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Former Editor of The Friday Times and former MPA Jugnu Mohsin comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the creation of Pakistan, the Sufi History of Punjab, Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif, Indo-Pak relations, the Pakistani Identity, Entering Politics, Imran Khan, the abduction of Najam Sethi and more.Chapters0:00 Introduction1:30 Where do you locate yourself?11:08 Jinnah, Nehru, India and Pakistan17:00 Ayub Khan and the Creation of Pakistan22:45 Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif30:45 India-Pakistan relations35:11 26/11 changed India38:08 History of Punjab and Sufism 44:30 Punjabi and Pakistani Identity51:10 Entering Politics56:30 PTI's regime, Corruption and Usman Buzdar1:06:25 PML-N and Nawaz Sharif1:20:00 PTI and the will of the people1:23:27 Najam Sethi story of going missing1:34:00 Imran Khan and what is the solution?1:44:36 Imran Khan and Najam Sethi fall out1:50:00 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
In this episode, Uzair talks to Khurram Husain about the PML-N government's economic performance over the last year. We talked about how IMF stabilization is the easy part, why generating growth risks creating the same problems for the country, and the ways in which business interest groups are advocating for a return to past policies. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Performance review 8:10 Reasons for lack of reforms 20:30 Stabilization a big achievement? 29:40 SBP's role in killing inflation
Investment Banker Yousuf Nazar comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Democracy, Dictatorship, Radicalization, Why Pakistan doesn't work, Regulation, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, General Pervez Musharraf and more. Yousuf Nazar is a columnist and the former head of Citigroup's emerging markets investments 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, The Left and Change 11:00 Neoliberalization, Privatization and the Economy 22:30 Learning from East Asian Economies 30:37 UAE and Arab countries are also rejecting Pakistani visas 34:00 Lack of Tolerance in Pakistan 47:30 PPP nay education mai kya kia hay? 50:53 What to do? How to fix Pakistan? 1:02:00 Is there macro economic stability? 1:11:00 Deregulation, Irrigation and Agriculture 1:14:00 Government of Experts Debate 1:33:50 Democracy and Development Debate 1:57:00 Was General Pervez Musharaf better than PML-N and PPP? 2:04:00 Audience Questions
Jami Chandio comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the History and Philosophy of Sindh. On this deep dive podcast we discuss the Sindh Rawadari March, Sindh's stand against religious extremism, the historic injustices against Sindh, the separation of Karachi from Sindh, the Sindhi Language, the creation of Pakistan, partition, One-unit movement, Federalism, the 18th Amendment and more. Mr. Jami Chandio is an author, literary critic, scholar and public intellectual having more than 20 published books on his literary and academic account. He delivers lectures and conducts academic trainings in Universities and public spaces across the country and abroad on political philosophy/theories, democratic federalism, federal history of British India and Pakistan, Tasawwuf, political Islam and pure literature. He has been delivering lectures and trainings to Parliamentarians, politcal cadres, civil servants and academia in Pakistan since 2004. He serves as a resource person with many national educational institutions, international think tanks based in Pakistan and South Asia. As a visiting scholar he delivers lectures on federalism at National Institute of Management (NIM) to the batches of senior civil servants from across the country. He was awarded 5-month academic democracy fellowship in Washigton DC in 2008-9. He represented south Asian and did research fellowship in European Parliament in 2004 on European federalism. He has been conducting research and writing critical studies on curriculum reforms and text books in Pakistan. In 2022 he conducted review and critical analysis of curriculum and textbooks as an independent consultant by UNESCO Pakistan on “ Integrating Culture and Heritage in Curriculum and Textbooks in Sindh, Pakistan”, which was widely appreciated and acknowledged by the UNESCO and Government institutions as well as civil society and academia. He has worked with higher educational institutions on educational reforms, policy frameworks and setting strategic outlines as an academic scholar and expert. His books and research papers are included in curriculum in higher education in many Universities in Pakistan federalism and literary criticism. He is a widely travelled scholar, author and researcher. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Sindh Rawadari March 6:50 Religious Organizations were against the creation of Pakistan 10:00 Federalism and the Creation of Pakistan 15:15 Was Pakistan created as an Islamic Country? 20:00 Was Pakistan created through the Assemblies? 25:00 Constitution, Federation and Religious Parties 35:27 PMLN and PPP 40:00 Separating Karachi from Sindh 50:00 Imposition of Identity and the Urdu Language 1:01:00 Languages are dying in Pakistan 1:04:56 Interfaith Harmony and the Sindhi Language 1:12:40 Culture and Demography of Karachi 1:23:00 Sindh vs One Unit 1:32:30 NFC Award 1:35:00 Audience Questions And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join
Political tensions continue to brew in Pakistan, with the Sharif government facing issues both in Islamabad and in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In this episode, Uzair talks to Arifa Noor about the latest political developments in Pakistan. Arifa Noor is a journalist with Dawn and host of the shows Newswise. We covered what going on with the announcement to ban and then un-ban the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), why the Tehreek-e-Insaf is facing challenges in achieving its goals via protests, and the reasons for the PML-N's growing confidence in the economy. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 PTM ban 21:20 PTI protests and its impact 28:10 Centers of power in Pakistan 36:53 Economic stability and PML-N's confidence 51:25 Bilawal's role in constitutional amendment
Miftah Ismail is the former Finance Minister of Pakistan and the General Secretary of Awaam Pakistan. Miftah Ismail comes back on TPE to discuss whether the Economy has stabilized, IPPs, IMF, Elite Capture, Education, Awaam Pakistan, Constitutional Amendments, Politics and more. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Has the Economy stabilized? 9:27 PSDP budget, Defence Budget and Development 15:30 Economic Structure of Pakistan and Elite Capture 22:44 Elite Capture, Fertilizer subsidies and Gas 29:27 Trickle down Economics and Free Market 38:16 IPPs and Musharraf's policies 47:45 2016-2017 what went wrong with the Economy 53:50 Awaam Pakistan: Why should people vote for you? 1:04:40 Is Awaam Pakistan pro Establishment or anti Establishment? 1:12:40 Karachi Business Community and fighting the elite 1:14:42 What makes Miftah Ismail different from Imran Khan and PTI? 1:18:20 Constitutional amendments and Political Consensus 1:27:47 Audience Questions
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PML-N Paid Campaign Leaked. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:a https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 PML-N Paid Campaign Leaked 2:25 Junaid Akram 7:15 PTI vs PML-N;Halal Campaigns vs Haram Campaigns 10:00 Government wasting public money on Marketing 16:50 Journalists taking money; Imran Riaz Khan and Moeed Pirzada 24:10 Syed Muzammil Zaidi 27:20 Independent Platforms, Bias and Praising Political Parties 34:30 Focusing on the real issues 41:00 Misogynistic Campaign being run by PTI
