroscience #HealthcareInnovation #WomenInScience #StanfordMedicine

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

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

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba, Qurani aayat aur dua(0:38) Sahih aur ghalat ki tameez ki ahmiyat(2:06) Janwar janwar hi rehta hai(5:01) Insan ki 2 iqsam: superior ya janwaron se badtar(5:56) Ashraf-ul-Makhlooqat ka matlab(8:36) Insan vs janwar(9:43) Agar biwi achhi na ho to?(10:01) Mufti sahab ke bayanat par tanqeed karne wali khawateen(11:18) Insan uski farmabardari karta hai jis se muhabbat hoti hai(11:39) Waziristan ke Pathan dost ka waqia(12:08) Pathan culture(13:22) Buzurgon ke sath rawayya kaisa hona chahiye?(14:52) Karachi shift hone ke baad bachon ki badtameezi ki wajah(16:02) Achhi taleem ke naam par tarbiyat ki barbadi(16:17) Ummat ko barbad karne walay idaray(18:01) Gen Z parents ke future ke bare mein peshgoi(18:45) University aur college students walidain ke baghi kyun ho jate hain?(19:46) Khooni rishton ki ghairon par tarjeeh(21:00) Bhai ka rishta dost se pehle hai(22:50) Taleem se mizaj banna(24:02) Ghar ke mahol ka ghar walon par asar(26:50) Ghar ka achha mahol(27:26) Ghar ka bura mahol(28:43) Jazbati khateeb aur jazbati listeners(29:48) Nabi ﷺ ka mizaj(30:30) Aggressiveness ka nuqsan(30:46) Baap: bete ka aaina(31:44) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed sahab (RA) ka ghar walon se rawayya(34:50) Biwi se jootay saaf karwana beghairati hai(36:04) Talib-e-ilm ki tauheen aamaiz saza(36:47) Mahol ka asar(37:03) Badtameez drivers aur passengers(39:50) Depression patients(40:38) Aggressive shakhs ki talaqain(42:13) Dramon aur filmon ki zindagi vs real life(44:15) University culture(44:58) Child psychologists ki reality(46:12) Bachay ke liye sabse behtareen khilona(46:34) Mufti sahab ka bachpan(47:24) Disasters ke baad bachon ke nafsiyati masail ka hal(48:05) Zyada bachay palna zyada aasan(48:57) Wafat hone wala bacha qayamat mein walidain ki sifarish karega(49:25) Universities ka mahol(50:05) Pakistan aur Saudi Arabia mein Islamiat subject(51:19) Jamia Tur Rasheed ki jaandar awaaz(52:01) Homeschooling(52:21) Achha insan banne ke liye motivation ki zarurat(54:16) Manzil ka sahih ta'ayyun(55:08) Motivation ki ahmiyat(55:34) Quran zindagi ka wahid rehnuma(56:15) Zina, nasha aur khudkushi karne walay(58:11) Nakam aashiqon ki khudkushi(59:07) Islam ki mithas(1:00:05) Boorhay walidain ki khidmat(1:00:53) Islam ki motivation(1:01:11) China mein betiyon par zulm(1:02:49) Jaldi shadi aur zyada bachay(1:03:40) Betiyon ki kafalat par Jannat ki zamanat(1:04:16) Nabi ﷺ ki powerful motivation(1:05:23) Rafee Bhai ki 9 betiyan(1:06:43) Rizq Musalman ki tension nahi(1:07:27) Waqoof-e-Arafah aur Tawaf-e-Ziyarah par hajiyon ki ghalti(1:11:07) Doosri shadi ke side effects se kaise bachain?(1:13:23) Kisi insan ko apni majboori na banao(1:15:51) Bad-akhlaq biwi ko kahan tak bardasht karein?(1:17:45) Bad-akhlaq shohar ko kahan tak bardasht karein?(1:18:30) Bad-akhlaq damad ka masla(1:20:48) Har qeemat par bardasht karna kaisa hai?(1:21:32) Mamlaat mein 2-numbri se bachne ka hukm(1:24:58) Adalton mein mazloom mardon ke liye mashwara(1:31:47) Jo aulad baap se virasat mangay?(1:35:07) Nalaiq aulad, biwi ya shohar ko apni majboori na banao(1:35:57) Rishtedaron se mulaqat ki dua(1:37:01) Qadiyaniyon ke dhokay se kaise bachain?(1:41:06) Ghamdi on Qadiyaniyat(1:41:58) Aqeeda-e-Khatm-e-Nabuwwat(1:42:11) Engineer on Qadiyaniyat(1:43:13) Qadiyaniyon ke sath kaisa sulook karein?(1:44:17) Baap ki virasat se bhai angoothi khareed le to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba, Qurani aayat aur dua(1:07) Quran ka mazmoon aur hamari samajh(2:39) Urdu ko sahi Urdu mein bolna(4:54) Rasm-ul-Khat aur pronunciation ke qawaid(6:18) English accent aur language command(7:23) Canada aur Australia mein Urdu bayanaat ka protocol(9:15) Dr. Zakir Naik ke bayan English mein kyun?(9:38) Madaris ke tulaba ke liye naseehat(10:17) “Zuad” — Arabic ka mushkil tareen lafz(10:47) Writing aur speaking ke qawaid(12:24) Culture par Mufti sahab ka tajziya(13:53) New generation ke liye deen samajhna mushkil kyun?(14:44) Nai nasal ka masla: Mr aur Mulla barrier(15:39) Angrez ne izzat ka mayar kaise badla?(18:53) Royal families ki khawateen ka parda(20:54) Aazad aurat vs bandi ka parda(24:22) Parde ka modern concept(25:19) Australia mein pardadar award-holder khatoon(25:38) Deen phelane ka ghalat tareeqa(26:52) Shariat ke khilaf kaam karke deen phelana(29:57) Taif ke wafd ne Nabi ﷺ se sharab ki ijazat kyun maangi?(30:57) Facebook par deen ki dawat dene walay larkay(31:51) Zaban ki ahmiyat aur new generation ke masail(33:31) Kya biwi par ghar ke kaam karna lazim hai?(34:22) Joint family system par khawateen ka reaction(36:24) Public ki marzi ke bayanat karne ka nateeja(38:07) Khudkushi karne walon ki soch(39:20) Suicide legal hone ka masla(40:36) Sharab peene walon ki aqal(41:28) Powerful ki hukumat aur Hitler ke mazalim(42:52) Kya biwi par bartan dhona wajib hai?(45:14) Middle-class families mein kaamon ki division(46:42) Shohar aur biwi ki zimmedariyan Quran o Sunnat ki roshni mein(47:10) Apne ghar ke kaam khushi se karne chahiye(49:48) Tanseekh-e-nikah ki surat(50:15) Shohar bunyadi huqooq poore na kare to biwi ki ita'at ka hukm(52:52) Ulama aur awam ke darmiyan barrier(53:37) Pasand ki shadi na ho to?(55:22) Youngsters ulama se door kyun hain?(55:40) Deen ke daai ki personality kaisi honi chahiye?(56:50) Imam Muhammad ibn Hasan (RA) ki personality(59:38) Yahudi aalim ki tond par Nabi ﷺ ka farman(1:01:35) Nabi ﷺ ke safeeron ki khoobiyan(1:02:38) Daai ki personality(1:03:16) Tulaba ki rangeen topiyon par tanbeeh(1:03:51) Hazrat Umar (RA) ki personality(1:05:00) Universities aur madaris mein personality par tawajju(1:05:48) Language barrier(1:07:34) Karachi mein Rangers officers ki ulama se meeting(1:10:26) Baat ko lamba khainchne walay khateeb(1:11:34) Shukar ka mauqa(1:11:52) Khulasa bayan aur dua(1:12:26) Ludo khelna? Dua karne ka tareeqa?(1:13:04) Fajar ka waqt dakhil ho jaye to tahajjud parhna?(1:13:41) Mufti sahab ki shakhsiyat aur bayanat par aitraaz kyun?(1:14:43) Mufti sahab ki Arabic, grammar, hadith, fiqh aur tafseer mein maharat(1:15:00) Mufti sahab ki 26 saal ki ilmi aur tehqeeqi khidmaat(1:15:47) Mufti sahab sirf shadiyon aur latifon par baat nahi karte(1:16:15) Masail mein Mufti sahab ki tehqeeq(1:17:00) Muftiyan-e-Kiram se masail poochhna(1:17:52) Mufti sahab ko fatwa ki ijazat kab mili?(1:19:06) 2026 mein Mufti sahab ke Dar-ul-Ifta ka qayam(1:19:49) 8 saal studies + 26 saal practice(1:19:53) Aaj ke so-called scholars(1:20:28) Nabaligh aur baligh bachon ki mushtarka zameen ka masla(1:36:54) Beetroot juice recipe(1:43:53) Khawateen par halia zulm ke masail ka hal(1:46:45) Karachi ka culture kyun badla?(1:54:59) Muslim League assembly member ke bayan ka jawab(1:57:23) Bangladesh ki currency up hone ki wajah(1:57:38) Mufti sahab ke bayanat duniya bhar mein sunay jane ki wajah(1:58:44) Duniya bhar mein Indians aur Pakistanis ki demand(1:59:12) Italy aur Bangladesh ki future prediction(2:00:38) Mufti sahab ke 19 bachon par aitraaz ka jawab(2:03:05) Awam ki taqat(2:04:12) Mufti sahab ki presentation(2:04:55) Resources vs population(2:06:26) Zyada bachon ka faida(2:07:39) Karachi ka mahol bura hone ki wajah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the FIFA World Cup season, Lyari in Karachi comes alive and cannot be ignored. Streets are filled with flags, walls painted with football stars, and preparations for match screenings are in full swing. Football here is not just a game, but a deep-rooted passion. Here's what we observed in Lyari's vibrant World Cup atmosphere. - فٹبال کا سیزن ہو اور پاکستان میں فیفا ورلڈکپ کے دوران لیاری کا ذکر نہ یہ ممکن نہیں، ہر سال کی طرح اس بار بھی روائیتی طور پر کراچی کے علاقے لیاری میں فیفا ورلڈ کپ کے حوالے سے گہماگہمی ہے، ٹیموں کے جھنڈے اور فٹبالرز کی تصویروں سے رنگی دیواریں, میچ دیکھنے کے انتظامات اور سجاوٹ کا سلسلہ جاری ہے۔ فٹبال لیاری کا جنون ہے۔ جانتے ہیں کہ احسان خان اور مزمل آصف نے لیاری میں کیا ماحول دیکھا۔جانئے کس طرح ایس بی ایس اردو کے مرکزی صفحے کو بُک مارک کریں ہر بدھ اور جمعہ کا پورا پروگرام اس لنک پرسنئے, اردو پرگرام سننے کے دیگر طریقے, “SBS Audio”کےنام سےموجود ہماری موبائیل ایپ ایپیل (آئی فون) یااینڈرائیڈ , ڈیوائیسزپرانسٹال کیجئے۔ ہمیں فیس بُک اور انسٹا گرام پر فالو کیجئے۔

