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The Pakistan Experience

The Pakistan Experience
The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversations. https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePakistanExperience Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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Episodes

Canal Issue, Labour Rights and the Facts of the Baldia Town Fire - Nasir Mansoor - #TPE 430

Nasir Mansoor comes on The Pakistan Experience for an important episode on Labour Rights in Pakistan.On this deep dive podcast, we discuss Jaffar Express, Federation of Pakistan, Ethnic Hatred, Movement against new Canals in Sindh, PPP, MQM, Baldia Town Fire, Nestle worker setting himself on fire, Labour Laws, Nationalization and Public Sector Schools and Hospitals.Nasir Mansoor is the General Secretary National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF) and the Former Labour Secretary of Labour Par...

Mar 22, 20251 hr 40 min

Traitor or Founding Father of Pakistan? Why G.M. Syed asked for Sindhu Desh? - OHAV Episode 10 #TPE

The last episode of our new series, Of Heroes and Villains, looks at GM Syed, and why he asked for Sindhu Desh.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepa...

Mar 21, 202535 min

Has the model of Journalism failed? - News Media under Hybrid regimes - Fahd Hussain - #TPE 425

Journalist, Columnist and President of AIK News, Fahd Hussain, comes on The Pakistan ExperienceToday on TPE we discuss, what is wrong with journalism in Pakistan, social media, 26th November, Dawn Leaks, Hamid Mir getting shot, Fahd Hussain taking a Government position, Shahbaz Sharif's philosophy, Maryam Nawaz and political communication.Fahd Husain is a renowned news media professional with over 25 years of experience in journalism.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast l...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 44 min

Challenges faced by the system, Media Accountability and the Opposition - Azaz Syed - #TPE 421

Azaz Syed comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the Opposition Conference, Mahrang Baloch, Imran Khan, PTI, Protests, Youtube, Journalism, Media Accountability, PECA and Anti-Establishment Sentiment in Pakistan.Azaz Syed is an Islamabad based Pakistani journalist and author of , "The Secrets of Pakistan's War on Al.Qaeda,". He is an award winning reporter and the host of the popular Youtube show 'Talk Shock'The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell s...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 7 min

Jaffer Express, Foreign involvement in Balochistan, Sindh rejects Canals and Fight within PTI #TWIP

In today's episode we discuss the attack on Jaffar Express, Foreign involvement in Balochistan, Sindh rejecting new Canals, Fight within PTI and the crackdown on Columbia University.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo...

Mar 18, 202555 min

90s kay londay, Cricket Journalism, Team Selection and CT Performance - Behram Qazi - #TPE 423

Behram Qazi comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the performance of the Pakistan Cricket Team in the Champions Trophy.On this deep dive podcast, we discuss watching cricket in the 90s, Mohammad Yousouf, Mohammad Hafeez, ex-cricketers on TV, insecurity in the team, Babar Azam, Intent, Mohsin Naqvi, Player management, the genius of Mohammad Asif, BCCI, trolling and the upcoming NZ tour.Behram Qazi is a Podcaster, Sports Correspondent and the host of Good Areas Live with Jarrod Kimber.Chapte...

Mar 16, 20251 hr 55 min

Jaffar Express, BLA, Mahrang Baloch and the 7 dimensions to the conflict in Balochistan - #TPE

Today on TPE we look at the incident in Jaffar Express, BLA, Mahrang Baloch, the history of military operations in Balochistan, potential solutions and the 7 dimensions of the conflict in Balochistan.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceA...

Mar 16, 202550 min

Was I wrong about Sahil Adeem? - Why are people attacking Engineer Mirza? - Shehzad Ghias #tpe

I stand by what I said in the video about Sahil Adeem.You can go verify the documents yourself:https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15523255/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/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:...

Mar 15, 202527 min

Journalism, Facing Hate Campaigns and is Imran Khan ready for a deal? - Asma Shirazi - #TPE 426

Asma Shirazi comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss her journey, how journalism has evolved from 2008, the role of the Media, covering Nawab Akbar Bugti, facing hate campaigns, the current establishment, social media fascism, 9th May, PECA and the Maryam Nawaz ads.Asma Shirazi is a senior Pakistani journalist who has received awards, notably Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism on 23 October 2014 for her bravery and ethical journalism. She is a political commentator who...

Mar 15, 20251 hr 40 min

PCB, Journalism and Babar Azam - What is wrong with Pakistan Cricket? - Osman Samiuddin - #TPE 424

Osman Samiuddin comes on The Pakistan Experience to breakdown what is wrong with Pakistan Cricket.On this deep dive podcast we discuss Jason Gillespie vs Aqib Javed, Coaches, Mentors, Mohammad Hafeez vs 90s kay londay, Ex cricketers on TV, talent in Pakistan, Injuries, Fitness, Babar Azam, Saya Corp, Azam Khan, Abdullah Shafique and Osman Samiuddin answers all your questions.Osman Samiuddin is a journalist, the senior editor at Cricinfo and the author of the book, 'The Unquiet Ones'.The Pakistan...

