Ep 236 - Is the ruling regime going to last for a long time?
Mar 16, 2025•41 min
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Summary
Uzair Yunus and Arifa Noor analyze the mood in Islamabad following the Jaffer Express terror attack, highlighting parliament's inability to respond effectively and the long-standing failures of Balochistan policy. They delve into why political elites cede power to the military, the unsustainable nature of current elite politics, and the impact of media blackouts and state control on information and public trust. The discussion also covers the PPP's strategic moves and PTI's internal disarray amidst ongoing challenges to Pakistan's federation.Episode description
Uzair talks to Arifa Noor about the mood in Islamabad after the Jaffer Express terror attack in Balochistan. We discussed the failures of Pakistan’s Balochistan policy, why political elites have continued to cede space to the military on key topics, and the decline in parliament’s standing over the years.
Arifa Noor is a journalist at Dawn and host of the TV show Newswise.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Jaffer Express fallout
13:10 PPP pushes back against canal projects
23:10 PTI and an opposition alliance
31:30 Media blackouts and conspiracy theories
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