Effective bureaucracies are pivotal in mobilizing resources, implementing development projects, and ensuring equitable distribution of growth benefits across all societal segments. Conversely, weak administrative systems often result in inefficiency, corruption, and the derailment of vital development efforts aimed at improving health, education, and economic opportunities. The significance of administrative capacity extends beyond immediate program implementation. Strong administrative systems ensure that the achievements of development policies are maintained over time, adapting to new challenges like technological changes, demographic shifts, and environmental sustainability. This adaptability is essential for long-term development outcomes, making the strengthening of bureaucratic institutions a fundamental aspect of enhancing overall state capacity.Sameen A. Mohsin Ali is an Assistant Professor of International Development at the University of Birmingham. She works in the fields of comparative politics, development studies, and political economy, with a specialisation in the bureaucratic politics of Pakistan. @sameen_mohsinResourcesCitizen trust, administrative capacity and administrative burden in Pakistan's immunization program (open access)Networks of effectiveness? The impact of politicization on bureaucratic performance in Pakistan (author's accepted manuscript)Pakistan election: the military has long meddled in the country's politics – this year will be no different, The Conversation UKOral History, Collaboration and Research on Women Public Sector Workers in Pakistan, with Sana Haroon, MHRC blogBureaucratic Reform, Discourse, Pakistan Institute of Development EconomicsThe good, the bad and the ugly in Punjab's new local government laws. Herald, 5 July, 2019.Good sifarish, bad sifarish: A look at PML-N's selective anti-corruption drive. DAWN 19 April, 2018.Pakistan: COVID-19, federalism and the first wave response. (open access)Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24State capacity and administrative capacity – 03:26The role of patronage politics – 09:03Civil servant strategies to tackle political interference – 16:49Socialization strategies, motivation, and demotivation – 25:09Networks of effectiveness – 32:14Trust between citizens and the state – 45:16 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Spotify YouTube Subscribe:https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.comhttps://globaldevpod.substack.com/
Absa Komal is a Journalist and the host of News Eye with Absa Komal. Absa Komal comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss The 2024 Elections, Media Coverage of the Election, Fake News on Social Media, Nawaz Sharif, Salman Akram Raja vs Aun Chaudhry, Ali Amin Gandapur, Election Campaigns and rigging in the elections. How many seats were stolen from PTI? Did Media Channels misreport? Can PTI Independents be bought? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Kitni hera pheri huee hay elections mai? 4:22 Analysis of Elections on Mainstream Media 12:52 PTI Supporters came out against the System 22:38 PML-N's loss and rigging in the election 40:38 Social Media Coverage of the Election 45:30 Geo and Dawn ki coverage of the Election 54:25 Constituency Politics and Individuals in Elections 1:01:00 PML-N ki election campaign 1:06:00 2018 vs 2024 Elections and Violence against PTI 1:21:00 Media bias of Journalists and Attacking Journalists 1:25:00 Misogyny in Politics and Media Campaigns of Political Parties 1:41:22 What will happen now? Establishment ka role kya hoga? 1:54:00 PDM Government ki mix plate
Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his election campaign in Islamabad, The Role of the Establishment, Civilian Supremacy, PML-N, PPP, PTI, and more. Is the Establishment rigging the elections for IPP and PML-N in Islamabad? Is there an Anti Establishment sentiment in the voters? How to fix the Economy? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience. Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar is a former senator and human rights activist from Pakistan. He served as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party. He also served as an adviser to the prime minister on human rights from 2011 to 2013. He stepped down from his senate seat in 2022, expressing his discontent with the party's direction. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:00 From EBDO to Imran Khan; Military vs Civilian Governments 6:20 The state of Mainstream Political Parties in Pakistan; can PML-N win? 14:45 Anti Establishment sentiment in the voters and Mustafa Nawaz's campaign 22:04 Why vote for Mustafa Nawaz Khokar 38:30 The Economy 48:50 Audience Questions
Keywords (English): ChatGPT app, Pakistan politics, Imam Mahdi, PTI, PPPP, PML-N, societal transformation, insightful analysis. Keywords (Urdu): ChatGPT ایپ، پاکستان کی سیاست، امام مہدی، PTI، PPPP، PML-N، سماجی تبدیلی، دلچسپ تجزیہ۔ Keywords (German): ChatGPT-App, pakistanische Politik, Imam Mahdi, PTI, PPPP, PML-N, gesellschaftliche Transformation, einführende Analyse. Keywords (Hindi): ChatGPT ऐप, पाकिस्तान राजनीति, इमाम महदी, पीटीआई, पीपीपीपी, पीएमएल-एन, सामाजिक परिवर्तन, दिलचस्प विश्लेषण।
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- Sau cuộc tổng tuyển cử không có chính đảng nào giành được đa số tối thiểu, đảng Liên đoàn Hồi giáo Pakistan-Na-oa (PML-N) và đảng Nhân dân Pakistan (PPP) đã nhất trí thành lập một chính phủ liên minh. Hai đảng lớn của Pakistan cũng đã nhất trí cựu Thủ tướng Shehbaz Sharif của đảng Liên đoàn Hồi giáo Pakistan-Na-oa sẽ là ứng cử viên chung cho cương vị Thủ tướng, trong khi đồng Chủ tịch đảng Nhân dân Pakistan, cựu Tổng thống Ali Za-đari sẽ là ứng cử viên chung cho vị trí Tổng thống. Chính phủ liên minh mới của Pakistan sẽ đối mặt với những thách thức gì và cần phải phối hợp ra sao để đưa đất nước Nam Á này vượt qua các cuộc khủng hoảng tiếp diễn hiện nay? Chủ đề : Pakistan, tổng tuyển cử --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1sukien/support
International listeners can support us here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Hey Friends! Welcome to a long-awaited episode of Dil ki Baat. Today, we're diving into the PMLN's 2024 Manifesto. Join me as I explore their key focus areas, and share my insights on this and how it stacks up against others. Remember to subscribe and hit the bell icon so you don't miss out on the fantastic conversations headed your way! #muzamilhasan #dilkibaat #elections #2024elections #pmln Socials: Muzamil's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbtgo/support
*) Gaza's Nasser Hospital ‘has become a place of death' — UN An official from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA, expressed concern over the state of the Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis in the south of besieged Gaza. Jonathan Whittall, senior humanitarian affairs officer at OCHA in the occupied Palestinian territory, said: “The conditions are appalling. There are dead bodies in the corridors. Patients are in a desperate situation.” He also added that the hospital “has become a place of death, not a place of healing.” *) UN official says ‘there needs to be an explanation on how the veto is used' Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said the five countries that hold the veto power at the UN Security Council “have a great amount of responsibility, and there needs to be an explanation on how the veto is used.” The spokesperson's comments came after the Security Council failed to adopt a resolution on a humanitarian ceasefire in besieged Gaza for the third time. *) Russia rejects US claims of nuclear space threat Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space and that his country has only developed space capabilities similar to those of the US. Putin's statement followed the White House confirmation last week that Russia obtained a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although such a weapon is not operational yet. *) Pakistan parties reach power-sharing agreement, Khan loyalists left out Two Pakistan parties have reached a power-sharing agreement that will return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership, leaving out politicians loyal to jailed former leader Imran Khan despite winning the most seats in this month's vote. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party said they had settled days of negotiations on securing a majority to form a coalition government that will also include several smaller parties. Under the deal, the PML-N and PPP will put forward former leader Sharif as prime minister and Asif Ali Zardari, the husband of assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, as president. And finally… *) Eagles' iconic ‘Hotel California' lyrics at centre of rare manuscript trial In the mid-1970s, the Eagles were working on a spooky, cryptic new song. On a lined yellow pad, Don Henley, with input from band co-founder Glenn Frey, jotted thoughts about “a dark desert highway” and “a lovely place” with a luxurious surface and ominous undertones. The song, “Hotel California”, became one of rock's most indelible singles. And nearly a half-century later, those handwritten pages of lyrics-in-the-making have become the centre of an unusual criminal trial set to open on Wednesday.