We are closing out the sixth season with our annual Summer Reads episode where we introduce books for you to check out over your summer. This summer, we have three suggestions. The first book is Implementing the Montessori Method: Learner-Centered Education From Birth Through Adolescence, co-written by Trisha Thompson-Wilingham and Susan Zoll. It offers readers a look into Montessori classrooms across the ages. The other two books are the result of transcription done by Jana Morgan Herman. Jana took the handwritten notes of Lakshmi Kripalani taken in the 1946 India course with Dr. Montessori in Karachi and transcribed them into two books: Book One: Practical Life and Book Two: Sensorial. Discover what Dr. Montessori shared in those lectures eighty years ago and enjoy your summer! 

Ghazi Salahuddin is a Pakistani journalist, writer and literary figure, as well as a scholar of political science. He has written widely on political and social issues, contributing analytical columns in both Urdu and English to The News International and Daily JangThe 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 Introduction1:41 Gwadar Lit Festival and Balochistan8:00 Thinkfest, Academic Festivals and Universities11:56 Reading, Science Fiction and Imagination19:34 Apathy, Diversity and Identity Politics30:00 Creation and History of Pakistan37:41 Karachi lost its culture in 194753:00 Lack of basic services in Pakistan57:31 Who destroyed Karachi?1:05:30 Urdu, Punjabi, and the Language Issue1:19:10 Audience Questions

