Podcasts about Karachi

About two hundred kilometers west of the city of Karachi, in the desert of Baluchistan, Pakistan, sits the shrine of the Hindu Goddess Hinglaj. Despite the temple's ancient Hindu and Muslim history, an annual festival at Hinglaj has only been established within the last three decades, in part because of the construction of the Makran Coastal Highway, which connects the distant rural shrine with urban Pakistan. Now, an increasingly confident minority Hindu community has claimed Hinglaj as their main religious center, a site for undisturbed religious performance and expression. In Hinglaj Devi: Identity, Change, and Solidification at a Hindu Temple in Pakistan (Oxford UP, 2018) Jürgen Schaflechner studies literary sources in Hindi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, and Urdu alongside extensive ethnographical research at the shrine, examining the political and cultural influences at work at the temple and tracking the remote desert shrine's rapid ascent to its current status as the most influential Hindu pilgrimage site in Pakistan. Schaflechner introduces the unique character of this place of pilgrimage and shows its modern importance not only for Hindus, but also for Muslims and Sindhi nationalists. Ultimately, this is an investigation of the Pakistani Hindu community's beliefs and practices at their largest place of worship in the Islamic Republic today--a topic of increasing importance to Pakistan's contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

About two hundred kilometers west of the city of Karachi, in the desert of Baluchistan, Pakistan, sits the shrine of the Hindu Goddess Hinglaj. Despite the temple's ancient Hindu and Muslim history, an annual festival at Hinglaj has only been established within the last three decades, in part because of the construction of the Makran Coastal Highway, which connects the distant rural shrine with urban Pakistan. Now, an increasingly confident minority Hindu community has claimed Hinglaj as their main religious center, a site for undisturbed religious performance and expression. In Hinglaj Devi: Identity, Change, and Solidification at a Hindu Temple in Pakistan (Oxford UP, 2018) Jürgen Schaflechner studies literary sources in Hindi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, and Urdu alongside extensive ethnographical research at the shrine, examining the political and cultural influences at work at the temple and tracking the remote desert shrine's rapid ascent to its current status as the most influential Hindu pilgrimage site in Pakistan. Schaflechner introduces the unique character of this place of pilgrimage and shows its modern importance not only for Hindus, but also for Muslims and Sindhi nationalists. Ultimately, this is an investigation of the Pakistani Hindu community's beliefs and practices at their largest place of worship in the Islamic Republic today--a topic of increasing importance to Pakistan's contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

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

Pakistan, a country with a population exceeding 250 million, is often misunderstood despite its foundation based on religion. Challenges, particularly concerning girls, persist. Dr. Tabinda Sarosh, the international CEO of Pathfinder in Karachi, Pakistan, is a distinguished human rights and public health expert. She focuses on providing women's health services across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.In this discussion, we delve into the experiences of girls growing up in Pakistan, addressing the complexities of managing sexual and reproductive health. Accessing information, services, and health products poses significant challenges, compounded by cultural barriers and recent cuts in government aid.

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.

En Karachi, la capital económica y la ciudad más grande de Pakistán, el miedo se ha convertido en un bien común. En 2024, Forbes Advisor clasificó a Karachi como la segunda ciudad más peligrosa del mundo para los turistas. Debido a la ineficacia de las fuerzas del orden para frenar esta violencia, las empresas de seguridad privada están prosperando y expandiendo su clientela más allá de las zonas residenciales adineradas, incluyendo escuelas, centros comerciales y sedes corporativas.