International listeners can support us here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Hey, friends! welcome to the first episode of Dil ki Baat! I will be diving into the nitty-gritty of PTI's 2024 Manifesto. I'll share what stood out to me and give you the lowdown on what's in store. As we roll through the week, I will also be unpacking PMLN and PP's Manifesto, speculating on what the future has in store for Pakistan and more. Remember to subscribe and hit the bell icon so you don't miss out on the fantastic conversations headed your way! #muzamilhasan #dilkibaat #PTI #elections #2024elections #manifesto Socials: Muzamil's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbtgo/support
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Biden slams Trump criticism of Nato as shameful Pakistan election Imran Khans rivals PML N and PPP reach deal to form government Delhi Farmers face tear gas trying to resume march to India capital Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sunk off Crimea, says Ukraine Israeli attack on Rafah could lead to slaughter, UN warns Democrat Tom Suozzi wins race to replace George Santos Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital Alejandro Mayorkas House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Indonesia election Millions head to polls in worlds biggest single day election Kelvin Kangethe US fugitive wanted for murder re arrested in Kenya
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sunk off Crimea, says Ukraine Democrat Tom Suozzi wins race to replace George Santos Israeli attack on Rafah could lead to slaughter, UN warns Delhi Farmers face tear gas trying to resume march to India capital Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital Biden slams Trump criticism of Nato as shameful Alejandro Mayorkas House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Indonesia election Millions head to polls in worlds biggest single day election Pakistan election Imran Khans rivals PML N and PPP reach deal to form government Kelvin Kangethe US fugitive wanted for murder re arrested in Kenya
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Delhi Farmers face tear gas trying to resume march to India capital Kelvin Kangethe US fugitive wanted for murder re arrested in Kenya Biden slams Trump criticism of Nato as shameful Democrat Tom Suozzi wins race to replace George Santos Pakistan election Imran Khans rivals PML N and PPP reach deal to form government Israeli attack on Rafah could lead to slaughter, UN warns Alejandro Mayorkas House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sunk off Crimea, says Ukraine Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital Indonesia election Millions head to polls in worlds biggest single day election
Chapters 0:00 Introduction/Monologue 12:24 Uzair Younus Joins - Who will form the Government? 22:43 Mandate, Free and Fair Elections and voters voting pro and anti PTI 28:00 Forming Government, Opposition and Coalition 35:30 Will International Organizations/Countries intervene - What is Washington's appetite 43:30 Who will be the Finance Minister and PML-N's future politics 48:30 Audience Questions
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 14th of February and here are the headlines.Moments after the protesting farmers resumed their march to the National Capital today, chaos ensued at the Shambhu border. Security personnel fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowds. Meanwhile, Delhi's borders were further fortified, with security personnel deployed in large numbers and barricades laid out across all possible entry points. Among other things, the farmers are seeking MSP guarantee for 23 crops, waiver of their debts and withdrawal of cases registered against them during the 2020-21 farmers' agitation.Prime Minister Modi began his speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai by thanking ‘his brother' the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for a warm welcome to the country. The PM also said, quote, "Over the last few years, people's trust has increased in the Indian government. People have trust in the intent and commitment of the Indian government. This was possible only because we prioritised public sentiments in governance." Unquote.With a day left for the deadline to submit nomination papers for the February 27 Rajya Sabha elections, the BJP and Congress released their official list of candidates for the polls. The Congress nominated veteran leader Sonia Gandhi as its candidate from Rajasthan, spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh and former minister Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra. In Bihar, the party re-nominated party leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh. The BJP, meanwhile, announced Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan as its Rajya Sabha candidates from Odisha and Madhya Pradesh respectively.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has cancelled the Jharkhand leg of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which was scheduled to start today. He will instead join the ongoing farmers' protest. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on X, quote, "The Yatra will resume at 2 PM on the 15th of February, with a public rally in Aurangabad, Bihar that will be addressed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi." Unquote.PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, who was widely expected to be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan, has instead nominated his brother, former PM Shehbaz Sharif to lead the next coalition government. Party spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Nawaz's daughter and party's senior vice president Maryam Nawaz has been nominated for the post of Punjab Chief Minister. In other news, the workers and supporters of Imran Khan's PTI have launched nationwide protests over the alleged "rigging in the general elections".This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.
The Pakistan election has come as quite a shocker for many, with many stating this is a wake-up call for the establishment. But is the military really out of the game?And who exactly will make the government? We are looking at a coalition between the PML-N and PPP, but both parties are divided as to who will become the prime minister: Nawaz Sharif or Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Who has a more substantial hand?Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan discuss in this episode of Geeta's World!Listen in!Produced by Anna PriyadarshiniSound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi
Ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's PMLN and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's PPP issued a statement saying they planned to work together to bring political stability. But the final results in the country's general election have put independent candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's PTI party in the lead. There have been protests by Imran Khan supporters, directed to take to the streets to raise their voice about the results.Also on the programme: we'll hear about the situation in southern Gaza after Israel says it'll press ahead with a military offensive there; and the mystery oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago.(Image: A supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with the party flag and a portrait of Imran Khan dances to the party songs during a protest demanding free and fair results of the elections, outside the provincial election commission office in Karachi, Pakistan on 11 February 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro)
This past week's elections in Pakistan were meant to be a formality, the outcome - a win for the PMLN - predetermined by the Pakistani military and intelligence apparatus.But despite their attempt to manage the narrative and meddle with politics, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, the PTI, had an unexpected pull with the people.Contributors:Amber Shamsi - Director, Centre for Excellence in JournalismAsma Shirazi - Anchor, HUM NewsFahd Husain - President, AIK NewsMoeed Pirzada - Journalist and YouTuberOn our radar:Two weeks after the International Court of Justice concluded Israel may be committing genocide in Gaza, Israeli soldiers continue to film and upload evidence of their own war crimes. Tariq Nafi examines the material being posted online.John Kirby: US messenger on the Gaza WarFor Israel's primary backer in its war on Gaza, the United States, getting the messaging right has not been easy. The face of the White House's policy is US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.Despite some uncomfortable exchanges with reporters, Kirby has maintained an aggressive approach in his delivery. Whether audiences are buying it is another matter.Meenakshi Ravi explores the figure of the spokesperson and the challenges of being President Biden's messenger on Gaza.Featuring:John Nichols - National affairs correspondent, The NationKristian Denny - Associate professor, Columbia UniversityPrem Thakker - Politics reporter, The Intercept