Hello to you listening in Karachi, Pakistan! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Maybe like me you've failed more times than you can count. Is it possible to use our failures to encourage a new opportunity, a do-over even? Yes. How do I know? I've learned from the best! Wile E. Coyote is the quintessentially resilient cartoon character who pursues Road Runner with disastrous gadgets purchased from a fictional mail-order company called ACME. Giant magnets, rocket-powered roller skates, earthquake pills, invisible paint, and movable tunnel entrances always backfire. Coyote never ever catches the Road Runner, but does that stop him? No! Do we want Coyote to catch Road Runner? No! We want to see what Coyote will do next. Failure stops creativity when we or someone else says "Give up!" But! When we refuse to give up failure encourages creativity because that's the job of failure. Never underestimate the power of your persistent efforts to begin anew. Life expects do-overs! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

(0:00) Intro (0:02) Khutba, Aayaat Surah Ma'arij (0:23) Zilhijja ke pehle 10 dinon aur Ramazan ke aakhri 10 dinon ki fazilat (2:20) Zilhijja ke pehle 10 dinon ki ibadat (2:55) Ibadat-e-Maqsooda kya hai? (6:57) Islami hukumat ka bunyadi maqsad (8:31) Musalmanon ka urooj aur Maghrebi nizam ki haqeeqat (11:10) Iftar ke baad neend aur khanay ka asar (15:25) Iftar aur qurbani ke gosht ki lazzat (20:58) Aurat ke huqooq: Islam vs West (22:43) Kufr ka dhoka (23:05) Islam mein tax system (23:55) Tijarat aur ijarah (24:48) Haram khareed-o-farokht (26:16) Sood haram hone ki hikmat (27:03) Cheez ki qeemat vs currency ki qeemat (32:10) Maali jurmana ke ahkam (33:08) Ta'azeer fil maal vs ta'azeer bil maal (34:08) Islam mein jail ki saza nahi (35:20) Islam mein sazaon ka qanoon (39:10) Maghrebi adalton ka bhayanak nizam (40:19) Saudi Arabia ka adalti nizam vs Pakistan (42:18) Maali jurmana ke ehkam (42:56) Kisi ka maal baghair ijazat lena haram hai (46:35) Tax system (47:03) Halal tax (48:27) Haram tax (50:19) European tax system reality vs Karachi (56:21) Highway par bane ghar zabt karne ka masla (56:59) Africa ke diamonds aur gold par qabza (58:07) Qurb-e-Qayamat mein daulat ki farawani (59:34) Chhote zarf ke bhaion ke liye asool (1:00:12) Ehsan ka badla aur Nabi ﷺ ka asool (1:00:27) Qarza wapas karne ka asool (1:01:05) Mufti sahab ke usooli masail (1:02:29) Zakaat ke liye asool (1:03:08) Rickshaw drivers ke liye asool (1:04:20) Ma'soom biwi ke liye asool (1:05:52) Ma'soom bahu ke liye asool (1:06:13) Masjid committee ke mulazim ke liye asool (1:07:49) Izzat ka mustahiq kaun? (1:08:37) Nabaligh bachay ke maal ke ahkam (1:10:08) Nabi ﷺ ne in 2 ashkhas ka janaza nahi parrhaya (1:12:50) Madrasa ke talib-e-ilm se Mufti sahab ka sulook (1:14:42) Ibadat-e-Maqsooda mein rozon ki aadat (1:15:40) Rozedaron ke liye khushkhabri (1:16:42) Qurbani ke hisson mein haram aamdani wala shareek ho jaye to? (1:24:10) Mufti sahab ke qurbani ke janwar (1:27:34) Ijtemai qurbani ke bajaye janwar ghar mein palna (1:28:42) Animal farming promoted by US & Norway (1:33:08) Italy/London walon ke liye Pakistan mein qurbani ka waqt (1:34:04) Waqf Qurbani kya hai? (1:37:14) Murghi ki qurbani? Bhains ki qurbani par jawab (1:50:51) Waqf Qurbani mein owner's profit? (2:03:11) Asar ka waqt (2:03:18) Taza doodh par research (2:07:03) Mechanic ka masla (2:08:25) MTM Foundation ki Waqf Qurbani par aitraaz (2:09:06) Qurbani ki khaalon par ujrat ka masla (2:10:47) Pants shirt pehenna? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Important announcement about Waqf Qurbani(2:54) Islam par chalna kyun zaruri hai?(3:29) Cheez ko uski ulat se samajhna(4:57) Kufr kise kehte hain?(5:41) Shari'a laws vs duniya ke qanoon(6:03) Chori vs kufr(7:35) Badkari vs kufr(9:33) Ahl-e-Kitab se nikah vs kufr(11:08) Anbiya ki biwiyan badkar nahi ho sakti(12:09) Nasab mein daagh aurat se paida hota hai(13:02) Shohar ka zina vs biwi ka zina(14:32) Aurat ka zina zyada bara jurm kyun?(15:58) AI vs experts(16:12) Qur'an mein har jagah mard ka zikr pehle(17:54) Canada mein aik shakhs ka bayan: “Bahu kaam karne ki machine?”(18:45) Naam nihaad liberals ke rishtay(19:19) Individualism(20:03) Canada mein “chhamak chhalo” ke husband ki death ka waqia(21:34) Aaj ke scholars(21:58) Ilm ki quantity(22:32) Ilm ki quality(23:24) Gaon ki aurat(23:52) Modern aurat(24:33) Muashray ka rona(25:02) Kufr aur Islami sazain(25:51) Qur'an mein mard ka zikr pehle(26:47) “Biwi shohar ka libas hai” — aayat ka matlab(28:18) Karachi ke logon ki sehat(29:17) Libas ka maqsad(30:05) Unmarried logon ke scandals ki wajah(31:33) Male aur female sexual desires mein farq(32:58) Libas mein aurat ka zikr pehle karne ki wajah(33:29) Hazrat Umar (RA) ka qoul apni biwi ke bare mein(34:15) Allama Ibn-e-Qayyim (RA) ka qoul aise taqwa par(35:56) Malaysia(36:15) Pakistan(37:05) Mufti sahab ke world tour experiences(37:48) Pakistani government aur Sindh ka exam system(38:36) Aise sufiyon ka taqwa jab toota(40:35) Mard ko 4 shadiyon ki ijazat ki wajah(40:57) Islam vs liberalism(41:28) Male aur female mein farq(41:55) Mushaqqat wale kaam — mard ki zimmedari(42:59) Bachon ki paidaish ka amal — aurat ki zimmedari (Japan ka naya qanoon)(44:20) Border par larrna — mard ki zimmedari(45:51) Aulad — aurat ke liye Allah ka tohfa(46:27) Women's real rights vs feminism reality(48:00) Nikah ko aasan banane wale liberals(51:06) Qur'an mein zina ke jurm mein aurat ka zikr pehle kyun?