(0:00) Intro (0:54) Ishq-e-Mustafa ke Naam par Doosron ko Takleef Dena (2:10) Karne Wale Ahem Kaam (2:38) Nabi ﷺ ke Khutbat vs Aaj ke Joshiley Khutbat (3:26) Rabi-ul-Awwal mein Musalman ko Iblees Kehne Wale (4:07) Pakistaniyon ka Islam (4:39) Rabi-ul-Awwal mein Jhoot aur Sach ki Pehchan (5:38) Mufti Sahab par Shadiyon ka Tanz(7:00) Sehat Bananay mein Aitidaal (8:19) Japan ke Slim Smart Log vs Mote Pakistani (9:16) Halal Chori — Fiqhi Masla (9:55) Insani Jaan ka Qatal (10:19) Khudkushi ka Gunah (10:50) Slow Poisoning se Qatal (11:29) Mufti Sahab ki Listeners ke liye Golden Advice (15:24) Agar Nabi ﷺ ke Samne Aaj ka Musalman Aa Jaye To (16:52) Aaj ke Musalmanon ki Shaklain aur Soorat (17:30) Asbab Ikhtiyar Karna Zaroori Hai (18:19) Late Night Shadiyon ke Dinners ka Nuqsan (19:23) Sehat ke Liye Behtareen Lifestyle ke Usool (32:10) Mufti Sahab ka Sensitive Throat aur Pet (33:01) Doctors ki Reports on Ads Products (34:05) Quetta aur Peshawar ki Health Condition (35:13) Mufti Sahab ke Walid Sahab ra (35:49) Fiber Roti vs Naan, Bread aur Buns (36:41) Depression Patients ki Be-Rang Zindagi (37:41) Jawani mein Burhape ke Maze (38:36) Masajid mein Kursi par Namaz (39:02) Frozen Meat vs Taza Meat (39:45) 2 Number Masalon ki Haqeeqat (42:20) Saudi Masalay vs Pakistani Masalay (43:35) Kya Qur'an mein "Fi Sabilillah" sirf Jihad ke liye hai? (45:01) Lemon Water Peenay ka Sahih Tareeqa (46:56) Baitiyon ki Shadi mein Islahi Ta'alluq ki Rukawat? (48:38) Rukhsati mein Der Kyun Hoti Hai? (49:17) Dr. Israr Sahab ra ka Yeh Bayan? (49:55) Kya Tablighi Log Rehbaniyat Par Hain? (51:09) Karachi ka Road Block Masla — Hal kya hai? (55:15) 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal Taqreebat vs Madrasah Taqreebat, Tablighi Ijtema, Masjid ka Gunbad (59:33) Bid'aat kya hoti hain?(1:05:03) Car chalate waqt Hatt Dharmi aur Bike walon ko Rasta Na Dena (1:07:47) Rabi-ul-Awwal ke Jaloos Rokne ka Behtareen Tareeqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enviromentalist Masood Lohar comes on TPE for a must-watch episode of the podcast on flooding, the Indus Water System, the history of the river Ravi, Tsunamis, Kalabagh Dam, urban floods, Karachi's drainage and more.Why is there so much hatred against Sindhis? Will Karachi be destroyed in 20 minutes?Will Lahore and Islamabad be flooded if RUDA and Kalabagh Dam are built?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Masood Lohar is a leading voice in climate advocacy and urban regeneration, with 20+ years of experience in ecological restoration and policy innovation. He founded Clifton Urban Forest in Karachi, transforming barren land into a thriving ecosystem of 700,000 native trees—including 600,000 mangroves—that sequesters 5 metric tons of CO₂ daily. As former Country Head of UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program, he championed rainwater harvesting, urban wetlands, and climate-smart agriculture. A TEDx speaker and columnist, Masood blends cultural heritage with sustainability, offering poetic yet practical solutions. His storytelling inspires global audiences with a vision rooted in community and nature.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 1:30 Karachi, Flooding and Pollution5:05 Risk of Earthquake and Tsunami in Karachi13:18 Emaar, DHA Phase 8 and Tidal Pressure15:50 Lyari and Malir Rivers19:00 Celebrating Sawan, Story of Budha 21:30 Badin, Village Life and the Indus Delta24:55 Real Estate-ification of Pakistan29:00 RUDA and the river Ravi32:02 Hate against Sindhis and Darya-e-Sindh43:52 Dam48:00 River Ravi51:07 Indus Water Treaty and the Indus Water System1:00:05 Sutlej Canals and Cholistan Canal Project1:02:20 How to fix the flooding in Punjab1:07:30 China kyon dam bana raha hay1:09:10 Karachi Urban Forest and Mangroves1:17:00 Karachi Drainage1:21:00 Audience Questions

In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, Dr. Andi Simon welcomes a remarkable young entrepreneur, Sana Ali, whose story is as surprising as it is inspiring. Just twelve years old, Sana has already built a reputation as a digital strategist helping coaches, consultants, and creators transform their online engagement into real business results. Her journey from Karachi, Pakistan, to an international podcast platform is a testament to curiosity, resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit. A Journey Sparked by Curiosity and Encouragement Sana's story began in 2023, when she was only ten years old. With encouragement from her mother, she shifted her time away from passive entertainment toward learning coding and building websites. Very quickly, she not only mastered skills far beyond her years but began to attract attention from adults—some twice or three times her age—who turned to her for guidance. This early success underscored a truth that continues to shape her path: ambition and focus are not limited by age. Her initial LinkedIn presence grew rapidly, amassing thousands of followers. But because she was underage, the platform eventually banned her account. Instead of giving up, Sana started again, this time with a clearer vision. Rather than focusing only on coding, she saw an opportunity to address a widespread challenge: many professionals were generating likes, comments, and followers on LinkedIn, yet struggling to convert that visibility into paying clients. Sana stepped into this gap with a simple but powerful insight—engagement is nice, but clients are better. Sana Ali is Building a New Model on LinkedIn With her fresh approach, Sana began optimizing LinkedIn funnels. She mapped out the journey from a cold prospect to a high-ticket client, showing coaches and consultants how to stop chasing vanity metrics and start building sustainable revenue. One of her earliest breakthroughs came when a skeptical prospect realized that, despite thousands of followers, they were making no money. Sana provided strategic adjustments and, to their surprise, turned the engagement into paying clients. That success story became the first of many case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of her methods. In conversation with Andi, Sana explained how the tactics of outreach have shifted over the years. Cold pitches and generic compliments that may have worked in 2015 no longer resonate in 2025. Instead, the new “currency” is trust. Building trust requires empathy, genuine compliments, thoughtful questions, and adding value without immediately pushing for a sale. For Sana, this approach is not theoretical—it is the lived experience of someone whose age initially raised doubts, yet whose results quickly silenced them. The Core of Her Success: Trust and Empathy Throughout the discussion, Sana emphasized that trust is the foundation of client relationships today. Prospects are savvy, often wary of sales pitches, and increasingly skeptical about whether they are interacting with a real human or an AI bot. Sana has mastered the art of demonstrating authenticity—through personalized conversations, empathy for her clients' situations, and valuable insights freely given before any sales conversation. One example she shared involved a client who joined a call while ill. Instead of pressing forward, Sana suggested rescheduling, showing genuine care for the individual. That small act of empathy built immediate trust, leading to a long-term client relationship. Stories like these highlight her maturity, compassion, and business acumen far beyond her years. Lessons for Entrepreneurs of All Ages The episode closes with reflections on Sana's journey and her advice for young entrepreneurs: age should never be seen as a limitation. Whether learning coding at ten or advising adults on LinkedIn strategy by twelve, she has proven that commitment and ambition can accelerate success at any stage of life. For her, the choice to spend time building a business rather than playing video games has opened doors to opportunities she once could not have imagined. For listeners of On the Brink, this episode is more than an inspiring story—it is a reminder of how quickly the business landscape is changing, and how younger generations are not just adapting but leading. Sana Ali embodies the entrepreneurial mindset: seeing opportunities, embracing change, and building trust in a world where trust itself has become the most valuable commodity. You can watch our podcast on YouTube here Connect with me: Website: www.simonassociates.net Email: info@simonassociates.net Books:  Learn more about our books here: Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. Reach out and contact us if you want to see how a little anthropology can help your business grow.  Let's Talk! From Observation to Innovation, Andi Simon, PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn Andi Simon PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn

A mad fun episode of TPE, Stand-up Comedian and Content Creator, Ammar Zaidi, comes on the podcast to discuss School Stories, Karachi Rains, Amitabh Bachan, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Beef Burgers, Ducky Bhai, Career Stability and Stand-up Comedy.Ammar Zaidi is a Stand-up Comedian and a Content Creator.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 4:00 School Stories 10:15 Shia School and Growing up Shia20:00 Horror Videos and Cannibalism 25:00 Rain Stories, Amitabh Bachan and Ambani's Wedding31:25 Being out in the rains in Karachi40:40 People who have lost it all in the floods44:00 Facing Tragedy, Going to Courts and the System54:22 Ammar Zaidi's Gas Story58:08 Property par phaday and Family issues1:01:59 Wearing hand me downs, Stationary boxes and Tetris 1:06:30 Ammar's Math Teacher and Degree1:10:00 Stand-up Comedy, Ducky Bhai and Career Stability 1:18:40 Beef Burgers1:29:00 Audience Questions

"If not Dams, then what is the solution?"The solution is to let the river flow.If you want reservoirs, you can build natural lakes. If you want electricity, you can aim for smaller manageable run of the river projects.The Sindhu darya is what gives this entire region its identity, you are not mightier than the Indus, in your hubris, and your infinite greed, do not think of the Indus as another plot of land that you can build a housing society on.Our overlords never think of the people when they plan projects, they just look at the potential dollars they will make.Imagine if the mighty Indus flowed throughout Pakistan, Karachi had two rivers all year round. The water was clean enough for people to fish and sustain themselves all along the river from Kashmir to Karachi.Ravi, Chenab, and the Indus had wetlands and forests along the way that could become tourist attractions.Our urban centers would not turn into gas chambers every smog season. Our rivers could breath, our cities could breath, and our people could breath.Imagine being able to take a boat from Karachi to Lahore. Instead we block all the natural drainage to build housing societies then spend billions putting in drainage, and the societies still end up getting flooded.Our cities are concrete jungles slowly killing us all.We are the people of the Indus, you have erased our history, and now you are trying to erase the Indus altogether. This is unacceptable. Let the rivers flow!

Am I Anti- Mohajir? - Karachi Kahani Episode 10

Today on TPE we explore if making Karachi a province is the solution to Karachi's problems.Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:00 Context:Brief History of Pakistan5:00 Minerals and the Canals movement9:30 Local Governments11:00 Establishment vs the Provinces15:00 Gwadar19:00 Local Government vs ProvinceThe 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

One of the underreported casualties of any war is culinary culture. It's not just family recipes that might get lost; when you recognize the importance of food to our essential humanity, you can quickly see how the loss of culinary traditions can lead to an erasure of cultural and identity. This is the terrain author and human rights investigator Michael Shaikh explores in his new book The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found.rnrnRaised in Cleveland and Karachi, Shaikh has worked for nearly two decades in the field of human rights, spending extensive time in conflict zones mostly in Asia and the Middle East. Shaikh's book explores the impact of conflict on the most essential of human traditions--what we cook and how we nourish ourselves and our souls. From a refugee camp in Bangladesh to the legacy of Nazism and Soviet rule on Eastern European traditions, Shaikh unpacks what might have been lost if not for the resilience of diasporic communities and the amazing activists, home cooks, and chefs who have kept traditions alive.rnrnJoin us for a conversation moderated by chef and Marine Corps veteran Ben Bebenroth of the nonprofit Spice Field Kitchen.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Zehra Naqvi. Zehra's book The Knot of my Tongue is a finalist for the 2025 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. On the episode Zehra how listening helps learn language. She talks about capturing silence in poetry. For more about The Knot of my Tongue: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/project/the-knot-of-my-tongue/ To view the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes shortlists: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/04/10/bc-…sts-announced/ ABOUT ZEHRA NAQVI: Zehra Naqvi is a Karachi-born writer raised on unceded Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, BC). She is a winner of the 2021 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers awarded by the Writers' Trust of Canada. Her poem “forgetting urdu” was the winner of Room's 2016 Poetry Contest. Zehra has written and edited for various publications internationally. She holds two MSc degrees in migration studies and social anthropology from Oxford University where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. The Knot of My Tongue is her debut poetry collection. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Interim Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Umair Khan, CEO and founder of Techamana.Umair explains that Techamana is a vetted talent marketplace designed to stand apart from traditional freelance platforms. Techamana ensures quality by rigorously evaluating technical skills, communication, and cultural fit before admitting freelancers to the platform. He explains that the company matches clients with top candidates within 48 hours, delivering a faster and more reliable hiring experience. Umair also addresses challenges such as detecting fraud, upholding quality control, and building trust when connecting global talent with businesses. Umair also shares his personal journey from growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, to becoming a U.S. citizen and entrepreneur. Inspired by his own experience breaking into the global freelance economy, he recognized the opportunity to empower skilled workers in developing countries to access fairer wages and meaningful work. With Techamana, he aims to bridge wage disparities, leverage AI in building scalable solutions, and create opportunities for vetted professionals worldwide. Step into Umair Khan's journey, where the internet shaped his path and determination fueled the rise of a thriving platform, in this episode of The First Customer! Guest Info:Techamanahttps://techamana.comUmair Khan's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/umairahmedkhan/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Who is Karachi's hero?#78Years #78Heroes