Mar 12, 20252 hr 25 min

Daily Vlogging, Ducky Bhai vs Shaam Idrees and Sindh's Got Latent - Shehzad Malik - #TPE 416

Shehzad Malik aka Theshehzadshow is a content creator and an indie filmmaker.Shehzad Malik comes on for a mad fun episode of The Pakistan Experience where we discuss Ducky Bhai vs Shaam Idrees, the Youtube community, Daily Vlogging, Gen Z, Story telling, Instagram vs Youtube, Shehzad Roy, Sindh's Got Latent, Ghazals 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://w...

Mar 12, 20252 hr 29 min

A Mother's fight for Justice - The Facts of the Mustafa Amir Murder Case - #TPE 422

The mother of Mustafa Amir, Wajeeha Amir, comes on the The Pakistan Experience to discuss the facts of the Mustafa Amir murder case and tell us about her fight for Justice.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:http...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 18 min

Fake News and Cyber Crimes - PECA 2025 passes - Goodbye Freedom of Speech in Pakistan - #TPE

PECA Amendment 2025 passes - Goodbye Freedom of Speech in Pakistan - #TPE The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com...

Mar 11, 202519 min

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Qawali and the process of making Music - Mekaal Hasan - #TPE 419

Musical maestro Mekaal Hasan comes on TPE to discuss his new band set up, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Qawali, Folk Music, Junoon, Respecting Artists, Social Media, Fusion Music and India knowing how to market musicians.Mekaal Hasan is a musician, producer and the lead of the 'Mekaal Hasan Band'.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...

Mar 11, 20252 hr 9 min

How to get rich and become a Shark - Usman Bashir - #TPE 418

Usman Bashir comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his Shark Tank Deals, Investment, the philosophy of money, the road to financial independence, business growth strategies and how to get rich.Usman Bashir is the CEO of BTCM (Braketime Corner Market), a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, BTCM has grown from couple of stores and gas stations to a network of 350 stores across 15+ states in the U.S. He has also secured contracts with major fuel suppliers such as Shell, Val...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 23 min

Imran Khan writes letter to COAS - Is PTI asking for a deal? - Shehzad Ghias Shaikh - #TPE

Imran Khan writes letter to COAS - Is Imran Khan ready for a deal?The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepaki...

Mar 10, 202540 min

How to become financially independent - Yousuf Farooq on investing in the Stock Market - #TPE 414

Yousuf M. Farooq comes on The Pakistan Experience to give a detailed roadmap to financial independence by investing in the Stock Market.On this deep dive podcast, we discuss the Stocks, Mutual Funds, Long Term investments, Pakistan's Economy, Minimum wage, Free Market and everything you need to know before you invest in the Stock Market.Yousuf M. Farooq is currently serving as Director Research at Chase Securities Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, a company that provides stock market brokerage services to...

Mar 09, 20252 hr 6 min

Fatima Jinnah vs Ayub Khan - 1965 Elections and Ayub's campaign against the Mother of the Nation

Fatima Jinnah vs Ayub KhanIn Episode 06 of 'Of Heroes and Villains' we look at the 1965 Elections, Ayub's Pakistan and Jinnah's Pakistan.Watch the full Of Heroes and Villains Series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IalYgki3N8E&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rkyYTtF0BUwS-nONgf6EPpThe 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...

Mar 09, 202523 min

Trump vs Zelensky, Maulana Abdul Aziz threatens Pakistan and Protests in Sindh - TWIP Episode 08

In today's episode we discuss the Opposition conference in Islamabad, Maulana Abdul Aziz threatening the state, the blast in Dar-ul-uloom Haqqaniya, Protests in Sindh, Full page ads by Maryam Nawaz, Donald Trump vs Zelensky, Russia's strategy for Ukraine and Pakistan's performance in the Champions Trophy.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Chapters:0:00 Islamabad kee hawayain3:15 Opposition Conference8:30 Global Threats10:30 ...

Mar 09, 202555 min

The Establishment, Democracy and the State - Dr. Ammar Ali Jan - #TPE 413

Ammar Ali Jan comes back on the podcast to discuss Democracy, The Establishment, The State, Wrapping up of the Khan project, Hybrid Regime, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Palestine, Cults, Cuba, Nehru, Lincoln and more.Ammar Ali Jan is a Pakistani historian, academic and political organizer. He is founder and general secretary of Haqooq-e-Khalq Party, also a member of Progressive International and the author of 'Rule by Fear.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stor...

Mar 09, 20252 hr 12 min

Does the UK Court judgment prove that Imran Khan is innocent? - Ahmad Noorani, Matiullah Jan's Vlogs

Today on TPE we look at Matiullah Jan and Ahmad Noorani's vlogs, and the UK Court of Appeals judgment.Does it exonerate Imran Khan?Chapters0:00 Introduction1:30 Matiullah Jan's first vlog10:00 UK Court of Appeals Judgment19:18 Paragraph 45 and how to read Judgments22:00 Malik Riaz's grounds for appeal23:45 Court of Appeals Judgment 28:50 TImeline of the events in the Al Qadir case32:49 Political Victimization, Asad Toor and Matiullah Jaan 34:36 Ahmad Noorani's also thinks Imran Khan is corrupt40...