(52:02) Zina ki saza vs zina ka jurm(53:28) Badkar biwi vs kafir biwi(54:02) Pardadar biwi(54:15) Bahir mulkon mein husband-wife trust khatam hone ki wajah(56:42) Musalman biwi vs ghair Muslim biwi(59:38) Family system tabah hone ki wajah: modernity(1:01:00) Bachpan mein nikah vs pachpan mein(1:01:48) Islam vs kufr(1:02:42) Zakaat vs sood(1:03:33) Zina vs nikah(1:03:54) Insan ke liye Allah ki ghulami ka hukm vs assembly laws(1:05:17) Eid ul Azha par janwar ki qurbani par liberals ke aitraazat(1:05:59) 1998 ka charsii(1:06:30) Qurbani ke gosht par aitraazat(1:07:05) Sahaba (RA) ka sawal: “Qurbani kya hai?” — Nabi ﷺ ka jawab(1:08:42) “Kyun?” ka jawab(1:09:15) Modernism vs hamare bazurgon ki sehat(1:10:41) Beti ki shadi ki ideal age(1:11:13) Masla: larrki ke liye baap ki wilayat saqit?(1:11:40) Mufti sahab ke bete ki 18 saal ki age mein shadi(1:12:24) Nikah se rizq mein barkat(1:13:21) Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) ka surrender vs shaitan ka surrender na karna(1:14:30) Janwar zibah karne par ye 2 log zyada aitraaz karte hain(1:15:11) Maa ki muhabbat(1:16:10) Eid ul Azha par Allah ki taraf se gosht ki ziyafat(1:17:20) Eid ul Azha par Nabi ﷺ ka pehla khana gosht tha(1:17:42) Eid ul Azha par “decent” banne walon ke liye paigham(1:18:08) Aameen(1:18:10) Waqf Qurbani by MTM Foundation(1:20:01) “Munajat-e-Sabri” kitab parhna kaisa hai?(1:22:53) Madrasa ke tulaba o talibat ka parhai ke dauran nikah aur rukhsati(1:28:53) Khawateen ka Tablighi Jamaat mein nikalna kaisa hai?(1:33:16) “Tibb-e-Nabvi se ilaj” bayan par aitraaz ka jawab(1:40:52) Gosht, charbi aur doodh ki fazilat(1:45:37) Aaj ke bachay khalis doodh aur desi ghee se allergic(1:46:54) Quetta ke Pathan aur Afghani bachay vs burger bachay(1:49:29) Mufti sahab ne 15 saal ki age ke baad gosht khana shuru kiya(1:50:17) Tajurbakaar hakeem?(1:51:20) Barelvi ulama(1:55:27) Mufti sahab ke liye Sindhi ajrak aur topi ka gift(1:56:45) Aurat ki kamai aur financial independence ka Shari'a law(1:59:35) Chhota bhai fohash films dekhta ho? (Shohar ke aib chhupane ka hukm)(2:05:59) Qiston par karobar ka asool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are joined by two women who gave the best years of their careers to Pan American World Airways, and who have remained close friends for more than four decades since the airline closed its doors.Florette H. Vassall was born in New York City, the daughter of immigrants from Cuba and Panama. Aviation was a constant in her life from the very beginning. Her father was passionate about flight, and as a young girl, Florette watched Pan Am's famous flying boats cross the sky above New York City, an impression that would last a lifetime. Then the war came. Her father was drafted into the Army and assigned as an air traffic controller because of his background in radio, while her mother served as an officially designated air raid warden. Those years brought challenges that went well beyond the war itself.In 1967, Florette was looking for a job that came with travel benefits so she could visit friends she had made while living in Acapulco, Mexico. Pan American World Airways hired her. Perhaps it was not entirely a coincidence. What started as a practical decision became a 24-year career. Florette worked as a ticket agent, trainer, and supervisor at the Pan Am Building in the heart of midtown Manhattan, right up until the airline shut down in Miami in December 1991. For more than two decades, she was a fixture at Counter Vanderbilt, the largest ticket counter in the world at the time. Customers, employees, company visitors, special guests, and board members all knew her by name.The 59-story Pan Am Building, constructed between 1960 and 1963 above Grand Central Station, was the largest commercial office space in the world by square footage when it opened on March 7, 1963. Pan Am founder Juan Trippe had signed a 25-year lease for 613,000 square feet, and the airline occupied 15 floors. Listeners who heard Episode 10 will recall the late Richard Roth Jr., whose family firm Emery Roth & Sons worked alongside Walter Gropius and Pietro Belluschi to bring the building to life. Richard passed away in late 2022 at the age of 89, just one year after sharing his remarkable firsthand account with this program.Florette is a retired teacher, a former model, and an actress. For more than 40 years she has produced multicultural arts and culture programming for television in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University and is the author of the chapter titled "The Pan Am Building" in the book Pan Am: Personal Tributes to a Global Aviation Pioneer, compiled by Jeff Kriendler and James Patrick Baldwin. At 91 years young, she has never stopped.Diane Krumholtz Lyras began her Pan Am career on January 24, 1977, hired as a Clerk Stenographer in Labor Relations. She went on to work in Reservations as a Sales Agent, then as a Sales Account Manager serving the White Plains and Long Island markets, before returning to the Pan Am Building as Manager of Administration for the Northeast Division, and ultimately as Manager of Administration for the United States Division. Like Florette, she was there until the end, leaving in August 1991.Listeners who heard Episode 27 will remember Diane from one of the most difficult chapters in Pan Am's history. On September 5, 1986, Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked on the ground in Karachi, Pakistan, in an act of senseless violence that left 20 people dead and more than 100 injured. Diane Krumholtz Lyras, then of the White Plains Pan Am sales office, was sent to Karachi as part of the company's crisis response team to assist staff and families in the aftermath. Diane also serves on the board of the Pan Am Museum Foundation.Florette and Diane met inside the Pan Am Building in 1980 and became fast friends. They are still friends today.Support the showVisit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