Shehnaz Soni was born and raised in a patriarchal culture in Karachi, Pakistan, where women are groomed, expected to be wives and homemakers, and not even encouraged to go to school. From day one, she was asked to fit inside a box, to make her feel trapped like a genie in a bottle. Despite being raised in a culturally imposed cage, she followed her inner voice. She pushed over one barrier after another in her determination to complete her high school education as the valedictorian and continued engineering at the University of Karachi.At the age of 21, Shehnaz's first transformational journey brought her to Los Angeles via an arranged marriage where the path of challenging lessons emotionally charged experiences, and roadblocks including cultural/language barriers began. As she tried to acculturate to her new life. Shehnaz reawakened her trailblazer instincts and chose the path of transformation.She thinks she is living the adventurous life of a Star Trek Captain where Science Fiction intersects Reality. Her current position as an Aerospace Engineer for NASA, combined with her passion to serve humanity with her ancient wisdom enables her to converge science with innovative technology to honor our multidimensional existence. Shehnaz has worked as a rocket scientist for both Boeing and NASA. She is currently working with NASA as a Senior System Engineer for the Artemis Project. She and her cutting-edge team are working towards the unprecedented Human Landing System. When ready to launch, this system will bridge mankind with a long-term presence on the Moon and, ultimately, on Mars.Shehnaz is the author of "The Quantum Being: A Self-Sustaining and Magnificent Human Craft" seamlessly weaves together science, spirituality, and ancient wisdom. She begins by introducing the mind-bending concepts of quantum mechanics, where atoms dance and particles defy conventional rules. She skillfully translates these scientific notions into relatable and accessible ideas, making the quantum world accessible even to novice readers. With a touch of humor and wit, she invites readers into the quantum playground, where endless possibilities await.As we undertake the daunting task of transformation, we embark on the journey that will ultimately become habitual, automatic, and effortless – akin to a rocket leaving the Earth. At first, the initial launch requires enormous power, then less and less as it leaves the Earth's gravitational field. Finally, the rocket moves through space under its own momentum breaking all the barriers beyond imagination to traverse new worlds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

In Karachi, Pakistan's economic capital and largest city, fear has become a commodity. In 2024, Forbes Advisor ranked Karachi as the second-most dangerous city in the world for tourists. Due to the ineffectiveness of law enforcement agencies in curbing this violence, private security companies are thriving and expanding their clientele beyond affluent residential areas to include schools, shopping malls and corporate headquarters. This rapidly expanding and largely unregulated private security sector is turning Karachi's chronic insecurity into a lucrative business. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah, Sonia Ghezali and Ondine de Gaulle report.

Naseer Memon comes back on TPE to discuss the floods in GB/KP, the rains in Karachi, the development models in Pakistan, issues of governance, population control, housing, elite capture and more.Naseer Memon is a development professional and a consultant on climate change induced natural disasters, community resilience and public policy.Mr. Naseer Memon is the Chief Executive of Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and the Chairperson of National Humanitarian Network (NHN). Mr. Memon is a renowned development professional, who has been working with prominent organizations in humanitarian and development sector, academia and corporate sector of Pakistan for more than 15 years. Mr. Memon has represented NHN on various important forums nationally and internationally i.e. Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) Network of Southern NGOs etc. He has also remained a member of the Review Committee of Central Emergency Response Fund of UNOCHA. Mr. Memon remained as a Member on the Technical Group for the development of a Core Humanitarian Standard and coherent standards architecture. The Group is convened by HAP, People In Aid and the Sphere Project on the development of a Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and a coherent standards architecture for the sector.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/shehzad89Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Climate Change, Development and Floods17:47 Katchi Abadis, housing crisis and over-population 23:48 What is development? Different models of development36:00 Elite Capture and Governance 41:00 Roadmap to fixing Pakistan and Disaster Management48:37 Dam and Water Scarcity 53:52 Audience QuestionsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

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

In today's episode we discuss the flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilfit-Baltistan, the rains in Karachi, Imran Khan's nephews being arrested and more.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Watch all episodes of This Week in Pakistan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTU8aQikWU&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rCn6IgBjTRXnRjsS03Ty8OChapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 Climate Change, capacity building and floods12:10 Floods in Gilgit Baltistan and KP21:00 Discourse in Karachi and Monsoon Rains 27:00 News Wrap up The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

The Chair of the Federal Reserve chair are under scrutiny from Donald Trump after fraud allegations emerge about Governor Lisa Cook. How will it affect the interest rate decision? The authorities in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi have declared an emergency and a public holiday after monsoon rains paralysed the city. We hear from the local business owner.Sony PlayStation increased the price on its console. Is it one of the consequences of the trade war?And we look at Denmark's decision to tax cow and sheep burps for greenhouse gas reasons.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