Today, we have a very special guest, Former Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz Sharif. We have discussed the changing landscape of social media, the current standing of PMLN as a political party, and the reasons behind the party's relatively subdued political campaign in elections. Additionally, we explore the possibility of another charter of democracy in the future. Join us for this insightful conversation.#shehbazsharif #democracy #howdoesitwork 00:00 - Intro00:30 - Difference between now and then when you were in the PM office02:30 - Why is PMLN not conducting a strong campaign in Islamabad06:22 - Do people lack confidence in the electoral process?09:40 - Why did PTI's bat disappear?11:57 - Social media is now a significant factor in the political landscape15:57 - Is PML S is emerging from PML N?18:52 - House of Ittefaq19:36 - Why don't we see democracy within parties?25:09 - Why do you want Hamza to enter politics despite the challenges?28:30 - Bilawal Bhutto's remarks30:16 - Role of the establishment in Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan's cases34:00 - The most important issue: the future of Pakistan's youth37:30 - Pakistan's debt and its progress38:00 - Charter of Democracy40:21 - The role of Shehbaz Sharif in PMLNDon't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way every week!Keep up with our podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Howdoesitwor...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/howdoesitwo...Tiktok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSRYSy1K1/Follow Shayan Mahmud:INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/shayanmahmud__/FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552623376608Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayan-mahmud/Follow ProPakistani:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProPakistaniInsta: https://www.instagram.com/pro_pakistani/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProPakistaniPKLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prop...You can also audio stream our podcast here:Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3z6AGPiApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3b9GQGuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3OFNm5H
इस एपिसोड में सुनिए: दक्षिण में भी कांग्रेस के लिए भाजपा बनती जा रही चुनौती, राम के नाम पर बन रहा माहौल, ED को मिली हेमंत सोरेन की 'आपत्तिजनक' चैट्स, WhatsApp उगल रहा बड़े राज, 'श्री कृष्ण ने मांगे थे 5 गांव, हमने तो 3 ही मांगे हैं', अयोध्या, मथुरा, काशी पर CM योगी ने अखिलेश को घेरा, पाक चुनावों में नहीं मिला बहुमत तो क्या करेगी PML-N, शहबाज शरीफ ने बताया प्लान-B, IND vs ENG: विराट कोहली का तीसरे और चौथे टेस्ट से बाहर होना भारत के लिए बड़ा झटका, लेकिन...: नासिर हुसैन
Welcome to the 2024 season of Pakistonomy. We begin this season with as usual an outlook episode. Uzair talks to Arifa Noor, journalist at Dawn and host of the show Newswise, about the upcoming elections, the crisis of legitimacy, and the electoral dynamics in the country right now. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:50 State of media today 17:50 Elections outlook 23:30 PML-N's strategy 27:12 PTI's strategy 36:20 Scenarios and hybrid regime 41:10 New mandate and legitimacy 49:40 What is the vision for Pakistan? 55:05 Conclusion Reading recommendations: - Zahid Hussain's latest piece - https://www.dawn.com/news/1783550/trying-for-a-fourth-term - Arifa Noor's article in Dawn - https://www.dawn.com/news/1802553/the-centre-cannot-hold
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 21st prime minister of Pakistan. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the Elections 2024, dealing with the Establishment, PML-N's politics, the return of Nawaz Sharif, General Bajwa's Extension, Hybrid Regime, Imran Khan, Tosha Khana, Foreign Policy, PIA and the LNG Case. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Elections 2024 3:00 Dealing with the Establishment and offers from the Establishment 7:16 PML-N's Politics, PPP and Benazir's election as Prime Minister 14:51 Has Nawaz Sharif's Politics been buried? 19:13 General Bajwa's Extension 21:30 Hybrid Regime, Democracy and the role of the Prime Minister 27:39 2014 Dharna, Military interference and Article 6 32:00 How to establish democracy in Pakistan, The Constitution and the rules of the Game 39:49 Specific Action Plan is needed for the Country 50:08 Nawaz Sharif's Jalsa, Reality of Politics and Tosha Khana 1:00:21 Foreign Policy 1:04:15 Pakistan needs Radical Reform, CPEC and IPPs 1:17:20 Privatization of PIA 1:22:08 Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's LNG Case, Biding and Investments 1:35:30 Audience Questions
Uzair Younus comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his visit to Karachi, Memon Culture, Gujrati Heritage, why India is thriving Economically and Pakistan is not, the Fitness issues of the Pakistani cricket team, stunted child growth in Pakistan, the Pakistani elites, 18th Amendment, Elections, PTI, PML-N, Smuggling, Chaliya and more. Uzair Younus is the director of the Pakistan Initiative at the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Uzair's popularity in India 3:00 Uzair's visit to Karachi 6:00 Language issue, Gujarati, Memons and Homogenization of cultures 18:00 Difference in Gujrati Memons and Pakistani Memons 22:00 Why is India thriving Economically and Pakistan is not? 27:30 Sports and Pakistan's rejection of the Scientific Method 32:00 Pakistani cricketers fitness issues and the Sports Board 42:00 Pakistan needs to focus on Education and Healthcare 46:00 The Pakistani elites don't care about the Pakistani public 55:00 Local Taxation and the 18th Amendment 1:03:00 Finance Minister won't be able to fix everything 1:05:30 Difference in Indian and Pakistani Finance Ministry 1:10:00 Elections: PTI vs PML-N 1:19:00 Propaganda in Pakistan and Political musical chairs 1:28:00 Riko Deq 1:33:00 Jehangir Tareen's seed policy and Smuggling on the borders 1:41:00 Audience Questions
Anchor, Journalist and Thinker, Syed Muzammil Shah, comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the return of Nawaz Sharif and what it means for politics in Pakistan, on this episode we discuss Muzammil's experience at Bol TV, the Pressures on Mainstream Journalists, Imran Riaz Khan, 9th May, PTI's Miscalculation, the future of PML-N, Civilian Supremacy, PTM, Afghan Refugees, TTP and Syed Muzammil Shah answers all your questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpH-NsncOp4 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Experience at BOL TV and Pressures of Mainstream Media 5:30 Thoughts on PTI people now going against PTI 8:00 The Economy of Journalism and Youtubers supporting Political Parties 17:00 How bad is the censorship and political repression 20:00 9th May and PTI's miscalculation 30:00 PTI is Pakistan Tehreek e Imran 35:00 IPP, PPP and Nawaz Sharif 40:00 I can never vote for PML-N 43:00 Anwar Kakkar and Caretaker Set up 45:00 Has Nawaz Sharif been selected? 50:00 Decline of Civilian Supremacy from 2017 57:00 Economic Degradation and Civil War 59:00 Intersectionality, PTM, Baloch and TTP 1:11:00 Afghan Regugees and Afghan History 1:23:40 is TTP back in the North of Pakistan? 1:28:50 Audience Questions
In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the ongoing political dynamics in Paksitan, where it seems like the PPP, PTI, and JUI-F are trying to come closer together given the PML-N's closeness to the establishment. We also talked about the ongoing developments in the supreme court, where Justice Isa is trying to clean up house after Bandial's retirement. We also have a special guest interview with Akbar Shahid Ahmed, who is HuffPost's senior foreign affairs reporter, based in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at akbar.ahmed@huffpost.com. A native Pakistani, Akbar has reported from across the Muslim-majority world, Europe and elsewhere. In 2023, he was chosen for the East-West Center's Korea-United States Journalists Exchange, and in 2022, he won a Boell Transatlantic Media Fellowship to spend the fall reporting in Poland and Lithuania. In 2019, Akbar became the first-ever Pakistani journalist to secure a press credential to report from Israel-Palestine, and was selected as part of the inaugural class of LGBTI fellows at the Atlantic Council. Akbar is doing some fantastic reporting on the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, and his stories are must-reads. You can find the most recent stories written by Akbar here - https://www.huffpost.com/author/akbar-shahid-ahmed You can listen to Shadi's conversation here - https://www.shadihamid.net/p/the-end-of-coexistence If you have suggestions, please leave a comment about what your top nazuk mors for Pakistan are. Share your comments and feedback with us in the comments section or by tweeting at us @uzairyounus and @amberrshamsi. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:40 Opposition parties come closer together 11:41 Developments in the Supreme Court 18:10 Amb. Munir's UN speech 25:20 Expert Interview with Akbar Shahid Ahmed 47:26 Ongoing developments in DC policy circles 59:47 Winners and losers
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र के महासचिव चंपत राय ने सोशल मीडिया पर एक तस्वीर साझा की है, वाराणसी की ज्ञानवापी मस्जिद में ASI की टीम सर्वे कर रही है. इस सर्वे से जुड़े एक मामले को लेकर हिंदू पक्ष के वकील ज़िला अदालत पहुंचे हैं, नैशनल इन्वेस्टिगेशन एजेंसी ने लंदन में भारतीय हाई कमीशन पर हुए हमले के मामले में पंद्रह लोगों की पहचान की है, केरल के कोझिकोड में निपाह वायरस से दो लोगों की मौत के बाद 3 और जिले कन्नूर, वायनाड और मलप्पुरम में अलर्ट जारी किया गया है, पाकिस्तान में PML-N पार्टी के सुप्रीमो और पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री नवाज शरीफ 21 अक्टूबर को देश वापस लौटेंगे, रूस के राष्ट्रपति व्लादिमीर पुतिन और उत्तर कोरिया के शासक किम जोंग उन की मुलाक़ात हो गई है, सुनिए दोपहर 1 बजे का 5 मिनट पॉडकास्ट.