This episode is part journalism, part therapy, part "girl WHAT?!" Today's guest, Melanie Marshall, is a former BBC foreign journalist turned filmmaker, speaker, and coach who has reported from some of the most intense places on earth. And somehow… despite seeing humanity at its messiest, she still believes people are mostly good.  Some of the things you'll hear: -The wildly unexpected way radicalized followers of Osama Bin Laden welcomed her into an interview shortly after his death -What actually creates human connection when people disagree on literally everything -Why she repeatedly ignored her boss's instructions, chased stories anyway, and somehow ended up with life-changing moments… and a goat -Stories that prove women across the world are a lot more alike than we think, even in radically different circumstances -The time she got smacked repeatedly with a feather duster by a man, plus the moment she relied on her single greatest survival skill to get herself out of danger Melanie tells stories the way your funniest friend would if your funniest friend also casually wandered through war zones, political unrest, and deeply human moments while carrying BBC equipment. It's equal parts hilarious, eye-opening, uncomfortable, hopeful, and "HOW IS THIS A REAL STORY?" energy. How you can use Human Connection to drive change | Melanie Marshall | TEDx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-marshall-237a641/   Substack: https://imrama.substack.com/ Website:http://melaniemarshall.com Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize your culture, liberate your leadership, and differentiate your business without sounding like every other company on LinkedIn? Bring Erin Hatzikostas in to show your team how authenticity can become an actual strategic advantage, not just another corporate buzzword. Book Erin to Speak If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!   - Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram    - Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz - Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"  -Throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own. Check out Erin's book, The 50% Rule.    -Work with Us -Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments  "She impacted me, she impacted my friend, she impacted all of these people with her goodness and her fiery spirit. She lived." "If you think about the different stages that you get to in your career and  when you reach a new one, you realize, 'oh, they're all people'" "I am grateful that I have let myself be impacted so much by the people I have met because I feel a gift and a responsibility to let what I have learned from them go forward." "I am not the lady in a sheet. I am the boss." "The story wasn't over. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't over. And that's where I get hope."   Note: This transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity, readability, and length.  In this episode of Because Work Doesn't Have to Suck, Erin sits down with former BBC foreign journalist Melanie Marshall to talk about leadership, courage, connection, resilience, and why she still believes humanity is fundamentally good after reporting from some of the world's most dangerous places. From interviewing extremists in Pakistan to reporting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and the Philippines, Melanie shares unforgettable stories about human connection, optimism, fear, and what really helps people survive difficult moments.          Why Melanie Marshall Still Believes in Humanity     Erin: You've seen some of the worst parts of the world, yet your message is still rooted in hope and optimism. That feels almost impossible right now.     Melanie: I know optimism gets eye rolls these days. But what I've learned traveling the world is this: if you let it, the world will humble you. It'll break your heart. But it also teaches you that people are far more complicated, funny, resilient, and loving than headlines make them seem.     I've spent years in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Gaza. Even in places under terrible oppression, people still laugh. They still flirt. They still joke. They still find joy behind closed doors. Human beings don't stop being human just because circumstances become horrific.     That's where my optimism comes from. The story is hard, but it's not over.          Meeting Followers of Osama Bin Laden     Erin: Tell us about the experience you had just after Osama Bin Laden was killed.     Melanie: We went to Pakistan shortly after his death because I wanted audiences to understand something important: Bin Laden wasn't just a man. He represented a movement.     We arranged to meet with radicalized followers of his in Karachi. I was nervous. Deeply nervous. Externally, I looked calm. Internally, I was thinking, "Am I completely insane for doing this?"     As we drove up, I heard children playing. We were meeting at a school.     That immediately lowered my fear level because they had intentionally chosen a setting they knew would make us feel safer. Then we walked in and the welcoming committee was wearing USA baseball caps.     These were people whose ideology I completely rejected, but they were trying to communicate something human: "You're safe here."     That moment changed how I think about connection. Even in situations where people fundamentally disagree, humans still look for ways to create understanding.          "Be As Normal As Possible"     Melanie: One phrase I've used throughout my career is: "Be as normal as possible."     I used it walking into Taliban prisons. I used it in war zones. And honestly, it applies to corporate life too.     If you're about to walk into a terrifying meeting with a VP or ask for a raise, don't pressure yourself to be perfectly poised or fearless. It's not a normal situation.     Just be as normal as possible. A little awkwardness is fine.          The Currency Everyone Wants     Melanie: I met a young woman in Gaza who created art sculptures out of sand because that was the only material available to her.     What she wanted most wasn't pity. She wanted to be seen.     I told her her work reminded me of art I'd seen in California. That mattered to her because it acknowledged she belonged in the same conversation as artists everywhere else in the world.     Erin: I always say everyone has a currency. Usually it's much smaller and simpler than we think.     Melanie: Exactly. Most people just want acknowledgment, respect, or connection.          The Woman Who Changed Her Life     Melanie: One of the people who impacted me most was a woman named Ghada in Mosul, Iraq.     She was funny, independent, ambitious, and full of life. We instantly connected. We joked about men, talked about work, laughed constantly.     She was also exactly the kind of woman extremists hated: outspoken, educated, joyful, politically active.     At one point she escaped Mosul, but she went back because she didn't want to leave her father behind.     ISIS killed her.     What stays with me is that even while living under horrific conditions, she remained hopeful. Loving. Funny. Fully alive.     That changed me forever.          Why Connection Matters More Than Status     Melanie: I've interviewed celebrities, billionaires, world leaders, and people no one has ever heard of.     The people who changed me most were usually the latter.     Connection matters more than status. Once you really sit down with someone, the hierarchy starts disappearing. They're just people.     And I think we forget that constantly.          The Feather Duster Incident     Melanie: I once visited an extremely conservative shrine near the Iranian border where modesty rules were intensely enforced.     I was trying to manage my reporting team while also wearing a chador that kept slipping off my head. Every time even the tiniest strand of hair showed, a man would smack me with a feather duster.     Eventually I was furious. Absolutely furious.     And then a group of women saw what was happening.     They didn't confront the man directly. Instead, they surrounded me, fixed my chador, sat me down, and pulled out snacks.     That moment stuck with me forever.     Women see each other. They protect each other. Sometimes survival looks like forming a circle around someone and handing them food.          Bravery Isn't What People Think     Erin: People constantly describe you as brave.     Melanie: I honestly don't think I'm brave. I think I'm good at functioning during chaos.     There's a difference.     I've run from airstrikes in Ukraine. I've dropped to the ground while bullets flew overhead in Libya. I assure you: I was not standing there heroically.     Most people aren't fearless. They simply have a purpose bigger than their fear.     Families survive war zones because protecting their children matters more than panic. I kept reporting because I believed it mattered to connect people with the truth of what was happening.     Purpose propels you forward.          The Story Wasn't Over     Melanie: After covering devastating typhoon damage in the Philippines, I left feeling overwhelmed with guilt because I could leave and everyone else had to stay behind.     Years later, I stayed in touch with the local drivers and families we worked with there. I watched their children graduate school. I watched them rebuild their lives.     That experience taught me something important: the story wasn't over just because I left during the worst part.     We do this in our own lives too. We assume difficult moments are final chapters when they're often just hard middle sections.          Bucking the Norm in Afghanistan     Melanie: I once fought hard to report from one of the most remote regions of Afghanistan because I wanted to document what childbirth looked like in the most dangerous place in the world to give birth.     My bosses kept trying to convince us not to go.     We went anyway.     The journey was brutal. Multiple flat tires. Dangerous mountain roads. A clinic fire in the middle of the night. At one point villagers handed my bra around after rescuing our belongings from the fire, which became an entire cultural misunderstanding on its own.     Eventually, a woman arrived at the clinic to give birth. Her baby died, but she survived, and she was relieved simply to have lived.     That story changed how people understood maternal healthcare in Afghanistan because we insisted on going all the way to where the story actually lived.     Sometimes bucking the norm simply means refusing to stop halfway.          Final Thoughts on Hope     Melanie: The world can be heartbreaking. Truly heartbreaking.     But everywhere I've gone, I've also found humor, generosity, resilience, love, and connection.     That's why I still believe in people.     The story is difficult. But it isn't finished yet.