NATO military chiefs are meeting to work on security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Moscow. Russia's foreign minister has called the talks a 'road to nowhere'. The Israeli Defence Ministry approves plans to call up tens of thousands of reservist soldiers ahead of an offensive to occupy Gaza City. Public offices and schools in Karachi have been closed as the city deals with deadly floods from torrential monsoon rains. Artificial Intelligence has been used to recreate the voice of a woman with motor neurone disease, by analysing seconds of old video footage of her speaking. India and China have agreed to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows, as they rebuild ties damaged by a deadly clash in the Galwan valley five years ago. The picturesque South Korean holiday resort island of Jeju tells tourists to mind their manners. Researchers find people can tell who their best friends may be, just by watching film clips with them... and what new research into chocolate can tell us about our tastes and our health, as well as how to make the most delicious blend.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.uk

The Chair of the Federal Reserve chair are under scrutiny from Donald Trump after fraud allegations emerge about Governor Lisa Cook. How will it affect the interest rate decision? The authorities in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi have declared an emergency and a public holiday after monsoon rains paralysed the city. We hear from the local business owner.Sony PlayStation increased the price on its console. Is it one of the consequences of the trade war?And we look at Denmark's decision to tax cow and sheep burps for greenhouse gas reasons.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Im Juni 1898 führt der französische Forscher Paul-Louis Simond mitten im Pestausbruch in Indien ein entscheidendes Experiment durch: Er will damit beweisen, dass Flöhe die Pest von Ratten auf Menschen übertragen. Bis heute wird er dafür gefeiert. Aber was hat Simond damals wirklich in seinem Hotelzimmer in Karachi getan und was hat das alles mit dem französischen Serum gegen die Pest zu tun? In der dritten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit dem verheerenden Pestausbruch in Indien und der Forschung an der Krankheit und dem Serum dagegen.

Im Juni 1898 führt der französische Forscher Paul-Louis Simond mitten im Pestausbruch in Indien ein entscheidendes Experiment durch: Er will damit beweisen, dass Flöhe die Pest von Ratten auf Menschen übertragen. Bis heute wird er dafür gefeiert. Aber was hat Simond damals wirklich in seinem Hotelzimmer in Karachi getan und was hat das alles mit dem französischen Serum gegen die Pest zu tun? In der dritten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit dem verheerenden Pestausbruch in Indien und der Forschung an der Krankheit und dem Serum dagegen.

(0:00) Intro(0:44) Aayaat – Surah Ma'arij(1:13) Bangladesh safar se wapsi pr chawal + machhli k fazail(1:28) Insani zindagi mn khwahishat ka aaghaz(3:57) 7 saal k baad bachon ki khwahishat aur k liye 2 aham cheezain(8:04) Aik singer ne Mufti sb ko kya bataya?(8:41) Gumrahi vs guidance(12:04) Seedhay raste ki dua mn niyyat kaise ho(12:34) Teenage bachon ki tarbiyat ka tariqa(14:31) Achay school ke bachay kaisay bigadtay hain(16:46) Jab Mufti sb ghar walon ko workshop le gayay(20:57) Teachers ka role school/college bachon ki tabahi mn(22:56) Maa baap ki khidmat vs servant ki service(23:53) Tawazau vs takabbur(26:19) Ghareebon ko gali dene walon ko jawab(28:36) Karachi ke halaat(28:57) Ghareebon ko bewaqoof bana kar paisa kamane walay(29:31) Zyada tar anbiya aur ulama ki raza ghurbat pr(30:58) Molana Ashraf Ali Thanvi ra (32:59) Har nemat o zahanat Allah ka fazal hai(37:03) Allah ki nemat ka asar shakhsiyat pr nazar aana chahiye(37:43) Mufti sb ko Punjab mn aik shakhs ne kya kaha(38:27) Nabi ﷺ ki ikhtiyari ghurbat(39:24) Sirf Nabi ﷺ k liye Allah k khaas ehkamaat(42:41) Hazrat Sulaiman as ki selection (43:31) Malka Saba ka Hazrat Sulaiman as k takht aur farsh se mutasir hona(46:16) Nabi ﷺ ka ghurbat mn khush rehna(47:14) Balanced diet – Mufti sb ki research summary(49:37) Doctor ki video – gosht khor vs sabzi khor(51:27) Cheeni aur bakery items ka nuqsan(52:16) Jab azwaj e mutaharat ko talaq ka ikhtiyar mila(54:41) Nabi ﷺ aur Hazrat Ayesha ra ka age difference – jawab(57:15) Kya dolatmand hona Allah ka mehboob banata hai?(59:59) Dolatmand hona (1:01:28) Dolat aany k baad ghareeb ka bigarna(1:02:35) Nemat ki nashukri kya hai?(1:05:01) Bachon ki nakami ki wajah (1:06:23) Hosla afzai wali tareef ka faida(1:07:25) Bachon ki dosti (1:09:12) Larkon ki tarbiyat ka tariqa(1:11:38) Khulasa bayan + dua(1:12:53) Sugar k nuqsan se bachne ka tareeqa(1:34:48) Blood pressure se bachne ka tareeqa(1:41:42) Meetha khanay ka nasha (1:44:28) Court se khula k baad larki kisi aur se nikah kr sakti hai?(1:46:02) Wafaqi shari adalat ka karnama (1:48:16) Muta'a vs adalti khula(1:51:50) Nikah vs adalti khula(1:55:04) Qari Khalil aur Engineer k fatwon se ghar ujarr gaye(1:56:07) Hazrat Jameela bint Sabit ra ka khula(1:57:16) Adalti khula = zina?(1:58:08) Judicial divorce – recent case(1:58:41) Tiktoker larki ka zina + adalti khula(1:59:50) Muta'a, halala aur adalti khula(2:03:02) Shia logon ko muta'a ka jawab(2:03:55) Adalti khula = zina (2:05:54) Delivery k baad bachon mn gap kitna hona chahiye(2:08:08) 13 saal ki beti ki shadi – zulm hai?(2:08:59) Ghair Muslim ko Aab e Zamzam aur khajoor dena? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Step into the cosmos with Shehnaz Soni, NASA aerospace engineer and author, as she fuses rocket science, quantum physics, and ancient wisdom into a mind-expanding journey. Discover how shifting your thoughts can unlock the power already within you—activating your “light body,” traversing timelines, and revealing your multidimensional nature. From emotional healing techniques that dissolve deep wounds to the wonders of Mars colonization, black holes, and wormholes, Shehnaz takes us on an adventure where science and spirituality converge. Hear her personal encounters with star beings, explore the mysteries of vortex mathematics, and learn how intention and focus can transform your reality. If you're ready to stretch your imagination, explore the edges of human potential, and connect more deeply to the universe, this episode is your launchpad.Guest Biography:Shehnaz Soni, born in Karachi, Pakistan, broke free from cultural constraints to follow her inner voice. At 21, she began a transformational journey to Los Angeles through an arranged marriage. Now an Aerospace Engineer at NASA, she merges cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom, honoring our multidimensional existence. Author of The Quantum Being: A Self-Sustaining and Magnificent Human Craft, Shehnaz inspires others by weaving science, spirituality, and timeless knowledge into a vision for humanity's future.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Exploring Multidimensional Existence(0:10:12) - Exploring Inner Self and Rocket Science(0:19:01) - Channeling and Transitioning Through Dimensions(0:26:28) - Journey Through Black Holes and Dimensions(0:38:32) - Connecting With Star Beings for Guidance(0:42:55) - Unveiling Quantum Physics and Consciousness(0:51:52) - Unraveling Vortex Mathematics and Manifestation➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