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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89
Activist and Journalist Aslam Khwaja comes on the podcast to discuss his book, "People's Movement of Pakistan", that goes into the details of the torture camps during Zia-ul-Haq's dictatorship, PPP, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the Movement for the Restoration for Democracy, Politics and the current political climate. Born in Hyderabad, Sindh on 25th December 1962, Aslam Khwaja joined Left politics in late 1970s, during General Zia Martial Law with the students wing of Communist Party of Pakistan. Aslam Khwaja has also written and translated more than two dozen books in Sindhi, Urdu and English. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 01:55 Khwaja's Book, Zil e Shah, Zia's cruelty and MRD, leaders standing with their workers 17:39 Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, first elections, and Radio Pakistan Dhaka's resistance 27:02 West Pakistan's apathy, hypocrisy of PTI, and why didn't the awam resist in 1971 35:55 Bhutto's role in creation of Bangladesh, his anti-people actions, his role in bringing politics to the people, and Liyari 53:00 Bhutto's legacy, abandoning leftist ideals, why there weren't nationwide protests 1:04:59 Dictators attempting to turn politicians, Musharaf's state funeral, Nusrat Bhutto and anti-Zia politics 1:17:44 Why PPP's Sindh isn't like PMLN's Punjab, Sindh Cafe, Benazir's return in 1986, separation of state and its people 1:26:33 Difference between now and then, alignment of movements for unified resistance, PTI's attempt to reverse 18th amendment 1:37:39 PTI's politics, Benazir's rise and MRD's role 1:46:06 How Aslam Khwaja was arrested, meeting his torturer, and seeing humanity even in distress 1:57:23 Audience Questions
Journalist and Host of Zara Hutt Kay on Dawn News, Zarrar Khuhro joins for an emotionally charged episode of The Pakistan Experience where we discuss how Pakistan, and common Pakistanis, are suffering in this war of PTI vs PDM. On this episode we discuss how badly PDM has messed up, the current polarization, serial killers, the news, fascism, Imran Khan, India, Hamza Shahbaz's Darzi and the Synderverse. Zarrar Khuhro is Journalist and the Host of Zara Hutt Kay on Dawn News. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:29 Current political climate and polarization, the way forward 8:40 ECP's constitutional violation, is this our worst crisis ever?, the battle for survival, and is there any hope for Pakistan? 15:56 Dealing with horrors, serial killers in Pakistan, and conspiracy theories 29:51 how to verify news, whataboutism, “Quaid ki vision” and mental gymnastics 37:48 Politicians coming clean, Zardari's mastery, PTI's ability to connect with people and PDM's invisible narrative 48:19 Sidiq Jan & unacceptable arrests, democratic principles, PML-N's losing politics, going from Miftah to Dar 57:13 What if IK comes to power, centrism, the transgender bill and adopting terms from the west 1:07:02 Being on the wrong side of history, evolving nature of political correctness, Zaraar's criticism of India 1:13:46 Zaraar's Zara Hut Kay on Dawn 1:16:37 Q&A 1:32:40 Affleck's Batman and the Snyderverse
Mohammad Zubair is the Former Governor Sindh. Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Mohammad Zubair's Twitter: https://twitter.com/real_mzubair?s=21 Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support
Barrister Salahuddin Ahmad is a leading lawyer of Pakistan. He was the President of the Sindh Bar Council and frequently writes as well. Salahuddin comes on the podcast to answer all your questions about the Law, PTI, PDM, and The Constitution. On this week's episode, we discuss the Chief Justice, Suo-Moto Powers, Bench Forming, the Shahrukh Jatoi Case, Judicial Reform, Qazi Faez Isa, 63-A and whether delaying the elections is Unconstitutional. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters 0:00 Intro 01:21 Election delay and CJ's impact in the elections 10:05 63-A, Politicians and Courts 24:59 Suo Moto and CJ's role in Pakistan, CJ's picking & choosing 36:29 Nazim Jokhio & Shahrukh Jatoi, silly Suo Motos, Iftikhar Chaudhry & the lawyers movement 44:17 Judges & the establishment and credibility of the courts 57:57 “Sadiq aur Ameen”, special treatment of Imran, Zaman Park & Nasla Tower 1:10:08 PML-N & PPP, Bahria Town, seniority principle & elevation, and the difficulty for women in law 1:29:08 possibility of parliamentary oversight, Qazi Faez Isa, his judgement against ISI 1:41:32 Audience Questions
Zubair Omar is the Former Governor of Sindh, he has also served as the Chairman of Privatisation Commission of Pakistan and is currently the Chief Spokesperson for PML-N's Maryam Nawaz. Zubair Omar comes on the podcast to discuss the Economy, Ishaq Dar, Reimagining Pakistan, Imran Khan, PTI's Politics, Establishment, Narrative Building and Audio leaks. Did Zubair Omar meet General Bajwa? Does PML-N want Elections? Has PML-N abandoned Vote ko Izzat Do? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience. There was a glitch in the podcast render which is why for the first 16 minutes the camera is just on Zubair Omar. Apologies for that. It is fine after that. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 intro 1:02 Economic Policy & Ishaq Dar 12:04 Military Interference & vote ko izzat do 23:55 VoNC, establishment's love affair with Imran Khan 30:42 Military's role in history, General Umar and his role in 1971 40:50 Mockery of justice & political arrests, writ of the state, populism & fascism, and model town 51:40 Zaman Park, TLP, respect for police and courts, ZA Bhutto's death 1:04:12 Standing up for your workers, narrative building and matching PTI's social prowess, and why Dar replaced Miftah 1:22:25 If not Imran, then who?, realization for the need for change, our relationship with India and our neighbors 1:33:04 Audio Leaks, allegations and mud slinging 1:39:30 Why Zubair Umar joined politics & his journey 1:42:08 the role of governor and issues with Karachi 1:46:14 Audience Questions
A new series where I answer ten questions from the audience. This week I answer: 1. Are you biased 2. Are you a Patwari or a Jiyala? 3. Why are you not as hard on other parties? 4. Why dont you support Imran Khan? 5. Imran Khan is not great but he is better 6. Imran Khan is standing up to the Establishment 7. Who should we vote for? 8. Pakistan se sab se bara masla kya hay 9.Is say kaisay larayn 10. Should we leave Pakistan? If you have any questions, write them in the comments or email us at thepakistanexperience@gmail.com with ASK10 in the Subject Line. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89Chapters:0:00 Are you Biased?
Ahsan Iqbal comes on The Pakistan Experience for a deep dive podcast ranging from Maryam Nawaz's role in the party, to PML-N's communication strategy, from Economic Policies, to judging the current PDM Government, from Student Unions to Dynastic Politics; Ahsan Iqbal discusses politics, economics, and polarization with us. Are Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi and Miftah Ismail leaving PML-N? What is PML-N's strategy to win the 2023 Elections? What are the reasons for PTI's popularity? What Economic policies will save Pakistan? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience. Ahsan Iqbal, the current Federal Minister for Planning and Development and the General Secretary of PML-N. He was a member of the National Assembly 1993 to 1999 and 2008 to 2018, and has also served as the Interior Minister. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi, Maryam NAwaz and Dynastic Politics in PML-N 13:51 Student Unions and the Economy 27:57 PML N media strategy, political values, PDM and the establishment 39:13 Political instability and elections, 48:49 Reasons for PTI popularity, PMLN accomplishments 58:55 Economic policies, budgets, exports, resources, shifting focus to agriculture 1:11:32 Audience Questions
In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the local bodies elections in Karachi and the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly and its implications on the politics of the PTI and PMLN. We also spoke to Travis Waldron, a reporter based in Brasilia, Brazil's capital which saw riots a few days ago. Travis helps us understand the causes behind the riots, what it means for the country moving forward, and how these riots are linked to some global trends we are seeing. We also talked about the economic situation in Pakistan, developments in US politics, and of course our winners and losers. As always, please do subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends. Share your comments and feedback with us in the comments section or by tweeting at us @uzairyounus and @amberrshamsi. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Karachi elections and takeaways 16:01 Punjab dissolution and national politics 29:32 Internal rifts in PMLN 43:05 Brazil riots – interview with Travis Waldron 1:03:37 Our analysis on Brazil 1:10:32 Biden's documents and impact on US politics 1:15:48 Winners and losers Stories mentioned in the episode: - Travis Waldron's reporting on Brazil: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brazil-police-bolsonaro-election-democracy-far-right_n_63331abbe4b08e0e6066eb96/amp https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jair-bolsonaro-sept-7-brazil-rallies_n_6318f2d8e4b027aa40575745 - Mehtab Haider on friendly deposits: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1030847-plan-to-turn-to-friendly-countries-for-additional-deposits
In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the continuing economic meltdown, with Ishaq Dar refusing to cede ground on his policy position. We also talk about the military chief's trip to Saudi Arabia, the evolving situation in Punjab, and Maryam Nawaz's promotion in the PMLN. Finally, we also cover the election of the Speaker of the House in Washington, D.C. As always, please do subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends. Share your comments and feedback with us in the comments section or by tweeting at us @uzairyounus and @amberrshamsi. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Economic crisis and propaganda 16:25 Comparison with Egypt 23:50 Punjab situation for PTI, PMLQ, and PMLN 36:55 Kevin McCarthy's election in the US 46:34 Winners and losers Stories mentioned in the episode: - Khanzada on Egypt situation: https://twitter.com/shazbkhanzdaGEO/status/1611432719052935169?s=20&t=xsWqNM3fAElY6Dybq42Q1A - Shahbaz Rana on LNG power plants: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2394671/govt-set-to-sell-lng-plants-to-qatar - Khurram Husain on CPEC: https://www.dawn.com/news/1333101
PML-N-led alliance is active to evade Punjab PA dissolution. 25 terrorists killed as bannu hostage crisis ends: ISPR. - پنجاب اسمبلی میں اعتماد کا ووٹ یا عدم اعتماد سے سیاسی درجہ حرارت بلند , گورنر نے اجلاس طلب کیا سپیکر نے ملتوی کردیا ۔ بنوں سی ٹی ڈی کمپاؤنڈ پر سیکیورٹی فورسز کا آپریشن مکمل،25 دہشتگرد مارے گئے۔
Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight's conversation with our special guest, Syed Muzammil Shah. What was his early life & education like? What was the start of his professional career like? What is the superficiality in Pakistani media? What is the psychology of television? Why did he join the media? Will the media industry ever change? Brand names, cross critique & Pakistani media? The difference between international and Pakistani audiences? Why is there a rise in populism? Rationalization, religion & science? Why is it essential for a state to only be concerned about its citizens? Bringing change with nonparliamentary struggle? Views on Imran Khan & his government? Why should leaders be consistent in their actions? PTI Vs. PMLN? The idea of the schooling system & religious philosophy? How are Pashtuns affected by the distribution of religion by the state? How does Syed Muzammil Shah envision Pakistan in 2050? Catch this and much more in tonight's episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Syed Muzammil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsyedmuzammil/?hl=en Syed Muzammil's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyedMuzammilOFL One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support
Folks Pakistan has become the worst place to live in this world. Because of GHQ gang.