This episode is part journalism, part therapy, part "girl WHAT?!" Today's guest, Melanie Marshall, is a former BBC foreign journalist turned filmmaker, speaker, and coach who has reported from some of the most intense places on earth. And somehow… despite seeing humanity at its messiest, she still believes people are mostly good.  Some of the things you'll hear: -The wildly unexpected way radicalized followers of Osama Bin Laden welcomed her into an interview shortly after his death -What actually creates human connection when people disagree on literally everything -Why she repeatedly ignored her boss's instructions, chased stories anyway, and somehow ended up with life-changing moments… and a goat -Stories that prove women across the world are a lot more alike than we think, even in radically different circumstances -The time she got smacked repeatedly with a feather duster by a man, plus the moment she relied on her single greatest survival skill to get herself out of danger Melanie tells stories the way your funniest friend would if your funniest friend also casually wandered through war zones, political unrest, and deeply human moments while carrying BBC equipment. It's equal parts hilarious, eye-opening, uncomfortable, hopeful, and "HOW IS THIS A REAL STORY?" energy. How you can use Human Connection to drive change | Melanie Marshall | TEDx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-marshall-237a641/   Substack: https://imrama.substack.com/ Website:http://melaniemarshall.com Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize your culture, liberate your leadership, and differentiate your business without sounding like every other company on LinkedIn? Bring Erin Hatzikostas in to show your team how authenticity can become an actual strategic advantage, not just another corporate buzzword. Book Erin to Speak If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!   - Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram    - Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz - Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"  -Throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own. Check out Erin's book, The 50% Rule.    -Work with Us -Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments  "She impacted me, she impacted my friend, she impacted all of these people with her goodness and her fiery spirit. She lived." "If you think about the different stages that you get to in your career and  when you reach a new one, you realize, 'oh, they're all people'" "I am grateful that I have let myself be impacted so much by the people I have met because I feel a gift and a responsibility to let what I have learned from them go forward." "I am not the lady in a sheet. I am the boss." "The story wasn't over. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't over. And that's where I get hope."   Note: This transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity, readability, and length.  In this episode of Because Work Doesn't Have to Suck, Erin sits down with former BBC foreign journalist Melanie Marshall to talk about leadership, courage, connection, resilience, and why she still believes humanity is fundamentally good after reporting from some of the world's most dangerous places. From interviewing extremists in Pakistan to reporting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and the Philippines, Melanie shares unforgettable stories about human connection, optimism, fear, and what really helps people survive difficult moments.          Why Melanie Marshall Still Believes in Humanity     Erin: You've seen some of the worst parts of the world, yet your message is still rooted in hope and optimism. That feels almost impossible right now.     Melanie: I know optimism gets eye rolls these days. But what I've learned traveling the world is this: if you let it, the world will humble you. It'll break your heart. But it also teaches you that people are far more complicated, funny, resilient, and loving than headlines make them seem.     I've spent years in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Gaza. Even in places under terrible oppression, people still laugh. They still flirt. They still joke. They still find joy behind closed doors. Human beings don't stop being human just because circumstances become horrific.     That's where my optimism comes from. The story is hard, but it's not over.          Meeting Followers of Osama Bin Laden     Erin: Tell us about the experience you had just after Osama Bin Laden was killed.     Melanie: We went to Pakistan shortly after his death because I wanted audiences to understand something important: Bin Laden wasn't just a man. He represented a movement.     We arranged to meet with radicalized followers of his in Karachi. I was nervous. Deeply nervous. Externally, I looked calm. Internally, I was thinking, "Am I completely insane for doing this?"     As we drove up, I heard children playing. We were meeting at a school.     That immediately lowered my fear level because they had intentionally chosen a setting they knew would make us feel safer. Then we walked in and the welcoming committee was wearing USA baseball caps.     These were people whose ideology I completely rejected, but they were trying to communicate something human: "You're safe here."     That moment changed how I think about connection. Even in situations where people fundamentally disagree, humans still look for ways to create understanding.          "Be As Normal As Possible"     Melanie: One phrase I've used throughout my career is: "Be as normal as possible."     I used it walking into Taliban prisons. I used it in war zones. And honestly, it applies to corporate life too.     If you're about to walk into a terrifying meeting with a VP or ask for a raise, don't pressure yourself to be perfectly poised or fearless. It's not a normal situation.     Just be as normal as possible. A little awkwardness is fine.          The Currency Everyone Wants     Melanie: I met a young woman in Gaza who created art sculptures out of sand because that was the only material available to her.     What she wanted most wasn't pity. She wanted to be seen.     I told her her work reminded me of art I'd seen in California. That mattered to her because it acknowledged she belonged in the same conversation as artists everywhere else in the world.     Erin: I always say everyone has a currency. Usually it's much smaller and simpler than we think.     Melanie: Exactly. Most people just want acknowledgment, respect, or connection.          The Woman Who Changed Her Life     Melanie: One of the people who impacted me most was a woman named Ghada in Mosul, Iraq.     She was funny, independent, ambitious, and full of life. We instantly connected. We joked about men, talked about work, laughed constantly.     She was also exactly the kind of woman extremists hated: outspoken, educated, joyful, politically active.     At one point she escaped Mosul, but she went back because she didn't want to leave her father behind.     ISIS killed her.     What stays with me is that even while living under horrific conditions, she remained hopeful. Loving. Funny. Fully alive.     That changed me forever.          Why Connection Matters More Than Status     Melanie: I've interviewed celebrities, billionaires, world leaders, and people no one has ever heard of.     The people who changed me most were usually the latter.     Connection matters more than status. Once you really sit down with someone, the hierarchy starts disappearing. They're just people.     And I think we forget that constantly.          The Feather Duster Incident     Melanie: I once visited an extremely conservative shrine near the Iranian border where modesty rules were intensely enforced.     I was trying to manage my reporting team while also wearing a chador that kept slipping off my head. Every time even the tiniest strand of hair showed, a man would smack me with a feather duster.     Eventually I was furious. Absolutely furious.     And then a group of women saw what was happening.     They didn't confront the man directly. Instead, they surrounded me, fixed my chador, sat me down, and pulled out snacks.     That moment stuck with me forever.     Women see each other. They protect each other. Sometimes survival looks like forming a circle around someone and handing them food.          Bravery Isn't What People Think     Erin: People constantly describe you as brave.     Melanie: I honestly don't think I'm brave. I think I'm good at functioning during chaos.     There's a difference.     I've run from airstrikes in Ukraine. I've dropped to the ground while bullets flew overhead in Libya. I assure you: I was not standing there heroically.     Most people aren't fearless. They simply have a purpose bigger than their fear.     Families survive war zones because protecting their children matters more than panic. I kept reporting because I believed it mattered to connect people with the truth of what was happening.     Purpose propels you forward.          The Story Wasn't Over     Melanie: After covering devastating typhoon damage in the Philippines, I left feeling overwhelmed with guilt because I could leave and everyone else had to stay behind.     Years later, I stayed in touch with the local drivers and families we worked with there. I watched their children graduate school. I watched them rebuild their lives.     That experience taught me something important: the story wasn't over just because I left during the worst part.     We do this in our own lives too. We assume difficult moments are final chapters when they're often just hard middle sections.          Bucking the Norm in Afghanistan     Melanie: I once fought hard to report from one of the most remote regions of Afghanistan because I wanted to document what childbirth looked like in the most dangerous place in the world to give birth.     My bosses kept trying to convince us not to go.     We went anyway.     The journey was brutal. Multiple flat tires. Dangerous mountain roads. A clinic fire in the middle of the night. At one point villagers handed my bra around after rescuing our belongings from the fire, which became an entire cultural misunderstanding on its own.     Eventually, a woman arrived at the clinic to give birth. Her baby died, but she survived, and she was relieved simply to have lived.     That story changed how people understood maternal healthcare in Afghanistan because we insisted on going all the way to where the story actually lived.     Sometimes bucking the norm simply means refusing to stop halfway.          Final Thoughts on Hope     Melanie: The world can be heartbreaking. Truly heartbreaking.     But everywhere I've gone, I've also found humor, generosity, resilience, love, and connection.     That's why I still believe in people.     The story is difficult. But it isn't finished yet.