There is no simple solution or singular approach to gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. But Anita Zaidi, President of the Gender Equality Division at the Gates Foundation knows that when women and girls can prioritize their own health and well-being, and be leaders in their societies, everyone benefits. In a piece for Harvard Public Health, Dr. Zaidi called for women's health to be a priority, "Systemic negligence-including the lack of effective treatments, poor care delivery, and the overall dearth of scientific research that centers women's health-has driven gender disparities in health outcomes."rnrnThrough her work at the Gender Equality Division, the Gates Foundation has invested in efforts that advance women's economic empowerment, improve and protect women's health and bodily autonomy, increase child survival and resilience, and more. Previously, Dr. Zaidi spent 30 years as a pediatrician and was Chair of Pediatrics and Child Health at the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, where she worked to reduce child mortality through the prevention and treatment of newborn illnesses and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Zahra Sabri comes on TPE to discuss Workplace harassment, IBA, her case and the Urdu debate.Zahra Sabri is a Karachi-based academic who teaches Indo-Muslim History and Literatures. She received her MA degree from the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York through a Fulbright Scholarship. She has taught History and Urdu Language and Literature at universities such as McGill University, Canada (where she pursued doctoral work at the Institute of Islamic Studies), IBA Karachi, the Aga Khan University, Pakistan, Habib University, and the University of Karachi's Pakistan Study Centre. Her research focuses on Mughal History and the influence of the Persianate on Indo-Muslim languages, cultures, and traditions of learning, as well as on politics of identity centred around Urdu in South Asia. She is the curator of Koozah -- an anthology of Urdu short stories by new and little-known Pakistani writers (Oxford University Press, 2015). She is a literary translator, and has translated folk and classical poetry from almost a dozen Pakistani languages for eleven seasons of the popular music programme Coke Studio, Pakistan. She has also worked as a journalist for the Herald magazine (Dawn), winning the Zubeida Mustafa Award for Journalistic Excellence (2013) and has contributed articles to Pakistan's national press on diverse political and educational issues.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 Introduction2:15 Story of the IBA lecturer harassment case47:47 Workplace Harassment, the Law and the Process52:55 Careerism and Old boys clubs1:00:00 Ombudsman ruling and the process after1:04:00 Publications1:10:30 The Urdu Debate1:13:48 Languages evolve1:17:30 Teaching Urdu and different styles of Urdu1:29:00 India Policy and Hindi1:31:25 Urdu vs Bengali1:40:00 Press Releases

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A documentary on the 12th Moharram Juloon in Johar, Karachi.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

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

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with author and public intellectual Micah Goodman. Just ahead of this week's What Matters Now recording, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump sat in the White House for a celebratory meal. The table was set for a grand announcement -- a sealed hostage release-ceasefire deal -- but the guest of honor and his terrorist counterparts have yet to come to terms. Goodman looks back at the two huge "double gambles" made during these 21 months of war. The first was by former Hamas leader Yahye Sinwar, who launched the invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, after viewing the intense divisiveness in Israeli society. His double-or-nothing bet was that Iran and its proxies would immediately join in the onslaught -- they didn't. Goodman compares Sinwar's double gamble to that of Netanyahu, who launched a surprise preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear program on June 13 and wagered that the United States would join. Now that Netanyahu's bet has paid off, Goodman describes how the region is ripe for a realignment -- if tough compromises can be made to end the Gaza war. And so this week, we ask Micah Goodman, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Shiite Muslim mourners hold portraits of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a religious procession held to mark Ashura, on the 10th day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in Karachi on July 6, 2025. (Asif HASSAN / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on TPE Book Club we look at Mohajir Militancy in Pakistan Violence and Transformation in the Karachi Conflict By Nichola Khan.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction and ohajir Militancy in Pakistan: Violence andTransformation in the Karachi Conflict ; By Nichola Khan1:30 Creation of the Mohajir Identity6:43 Story of Arshad - a MQM Target Killer10:48 MQM's narrative and petty bourgeois14:14 Mohajir Rights, Ethnonationalism and Mohajirs Transposed17:54 GM Syed19:08 Bhutto's policies23:27 Zia-ul-Haq, JI and MQM27:00 Violence and Extortion35:50 Mohajir Identity, JI and MQM-Haqeeqi39:30 Violence, Identity, Masculinity and Ethnicity50:50 Myths of MQM and sense of Mohajir supremacy59:21 Mohajir Nationalism, Politics and creating a victim mentality1:06:00 Myths of MQM and the Mohajir Identity