The first episode of this year, way back in January 2022, discussed how politics will dominate the economy for the entirety of the year. In this episode, we take a look at how things have shaped up and what the path forward looks like for Pakistan's chaotic and unstable political scene. This instability is having a disastrous impact on the country's economy, and Uzair talks to Amber Rahim Shamsi about whether or not there is light at the end of the tunnel here. Amber Rahim Shamsi is Director of the Centre for Excellence in Journalism at the IBA and an award-winning multi-media journalist and free speech advocate, with wide-ranging experience in television, radio, online and the print media. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 What's going on with politics today? 12:00 PML-N's declining political capital 23:00 The military establishment's role 33:40 Role of foreign allies as guarantors 41:50 The role of incentives in reaching compromise 51:10 Is Pakistan too big to fail?
Who is responsible for the current crisis? Is it PTI or is it PMLN? What will it take to get out of this mess? What is the Supertax? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? We often talk over each other, rather than talking to each other. We don't even bother listening to the other side, we read/watch to argue, not to understand, not to see where they are coming from. Social media makes enemies out of all of us. This is why I invited a staunch PTI Supporter, a staunch PML-N supporter and a public policy expert to actually debate the things we are all talking about on social media with some actual nuance as opposed to calling each other biased, youthiyas and patwaris. Uzair younus is director of the Pakistan initiative at the Atlantic council, a dc-based think tank, and host of the podcast pakistonomy. Bilal Lakhani is a columnist for Express Tribune and a recipient of the James A Wechsler Award for International Reporting. Supports PTI. Mustafa Bajwa is a public sector strategy and operations consultant. Supports PML-N. 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/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Framing the current crisis 8:00 The November appointment and the Vote of No Confidence 21:00 Did PML-N want immediate elections? 33:00 The Privilege of PTI Supporters 44:00 PMLN's biggest threat is from the army 51:00 Asad Umer 54:00 Supertax: What is it? Is it good? Is it bad? 1:08:00 The need for hard decisions and political capital 1:27:00 Politial consensus and the elite status quo 1:35:00 Political Instability and Anti-military politics 1:50:30 Zardari 1:56:00 Peoples Questions
Budget Pakistan announced today.A general view of people about budget Pakistan.As expected people in fighting between parties for PTI and PML (N) narrative ,but the actual issue behind the door may arise normalisation of ties with zionist entity.
Uzair Younus is the Director of the Pakistan Initiative at the South Asia Center. He also hosts the Pakistonomy podcast, which focuses on Pakistan's issues through an economic and political economy lens. Uzair and Ismail discuss problems with Pakistan's political system, and how they have impacted the country's economic system. They also talk about the magnitude of the economic crisis facing us right now, and what needs to be done regarding the IMF and other policies. Lastly, they have a broad discussion about populist policies versus "effective" policies, and what structural reforms are needed for Pakistan to grow and prosper in the future. Books/Articles Mentioned: "Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson "The Use of Knowledge in Society" by Friedrich Hayek Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Pakistan's political/economic history & structure 9:15 - Why haven't there been political/economic reforms? 14:30 - Pakistan's recent political & economic situation (PPP, PML-N, PTI) 30:30 - Pakistan's current economic crisis 35:20 - What should the current government do? 38:40 - Populist vs "effective" decisions 44:20 - How can Pak move forward (with structural reforms) + does Pak have a free-market system? 55:27 - Outro Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: INSTAGRAM Umer Fasie Bashir (Editor): https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ Ismail Farooq (Host): https://www.instagram.com/ismail_farooq TWITTER Ismail Farooq (Host): https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #IMF #Pakistan #ImranKhan #PakistanEconomy #PTI #PPP #PMLN #Economy #Politics
We often talk over each other, rather than talking to each other. We don't even bother listening to the other side, we read/watch to argue, not to understand, not to see where they are coming from. Social media makes enemies out of all of us. This is why I invited a staunch PTI Supporter, a staunch PML-N supporter and a public policy expert to actually debate the things we are all talking about on social media with some actual nuance as opposed to calling each other biased, youthiyas and patwaris. Uzair younus is director of the Pakistan initiative at the Atlantic council, a dc-based think tank, and host of the podcast pakistonomy. Bilal Lakhani is a columnist for Express Tribune and a recipient of the James A Wechsler Award for International Reporting. Supports PTI. Mustafa Bajwa is a public sector strategy and operations consultant. Supports PML-N. 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/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Why you should vote for PML-N 7:00 Why you should vote for PTI 15:00 Uzair Younus weighs in: The problems with PTI 23:00 Imran Khan refusing to engage with his opponents 30:00 The role of the Establishment in politics 54:00 What did PTI do in the 3.5 years? 1:07:00 The journey of PTI and lessons to be learnt 1:18:00 What should the future look like? 1:38:00 Creating narratives online 1:51:00 Conclusion
#CutTheClutter #ImranKhan #PakistanPolitics Imran Khan is out and Pakistan is on way to electing a new leader, most likely Shehbaz Sharif of PML (N) heading a multi-party coalition. In this special episode 977 of#CutTheClutter Shekhar Gupta lists the 5 factors that explain how Pakistan got here, and where it's headed.
Uzair talks to Dr. Miftah Ismail, former finance minister and senior member of the PML-N, about the path ahead for Pakistan's economy. The conversation explores reform priorities, export promotion, and improving the fiscal and external sector outlook for the economy.
Khurram Hussain is a Business and Economy Journalist at DAWN, Pakistan's leading Newspaper. Khurram Hussain comes on the podcast to unmask the provisional economic growth rate of 3.9% given by the Government. On this deep dive discussion, we get into the question of if the GDP growth actually help uplift the impoverished in Pakistan, the myth of trickle down economics, and what Pakistan can do to make economic growth sustainable. Are we headed towards another IMF program? Does the current account surplus matter? Should the state bank be autonomous? Exposing the property file racket. Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexperience The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder. https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Shaukat Aziz 8:00 Unmasking the 3.9% Economic Growth Rate 20:00 IMF Packages - Are we going for another one? 24:00 Direct cash injections vs Corporate handouts 34:00 Corporate Power in Pakistan 41:00 India 47:00 Are economists disconnected from ground realities? 53:00 Property file racket 1:06:00 The economy is growing but for whom? 1:21:00 What is stopping sustainable Economic Growth? 1:29:00 Is PTI cleaning PML-N's economic mess? 1:41:40 Does the Current Account Surplus matter? 144:40 Remittances 1:48:20 Indirect taxation vs Direct taxation 1:53:50 Is the economy out of the woods? 2:03:00 Musharaff vs PPP vs PMLN vs PTI - Who was the economy good for? 2:07:30 Should the state bank be autonomous? 2:10:30 IMF's projections for Pakistan 2:15:30 Why isn't there more business/economic journalism in Pakistan? 2:20:25 One good thing Imran Khan has done
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
SAMAA Headlines 06 pm – June 05, 2021 • PPP, PML-N separated after a 'brief relationship': Fawad • There is neither 'Raiwind's PM', nor 'Nawabshah's President, Sanullah schools Bilawal • PML-N demands Prime Minister's COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund-2020 to made public --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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SAMAA Headlines 03 pm – June 05, 2021 • Pakistan hosts the World Environment Day with UNEP • PPP, PML-N separated after a 'brief relationship': Fawad • PML-N demands Prime Minister's COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund-2020 to made public --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
SAMAA Headlines 03 pm – May 29, 2021 • PML-N hosts PDM meeting in Lahore • PDM stuck badly in middle: information minister • FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Iraq visit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
• PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif will meet JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman today • More than 65 people died of coronavirus in Pakistan • The health ministry has debunked all rumors regarding a shortage of Sinopharm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
SAMAA Headlines 09 pm – May 27, 2021 • 233 players, officials off to Abu Dhabi for PSL 6 • 'Pakistan's airbases given neither to US, nor NATO' • Shehbaz Sharif isn't happy with Maryam, Khaqan statements --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
• Shahid Khaqan presented the stance of PMLN, Maryam Nawaz • Former Balochistan finance secretary sentenced to 10 years in prison • In the last 24 hours, 92 people died from the novel coronavirus across the country --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar will take oath in the Punjab Assembly today • Govt to discuss matric exams, summer vacations • Coronavirus restrictions in Sindh will remain in force for two weeks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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SAMAA Headlines 06 pm – May 16, 2021 • Maryam Nawaz visits Javed Latif's home in Sheikhupura • Pakistan calls for ceasefire, terms Israeli aggression against Palestine ‘intolerable' • PMLN want CM Punjab, PM arrested for corruption in Rawalpindi ring road --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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SAMAA Headlines 03 pm – May 15, 2021 • Summary to place Shehbaz's name on ECL is with cabinet: Sheikh Rasheed • Pakistan Met Department issues threat alert for cyclone • PMLN want CM Punjab, PM arrested for corruption in Rawalpindi ring road --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