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #174PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Aditya Raj Kaul a well known journalist and researcher behind the Dhurandhar Film.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:09 - Why Dhurandhar is a generational film6:14 - Reason behind Dhurandhar Success7:09 - Is Hamza Ali Mazari Exist in real life?8:23 - Delhi Blast & Islamabad court bombing connection9:53 - Enforced disappearances in Balochistan11:21 - Kulbhushan Jadhav Story13:18 - Theory behind Pakistani army colonel kidnapped to India14:29 - Dawood Ibrahim20:13 - Underworld funding in Bollywood films23:39 - Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's threats to Aditya26:12 - Is Atiq Ahmed's portrayal in Dhurandhar accurate?28:49 - Zahoor Mistry link to IC-81434:34 - Dhurandhar's Opening Scene37:02 - How unknown gunmen operate38:58 - How ISI spies operated during Galwan39:29 - How ISI collect intelligence42:50 - Chinese Spy in Delhi & Noida45:32 - Demonetisation in Dhurandhar47:11 - Why did Khanani brother die right after Demonetisation?50:03 - Why People criticizing Dhurandhar53:15 - Dhurandhar's Craze in Pakistanis54:17 - Ashlam Chaudhry's Character57:10 - Aditya's Personal Story59:01 - Aditya on Samay Raina's Journey1:02:14 - No charges in Kashmiri Pandit killings1:03:16 - Article 370 removal1:06:03 - Why J&K police is not under State?1:08:03 - J&K Politician on Article 3701:09:50 - Jameel Jamali Character in Dhurandhar1:12:18 - Arnav Goswami & Altaf Hussain1:14:06 - Who is Major Iqbal in real life?1:16:28 - Who is Tahawwur Rana1:17:17 - Ilyas Kashmiri 1:17:58 - Aditya's interview with Syed Salahuddin1:19:40 - Masood Azhar & Pulwama Attack Prediction1:22:04 - Mysterious killings in Pakistan1:24:52 - J&K Police covert operations inside Pakistan1:28:00 - Major Iqbal's identity1:29:19 - David Headley's role1:30:01 - Honey Trap Operations from Pakistan in INDIA1:31:35 - Who is CIA operative VanDyke who caught in India1:35:28 - Trump's Peace Deals1:38:29 - Israel's Stand on Pakistan1:39:43 - PM Modi's Israel visit before the Middle East war1:41:29 - Experience during Reuven Azar interview1:41:53 - Aditya's Experience in Israel1:44:15 - Why India and Israel has strong relation1:46:20 - Surprising Israel-Pakistan secret connections revealed1:48:02 - My & Aditya's take on this interview1:50:02 - How Dhurandhar changed the standard of Indian cinema [END]Enjoy.— Prakhar