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with author and public intellectual Micah Goodman. Just ahead of this week's What Matters Now recording, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump sat in the White House for a celebratory meal. The table was set for a grand announcement -- a sealed hostage release-ceasefire deal -- but the guest of honor and his terrorist counterparts have yet to come to terms. Goodman looks back at the two huge "double gambles" made during these 21 months of war. The first was by former Hamas leader Yahye Sinwar, who launched the invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, after viewing the intense divisiveness in Israeli society. His double-or-nothing bet was that Iran and its proxies would immediately join in the onslaught -- they didn't. Goodman compares Sinwar's double gamble to that of Netanyahu, who launched a surprise preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear program on June 13 and wagered that the United States would join. Now that Netanyahu's bet has paid off, Goodman describes how the region is ripe for a realignment -- if tough compromises can be made to end the Gaza war. And so this week, we ask Micah Goodman, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Shiite Muslim mourners hold portraits of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a religious procession held to mark Ashura, on the 10th day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in Karachi on July 6, 2025. (Asif HASSAN / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stealth frigates join the Indian Navy in a single day, as Sanjay Dixit reveals how INS Kamal and INS Udaygiri sharpen India's edge. From Arabian Sea patrols to Karachi's doorstep, Pakistan's navy looks hopelessly outgunned before Operation Sindoor's next phase.

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What happens when a celebrated film journalist turns the camera inward? In this moving episode, veteran critic and author Bhawana Somaaya unpacks her memoir Farewell Karachi. Known for her decades-long career documenting Bollywood's biggest stars like Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan, Bhawana shares the deeply personal stories behind her family's displacement from Karachi to Mumbai during Partition.She recounts everything from her mother's hilarious one-liners about working as a young journalist in the 1970s to the emotional weight of her father's solitary journey during Partition and the legacy of a lost home. The conversation flows through intimate anecdotes, candid reflections, and the subtle power of memories that shape who we become.Bhawana's honest reflections offer a masterclass in sensitivity and storytelling. Her journey shows that emotional intelligence isn't just a trait—it's a lens, a compass, and sometimes, the story itself.Books, shows, and films mentioned in this episode:Because He Is by Meghna GulzarDarlingji: The True Love Story of Nargis and Sunil Dutt by Kishwar DesaiParveen Babi by Karishma UpadhyayA Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniPakeezahGarm Hava NavrangKaun Banega Crorepati‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Ben Luke talks to Huma Bhabha about her influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Bhabha was born in 1962 in Karachi, Pakistan, and has been based in the US since 1981—she now lives in Poughkeepsie, New York state. She has achieved a profoundly individual figurative sculptural language, exploring the rich history of her medium while also looking to the future. Informed by ancient monuments, Modernist sculpture and an array of other artforms, Huma employs various sculptural traditions—from modelling with clay, to carving, to found-object assemblage—to create figures that are monumental yet vulnerable, otherworldly yet rooted in the vicissitudes of contemporary geopolitics. Alongside her sculptures, Huma has made similarly powerful work in two-dimensions, particularly in combinations of drawing and collage. She reflects on the early and ongoing impact of Rembrandt on her work, her fascination with Pablo Picasso and Robert Smithson, the influence of the writing of Amy Goodman and Roberto Bolaño and how she has responded to the films of Jean-Luc Godard and Jean Negulesco. She also gives insight into her life in the studio and answers our usual questions, including: what is art for?Huma Bhabha—Encounters: Giacometti, Barbican, London, until 10 Aug; Huma Bhabha: Distant Star, 13 June-26 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karachi! Kamala journeys across the globe and steps deeper into her destiny in Ms. Marvel Episode 4: “Seeing Red.” But with the arrival of the Red Daggers, a whole new order enters the picture—and so do a lot of questions. Who are the Clandestines really? What even is the Noor Dimension? Eric (aka Mr. Honest) breaks it all down—confused, intrigued, and having a good time anyway. With family roots, interdimensional threats, and a twist ending that has us shouting “Wait, what?!”—this one's a ride.