• Karachi man steals 3kg gold after losing IPL bets • Pakistan bank branches to remain open on May 10-11 • NA-249: PTI, PMLN boycotted the vote recount --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
• Agha Siraj Durrani indicted in assets case, he denies charges • Students will not be passed without exams, education minister • NA-249: PTI, PMLN boycotted the vote recount --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
SAMAA TV Headlines | Top of the Hour News from Pakistan, your fix for quick updates in Urdu
• Balochistan to mark May 9 as Youm-e-Tauba • Pakistanis get green signal to do business on Amazon • NA-249: PTI, PMLN boycotted the vote recount --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• ECP recounts NA-249 votes • Thousands of new Coronavirus cases reported in the country • PML-N's Malik Moazzam clinched victory in the PP-84 Khushab by-polls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• PMLN rejected EVM before even seeing them: Fawad Chaudry • Maryam Nawaz criticize PM on 'sow off' visit • Chief Secretary launch complaint with the CM on Firdous Ashiq's tirade --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• Jahangir Tareen, son's bail extended in money laundering case • If re-polling is done, PMLN will lose with more votes, Saeed Ghani • More than 4 thousand people tested positive in Pakistan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• PM Khan says he made mistakes while issuing PTI tickets • PTI, PML-N reject ‘rigged' NA-249 by-election • The third wave of Coronavirus in the country took 131 lives --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Gilgit Baltistan today • PTI, PML-N reject ‘rigged' NA-249 by-election • The third wave of Coronavirus in the country took 131 lives --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• PPP's Qadir Khan Mandokhail wins the Karachi by-election • PMLN to challenge election results • PIA's third plane also reached Islamabad with Corona vaccine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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SAMAA Headlines 09 pm – April 29, 2021 • NA-249 Karachi by-election: PML-N's Miftah Ismail leading the polls • PTI stands at seventh position: unofficial results • Pakistan announces six-day Eid holiday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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SAMAA Headlines 03 pm – April 24, 2021 • Pakistan's coronavirus active cases tally stands at 86,529 • PML-N's Maryam Nawaz calls off Karachi visit • Protest or no protest? Covid-19 puts PDM in a fix --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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SAMAA Headlines 06 pm – April 23, 2021 • Pakistan Army to help ensure SOP implementation: PM • Pakistan bans outdoor dining, offices to close at 2pm • PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif released on bail --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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• We want to improve peoples' life, lift them out of poverty: PM • Peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan is our goal: COAS • PPP, PMLN face-off again on formation of committees in Senate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
Omer Azhar Bhatti is a current affairs writer for Naya Daur, a digital news media platform. Omer discusses why Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has the power to cause massive disruption and chaos on the streets of Pakistan and how religion has been used by certain factions for their political gain. He also goes in detail about the recent issue surrounding trade with India and the government's confusion on the matter. Lastly, he explains why the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has failed to deliver and what's next for the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Why do these mass TLP protests keep happening every few months? 3:30 - There is no concept of retrospective accountability; why wasn't action taken against TLP in 2017? 5:30 - What "action" should have been taken against TLP? 6:15 - "Everybody knows" why TLP was given a free hand in 2017 7:50 - Imran Khan & PTI's support for TLP has come back to bite them; Sheikh Rasheed's supposed u-turn 9:30 - Isn't it possible that Sheikh Rasheed has accepted his mistake and done the right thing now, which is what PML-N's supporters say about their party 14:30 - Why have Mariam Nawaz Sharif and PML-N been largely quiet about the TLP protests? 16:40 - Is banning TLP the good move? Will it solve the problem? 20:20 - The recent issue regarding trade with India 22:50 - What actually happened? Why did the government do a u-turn on its Indian trade policy? 26:00 - Nawaz Sharif was branded a traitor for proposing similar policies with India 32:30 - Why did PDM break up? 37:20 - PML-N in a very difficult situation; what will they do now? Edited by: Umer Fasie Bashir Follow us on: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/onthemicoffi... INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/onthemic_of... TWITTER https://twitter.com/on_themic Connect with us: INSTAGRAM Umer Fasie Bashir (Editor): https://www.instagram.com/umerfasieb/ TWITTER Ismail Farooq (Host): https://twitter.com/thehalfspaces #TLP #PTI #ImranKhan
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SAMAA Headlines 03 pm – April 17, 2021 • Money laundering: Jahangir Tareen, son's bail extended till May 3 • PML-N's Rana Sanaullah threatens Punjab officials • Pakistan reports 4,976 new coronavirus cases --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
In this bulletin, the Australian government reassures the public about vaccine safety, Residents in Western Australia evacuate as Cyclone Seroja approaches and PML-N has won the high stakes Daska by-election in Pakistan.
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SAMAA Headlines 06 pm – April 11, 2021 • We were victorious then, and now: Maryam on Daska by-elections • Congratulatory messages for PML-N's Nausheen Iftikhar • Heatwave continues in Karachi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
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NA Daska: Unofficial results indicate PML-N's victory Coronavirus Cases in Pakistan Karachi: child mysteriously killed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samaa-tv-headlines/support
Fiday Focus |Gul Bukhari, Annie Zaman, Gulalai Ismail: Three Pakistani Women Talking Politics|
In this Friday Focus episode, three Pakistani women Gul Bukhari, Gulalai Ismail and Annie Zaman discussed three issues. 1. Criminalisation of Criticism on Armed Forces ISLAMABAD: A new amendment bill passed Wednesday by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior mandates that anyone who criticises the Pakistani forces may now land in prison for two years, along with a fine worth Rs500,000 — or both. The new criminal law amendment bill was proposed and submitted by PTI lawmaker Amjad Ali Khan. The final vote was cast by Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, who also belongs to the ruling party. Nawaz, the chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior, broke the 5-5 vote tie by voting in favour of the proposed bill, which was consequently passed with a majority. During deliberations on the proposed legislation, leaders of the PPP and PML-N had argued against it. Syed Agha Rafiullah of the PPP, as well as the PML-N's Marriyum Aurangzeb and Chaudhry Nadeem Abbas Rebaira, said it would be used against freedom of expression in the country. They further argued that the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had voted against the bill even though the remaining three provinces were yet to do so. "We stand strong with our institutions. However, criticism in good faith should not be misunderstood. Why are they being made sacred cows," they said. Pakistan's armed forces and their personnel would be free from any deliberate ridicule, insult, and defamation under the criminal law amendment bill. Those who do so would be punishable under Section 500A of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), with punishment including jail time of two years, a fine of up to Rs500,000 or both. Critics of the Pakistani armed forces would face trial in a civil court, according to the criminal law amendment bill. (The News) 2. Imran Khan comments about Rape ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — An outcry has erupted in Pakistan after Prime Minister Imran Khan blamed a rise in rape cases on how women dressed, remarks that activists denounced as perpetuating a culture of victim blaming. Mr. Khan made the comments on a live television show this week when asked what the government was doing to curb an increase in sexual violence against women and children. Mr. Khan acknowledged the seriousness of the problem and pointed to the country's strict laws against rape. But, he said, women had to do their part. “What is the concept of purdah?” he said, using a term that refers to the practice of seclusion, veiling or concealing dress for women in some South Asian communities. “It is to stop temptation. Not every man has willpower. If you keep on increasing vulgarity, it will have consequences.” The uproar was swift. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, an independent group, demanded that Mr. Khan apologize for his remarks, which it called “unacceptable behavior on the part of a public leader.” “Not only does this betray a baffling ignorance of where, why, and how rape occurs, but it also lays the blame on rape survivors,” the group said. 3. Blasphemy Campaing against Amar Jaleel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/friday-focus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friday-focus/support