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami is joined by national security expert Sandeep Unnithan to unpack one of the world's most critical flashpoints—the Strait of Hormuz. Why do narrow sea lanes like Hormuz matter so much to global trade and oil supply? What does a naval blockade actually look like in practice—not theory, but at sea? From ship strength and surveillance tech to geography and fleet positioning, we break down the real mechanics behind maritime chokeholds. The episode also explores the counterplay: can a blockade be breached, and what does it take to punch through one? As tensions simmer between the US and Iran, does Washington's naval dominance guarantee control, or is Tehran playing a deeper, asymmetric game? They also unpack the curious case of the Rich Starry, the China-bound vessel whose strange movements through Hormuz have raised eyebrows. Additionally, a throwback to history — when India blockaded Karachi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. What worked, what didn't, and what it tells us about modern naval warfare. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

In this powerful episode of Kingdom Crossroads, T.S. Wright sits down with Pastor Shawn Khan from Karachi, Pakistan—founder of Genesis Television Network and a second-generation ministry leader.Shawn shares firsthand insight into what it means to serve Christ in a nation where Christians are a small minority and often face intense persecution. From planting churches across Pakistan to launching a nationwide Christian television network, his mission is clear: take the gospel beyond church walls and into the most unreached regions.Through the Genesis Foundation, Shawn and his team are not only preaching the gospel but meeting critical needs—installing clean water systems, providing aid, and opening doors for entire villages to encounter Christ.This episode reveals how practical ministry and spiritual transformation work hand-in-hand to advance the Kingdom of God in some of the hardest places on earth.Key Topics CoveredChristianity in Pakistan: challenges and persecutionChurch planting across all regions of PakistanThe launch and growth of Genesis Television NetworkReaching 110 million homes with the gospelMinistry through clean water and humanitarian outreachHow meeting physical needs opens doors for spiritual transformationTestimonies of entire villages coming to ChristVision for expanding into the 10/40 WindowFuture plans for satellite broadcasting to 72 nationsKey TakeawaysThe gospel thrives even in regions of heavy oppositionPractical needs (like clean water) can unlock entire communities for ChristMedia is a powerful tool for evangelism in restricted nationsLeadership conversion often leads to whole-community transformationThe global Church is more connected than we realizeAbout the Guest – Shawn KhanPastor Shawn Khan is a ministry leader based in Karachi, Pakistan. He oversees a rapidly growing network of churches with over 46 campuses nationwide and leads the Genesis Foundation, a nonprofit focused on humanitarian outreach and evangelism.He is also the founder and CEO of Genesis Television Network, a 24/7 Christian broadcasting platform reaching millions across Pakistan with plans to expand globally.Call to ActionPray for believers in Pakistan and across the 10/40 WindowSupport global missions reaching unreached communitiesShare this episode to raise awareness of what God is doing globallyBiblical Insight HighlightedThis episode draws parallels to:Peter and Cornelius – leadership conversion impacting entire householdsJesus and the Samaritan Woman – the significance of water access and divine encountersConnect with Shawn Khan

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On May 20, 2020, A Pakistan International Airlines A320 is trying to land in Karachi but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight's untimely demise?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Karachi Protests, Hania Aamir & Cancel Culture, Social Security for Women - Aurat March Karachi #TPE

//The Wire//1500Z March 1, 2026// //PRIORITY// //BLUF: WAR CONTINUES IN MIDDLE EAST. US CONSULATE UNDER ATTACK IN KARACHI, 9X RIOTERS KILLED AS US MARINES DEFEND THE COMPOUND. AYATOLLAH CONFIRMED DEAD FOLLOWING AIRSTRIKE. MISSILE AND DRONE STRIKES CONTINUE AROUND THE REGION.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: Yesterday afternoon, President Trump confirmed the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike in Tehran. Most of his senior advisors were also killed in the same engagement. On the maritime front, this morning one commercial tanker vessel was struck by an Iranian drone, with the crew of the M/T SKYLIGHT abandoning ship after their vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. A few hours ago a second tanker was reportedly struck in the Strait, with the M/T MKD VYOM being struck also attempting to transit the waterway this morning.Analyst Comment: Of note, the SKYLIGHT does not appear to have been attempting to transit the Strait and has likely been anchored in the same place for a few years. This vessel was actually serving the Iranian oil industry, and was on the US sanctions list, so the Iranians appear to have targeted one of their own ships, possibly so that the Americans couldn't make use of it.Significant strikes have been reported at the Jebel Ali petroleum terminals in Dubai, and satellite imagery of Ali Al Salem Airbase in Kuwait has confirmed that the base fuel point was hit, with the fuel bladders/blivets at this location burning overnight.All total, drone and missile attacks have remained constant throughout the day and night, with the various Interior and Defense Ministries of the following nations providing data on how many interceptions have been conducted overnight:Qatar: 65 ballistic missiles and 12 drones intercepted. Bahrain: 45 missiles and 9 drones intercepted. Jordan: 49 missiles and drones (combined figure), 13 of which were intercepted. Israel: Over 200 missiles and drones intercepted U.A.E. - 137 missiles and 209 drones detected, 195 of which were intercepted successfully. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have acknowledged strikes targeting their countries, however neither have confirmed how many drones/missiles have been intercepted.Analyst Comment: Note that these figures only encapsulate the munitions that were successfully intercepted and shot down; most countries don't want to publish the data of how many drones actually made it through their defenses, so the figure for how many strikes have been conducted so far is hard to discern. This time around all belligerents are exercising good operational security, so details of strikes are often hard to find via social media. This is most sharply demonstrated in Israel, where hundreds of strikes are occurring, but difficult to pinpoint on a map due to the exact location of strikes rarely being reported.Pakistan: Overnight, riots broke out at the US Consulate General in Karachi, which rapidly transitioned into an attempt to breach the American compound. After some time, rioters breached the outer security cordon, and US Marines which had taken up defensive positions inside the facility opened fire on the intruders before they could breach the secondary line of security around the perimeter.Analyst Comment: Details are extremely hard to verify, however local sources claim that a total of 9x Pakistani rioters were killed during the engagements so far, and the Marines have successfully held the Key Terrain around the Consulate for the past few hours. However tensions are rising, and if the videos of the riots are any indication, Pakistan is not up to the task of defending the American compound, as rioters were allowed to breach, destroy, and set the outer cordon of the American diplomatic post on fire, with no Pakistani security anyw

Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan and China's Strategic Influence. Guests: RICK FISHER and GORDON CHANG. Pakistan is nearing a deal to supply jets and drones to Sudan, likely funded by Saudi Arabia. China uses these transactions to establish alternative security structures in the Middle East. Experts suggest Chinaprefers ongoing conflict over peace to maximize profits and regional influence.1900 KARACHI