Two Sindhis walk into a podcast. Kazi Akber is a content creator and writer, and the host of the podcast 'Kiya Kahe ga Kazi'. Kazi Akber comes on TPE for a deep conversation on Karachi, Manchester United, Marvel, Podcasting, Irfan Junejo, Talha Anjum, Trolling, Sindhi Culture and History, MMA, the Sindhi language and more.Who would win in a Youtube fighting match?Why Kazi Akber deosn't make religious content?Is there a crisis of masculinity?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:30 KTN and Kawish4:30 Our parents had 0 survival instincts7:20 Karachi and the City Life19:00 BDS, Boycotting and Manchester United24:30 Pokemon Go27:40 Marvel and Military Propaganda31:30 Podcasting, content and Irfan Junejo38:50 Talha Anjum, Umair and Obsession with Art41:50 Michael Jackson44:30 Pressure and Trolling50:00 Making content, communicating and diffusion of responsibility1:02:00 Sindhi Culture and History1:08:06 Umair is a child prodigy1:13:21 Trolls hate themselves1:30:30 Podcasting1:30:00 Youtube Royal Rumble1:39:27 Kazi Akbar wanting to fight1:43:30 MMA1:46:00 The stress of doing what we do1:52:00 Podcasting1:59:26 Fundamental Attribution error2:05:33 Relationship with Sindhi2:09:15 Karachi and the exodus of Hindus2:13:42 Connection to the land and representation 2:22:00 Making Content2:24:08 Masculinity and Colonization2:29:00 Sindh ka Sukoon, culture and literature 2:42:00 Finding meaning and religion 3:00:00 Podcasting, Trolling  and making content3:13:47 Audience QuestionsThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

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NEWS WEAKLY 159 – EDITORIAL EDITIONA podcast where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly.Title: The Hypernormalisation of Journalistic Jingoism Summary:A few weeks ago, India and Pakistan were one bad decision away from nuclear war. But you wouldn't know that from the news coverage. You'd think Karachi had been flattened, Pakistani generals were surrendering en masse, and Indian fighter jets had laser-blasted their way to the gates of Islamabad—if you watched Indian TV news, that is. Spoiler: none of it happened. What did happen was a masterclass in disinformation, state propaganda, media jingoism, and the dangerous, ridiculous, terrifying theatre of war-as-content.In this special editorial edition, Sami Shah takes a blowtorch to the concept of hypernormalisation—where fake news becomes realer than truth, and everyone knows it's bullshit but plays along anyway. From the USS Maine to Vietnam, from Colin Powell's slideshow to Karachi's imaginary destruction to from Pakistan's own delusions—we trace the long, painful, deeply stupid history of war narratives shaped not by fact, but by flag-waving fantasy.And we end where it matters most: here in Australia. With one last bastion against this wave of reality-denial. A flawed, bald-headed, beige-toned but vital institution: the ABC. Why public broadcasting matters more than ever. And why we lose it at our peril.Quote of the Week:“I don't know why but there needs to be a study into whether approving another season of Hard Quiz results in male pattern baldness or being bald predisposes one to approving another season of Spicks and Specks.”Support the ShowLike your news satire free-range, cruelty-free, and ad-free?Join the News Weakly Patreon at patreon.com/samishah for scripts, exclusives, and bonus content.CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music “Historic Anticipation” by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview: Colleague Sadanand Dhume of AEI and WSJ reports that the PRC leaned on Pakistan to end the combat exchanges. More later. 1900 KARACHI

This episode was shot on the morning of May 9th, just hours before India and Pakistan agreed to a so-called “ceasefire” — which has already been violated by Pakistan.Major General Vikram Dev Dogra (AVSM), known as the Ironman of the Indian Army and former GOC of a Strike Division, joins Gaurav Arora for an unfiltered, urgent conversation about Operation Sindoor — India's largest, most direct military strike inside Pakistan since 1971.In this interview:- Why India struck 9 targets inside Pakistan- What the Indian Navy is doing at the Karachi port- The real reason Pakistan keeps provoking war- How Pakistan's military survives on Allah, America, and Army- And what India must prepare for next — even as the media celebrates “peace”

The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has held a series of high-level meetings with his cabinet colleagues and senior military officers, amid growing tension with neighbouring Pakistan. It comes after having repeatedly accused the Pakistani authorities of supporting Kashmiri separatists who launched a deadly attack on tourists near Pahalgam last week. Also on the programme, Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation; and, cutting-edge test has saved the eyesight of a woman from the UK who was left contemplating having her eye removed altogether by surgeons, after she developed a mysterious infection whilst swimming in a river in the Amazon rainforest.(Photo: Protest in Pakistan against India over Pahalgam attack, Karachi, 29 April, 2025. Credit: Rehan Khan/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Amin Gulgee defies easy categorisation: he's a metal sculptor, a curator, and one of Pakistan's most innovative and cherished artists, the beating heart of his home city of Karachi's creative scene. His metalwork is as dramatic and eccentric as Amin is. He's in your face, uncompromising, a living and breathing performance piece.Amin also comes from a prestigious family: his father, Ismail Gulgee, was one of Pakistan's most famous modernists, creating abstract paintings that have been exhibited across the globe, and even sketching heads of state like Reagan and Gaddafi. In 2007, Ismail and Amin's mother Zaro were tragically murdered by their driver. It was Amin who found their bodies, in their house which adjoins his own studio and gallery. Much of Amin's work since has been an attempt to come to terms and heal from this most tragic of events.Presenter Harry Stott meets Amin on location in his Karachi studio-cum-gallery-cum-home, as he prepares to open a new museum of his father's work – the ‘most momentous' thing he has ever attempted. We listen in as Amin shows us the calligraphy adorned doors which he has created for the museum's entrance. We go inside his studio to hear about his creative process more widely. And we hear Amin come to terms with the tragedy of his parents' death and the solace that he finds in his workshop.Amidst the tumult of this momentous museum opening in the already tumultuous city of Karachi, this episode of In the Studio attempts to understand how Amin's two year process of creation, curation and healing will change his creative process for the years to come.Presenter & Producer: Harry Stott Co-producer & Fixer: Adam Fahy-Majeed Exec Producer: Sandra Ferrari Sound Design & Engineering: Alan Leer, Lizzy AndrewsA Message Heard ProductionImage: Amin Gulgee (Credit: Humayun Memon)