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Uzair Younus is a senior fellow at The Atlantic Council looking at the region of South Asia. Uzair Younus comes back on the podcast to discuss why Bangladesh is surging ahead of Pakistan, the geoeconomics of South Asia, what impact Biden's presidency may have on Indo-Pak relations and if the recent comments by Pakistan suggest a strategic policy shift. We also discuss the new State Bank provisions, whether Pakistan should have gone to the IMF, food inflation, the eroding purchasing power, the petroleum crisis and rising extremism. We get into a deep dive discussion about the sociopolitics and the economy of Pakistan - is there reason to be hopeful or are we headed for an economic disaster? What are the biggest economic challenges facing PTI right now? What are the potential solutions? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder. https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh
Fiday Focus |Gul Bukhari, Annie Zaman, Gulalai Ismail: Three Pakistani Women Talking Politics|
Friday Focus is a weekly podcast of three Pakistani women in which talk about politics and human rights. In today's podcast Gulalai Ismail and Gul Bukhari talked about the ongoing protest in Jani Khel, Bannu against the murder of four boys and about the NAB postponement of Maryam's appearance of 26th March. LAKKI MARWAT: The residents of Janikhel area of Bannu on Monday placed the bodies of four teenage boys in front of the local police station to protest their brutal murder.Locals had recovered the bullet-riddled bodies of the teenagers from a field the other day and shifted them to the district headquarters hospital. The deceased had been missing for last three weeks. “The boys aged between 13 to 17 years had gone on hunting birds about three weeks ago, but they did not return to their homes,” a relative of the victims told Dawn. He said the relatives had launched a search for them but failed to find their whereabouts. On Sunday, a shepherd was grazing cattle in the fields when his dogs started scratching a place with their paws. He got suspicious and informed the locals, including the victim boys' relatives, who later dug out the bodies. he victims were identified as Ahmadullah, Mohammad Rahim, Razamullah and Atifullah. According to the residents of Janikhel, the four boys were fond of hunting birds and wild hare in the area. A relative of the deceased said they received the bodies from the hospital and then along with tribesmen took the coffins to the Janikhel police station to stage a sit-in there. He said the families of the deceased had no enmity with anyone.The police said they had registered a case against unknown killers and were investigating the murders. Speaking at the protest demonstration, the tribal elders said the brutal killing of four boys had proved that miscreants and anti-state elements were free to sabotage peace and harmony in the area.They asked the authorities to trace the perpetrators behind the incident. They also asked the government to take measures for restoration of peace in Janikhel and announce Shuhada Package for the victims' families. (DAWN News, 23rd March 2021) he National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday postponed the appearance of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz before the watchdog on March 26 (tomorrow), citing the threat of Covid-19 and "public interest". NAB had summoned Maryam on Friday as part of two probes — a money laundering investigation in connection with the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case, and another related to 148 kanals of land that she allegedly purchased in Lahore illegally. A day before her appearance that was expected to turn into a political power show for the PML-N, a high-level NAB meeting was held to review the situation and the recent instructions issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in view of the ongoing third coronavirus wave in the country."The meeting was informed that the NCOC has placed a complete ban on the gathering of all sorts of crowds," a press release issued by NAB Lahore said. It recalled that at Maryam's last appearance before the bureau, the NAB Lahore building had been subjected to "deliberate intense stone-pelting", which was akin to "creating an obstacle" in the NAB investigation. Persons involved in such acts could be jailed for up to 10 years under accountability laws but "despite these legal powers, NAB has so far shown extreme patience and restraint so far", the statement said. It noted that Maryam had been issued notices to appear before NAB investigation teams for a second time on March 26. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/friday-focus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friday-focus/support
At Bahawalpur, the latest pitstop of the ongoing Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) rallies across Pakistan, PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz warned the Imran Khan-led government in Islamabad that their days in power are numbered. Tune into the podcast for this and more.
In our weekly news report from Pakistan’s Punjab province, PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) president Maulana Fazlur Rehman, alongside PML-N's Maryam Nawaz and PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Imran Khan to quit by January 31 or face intense nation-wide protests.
The War on Free Expression In recent weeks, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been on a banning spree. However, the issue is structural and the powers being used by the PTA were given to it through PECA, a legislation passed in 2016 by the PML-N government. In this episode, Uzair Younus speaks with Farieha Aziz about the war on free expression in Pakistan, Digital Pakistan and its future, and what message is being sent to international investors and technology companies by the actions of the PTA. Farieha Aziz is a Karachi-based, APNS-awardwinning journalist. She is a co-founder and Director at Bolo Bhi. She has a masters in English literature. She worked with Newsline from July 2007-January 2012 and taught literature to grades 9-12. She served as an amicus curiae in a case filed in the Lahore High Court in 2013, challenging the ban on YouTube, and is currently a petitioner on behalf of Bolo Bhi in a case filed in the Islamabad High Court challenging government's censorship on the Internet and the powers of the regulator.
Gas Crisis Update - Urdu In this special Urdu discussion, Uzair speaks with Ammar Khan about the ongoing gas crisis and the recent cargos being bought by Pakistan. The price is now higher than the long-term Qatar contracts signed by the PML-N government and Uzair asked Ammar to explain what that means.
Uzair talks to Dr. Miftah Ismail, former finance minister of Pakistan and member of the PML-N about COVID-19 and its economic impact, structural reforms, and the path ahead for Pakistan.
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Pakistan's national elections on July 25 ushered in a new government, with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party now set to head a new governing coalition and former cricket star Imran Khan expected to become prime minister. After a controversial campaign period, the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)—whose former leader Nawaz Sharif was imprisoned just days before the elections—has alleged rigging, military manipulation, and media censorship. Several political parties have also challenged the results of the elections. To discuss the outcome of the elections, the shape of the next government, and the complaints and challenges to the outcome, USIP held a conversation with senior representatives from Pakistan’s top three political parties (PTI, PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party) via Skype along with experts Daniel Markey and Moeed Yusuf in Washington, D.C. Speakers:Syed Tariq Fatemi (via Skype)Former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Daniel MarkeySenior Research Professor, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University Naveed QamarFormer Minister for Defense Jumaina SiddiquiSenior Program Officer, U.S. Institute of Peace Asad UmarCentral Senior Vice President, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Moeed Yusuf, moderatorAssociate Vice President, Asia Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
This week I talk Senate Elections and what is to come. I talk about why I am convinced a Technocratic government is coming and the crisis in PML - N where the focus is now to get rid of N and S.
This week I am talking about the court decisions about disqualification of Mian Nawaz Sharif, the impact on PML N as well as ideas of Judicial Independence and Activism
Followup episode on our citizen journalism endeavor. Nino in her endeavor to share facts with citizens of Pakistan, got herself in the Supreme Court hearings. In this episode, Affan follows up on Nino's experience of listening to the verdict of the Supreme Court, her opinions and a bit of speculation on the post judgement scenario. This episode shall help the listeners make sense of what the case is all about, what the judges say, and differentiate between popular media narrative of a PMLN vs PTI case to a more realistic State vs. Sharif Family case thought framework.
In this episode, Mosharraf and Fasi discuss the ongoing PIA crisis, which began when the government doubled down on wanting to sell 26% of the airline to someone who would take on the honour of running the glorious national flag carrier. The crisis deepened when protesting labour unions were fired upon by unknown assailants, causing the deaths of at least two protestors. As always, the PML-N government has created a crisis out of a national opportunity. The manner in which the government continues to deal with the issue indicates little appetite for crisis resolution. To try to understand the issues better, we also speak to Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, who served as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission during the previous government, and spent many years as an IMF economist. Dr. Haque has written an illuminating blog entry on the PIA crisis at his blog, which you should all read: http://development20.blogspot.com/2016/02/on-privatization-of-pia.html?m=1 The original score that opens and closes the episode is courtesy of our guest sound engineer and producer, the great Shehryar Mufti, who is the founder of all-star musical ensemble, Bumbu Sauce.