Mar 08, 20251 hr 8 min

Al-Qadir Trust case - How £ 190 million were stolen - Imran Khan, Malik Riaz and Bushra Bibi #TPE

Today on TPE we break down the 190 million pound Al Qadir Trust case against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.Chapters:0:00 Introduction4:40 Malik Riaz is also guilty6:30 Facts of the Case11:21 Cabinet was kept in the dark15:35 Salman Akram Raja's Tweets21:08 Shahzad Akbar met Malik Riaz23:20 Spotlight on Corruption25:20 Pakistan's money was given to Malik Riaz27:30 PPP and Bahria Town Karachi31:20 1 Hyde Place and Hasan Nawaz37:30 PTI pressurizing judges40:00 Imran Khan's corruption42:58 Al Qadir Tru...

Mar 08, 202555 min

Why Investing in Pakistan is difficult? - Junaid Iqbal on how to fix Pakistan's Economy - #TPE 412

Shark Junaid Iqbal comes on The Pakistan Experience for a must watch episode of the podcast where to discuss investing in Pakistan, comparisons with India and America, Shark Tank Pakistan, building Brand Pakistan, Public policy and how to fix Pakistan's economy.You can follow Junaid Iqbal at @PakistanAndCounting https://www.youtube.com/@PakistanAndCounting Junaid Iqbal, the founding MD of Careem, comes on The Pakistan Experience to tell the story of how Careem beat Uber in Pakistan and how they ...

Mar 07, 20252 hr 17 min

Bacha Khan vs Mahmud Ghaznavi - Khawaja Asif vs Hamid Mir - Who is the hero for Pashtuns? - OHAV

Mahmud Ghaznavi's Pakistan vs Bacha Khan's Pakistan.In Episode 05 of 'Of Heroes and Villains' we look at Colonial Narratives, State Narratives and Pakistan's stereotyping of Pashtuns. Watch the full Of Heroes and Villains Series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IalYgki3N8E&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rkyYTtF0BUwS-nONgf6EPpChapters:0:00 Introduction2:45 Colonial Histories, Romila Thapar and Hamid Mir13:20 State Narratives25:22 Pakistan's Stereotyping of PashtunsThe Pakistan Experience is an independently...

Mar 07, 202545 min

8 reasons for Pakistan Cricket's Destruction - Are Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam the problem? #TPE

What is the reason for Pakistan Cricket's downfall?8 reasons for Pakistan Cricket's Destruction - Are Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam the problem? #TPE Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:35 Inconsistency6:51 Department Cricket11:30 Squad Selection for the Champions Trophy20:03 Why Pakistan doesn't play with intent?23:31 Virat Kohli32:30 Pakistan's Defeated Mentality39:07 Pakistan's treatment of players41:57 Ex Players on TV and Youtube and Player Cohesion44:52 We need to come out of Nostalgia48:55 Money...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 6 min

Savarkar and the making of Hindutva - Nationalist, Hero or Fascist? - Dr Janaki Bakhle - #TPE 411

Dr. Jannaki Bakhle comes on TPE to discuss the legacy of Savarkar and the making of Hindutva.Nationalist, Hero or Fascist? Dr. Bakhle deconstructs the legacy of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.On this episode of the Pakistan Experience we discuss colonialism, colonial histories, nationalist writings, fascism, Hindutva, making of the Hindu nation, myth making, writing histories, research and more.Janaki Bakhle is professor of history at the University of California and the author of "Savarkar (1883-1966...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 41 min

Exposing Sahil Adeem's Identity Crisis and Responding to the EON podcast - Shehzad Ghias - #TPE

Sahil Adeem and EON have done a podcast against me, this is my response and an exploration of Sahil Adeem's identity crisis.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.faceb...

Mar 05, 202551 min

General Hameed Gul vs Benazir Bhutto -Democracy vs Establishment - Of Heroes and Villains Ep04 #TPE

In Episode 04 of 'Of Heroes and Villains' we look at the rise of Benazir Bhutto and General Hameed Gul working against Democracy in Pakistan.Watch the full Of Heroes and Villains Series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IalYgki3N8E&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rkyYTtF0BUwS-nONgf6EPpThe 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 cha...

Mar 05, 202528 min

How to start your own business - Babar Arshad on Investments and Growth - #TPE 410

As the founder of two successful companies, iTitans and Kommerce Hub, and an investor in over 10+ startups, I am passionate about fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Through my initiative, Titan Hub, I mentor and guide young founders (typically under 30), providing them with the support, strategic insights, and connections they need to thrive. I also make pre-seed and seed investments, helping startups build strong brands, drive sales, and grow with purpose....

Mar 05, 202551 min

Why is Sindh protesting against the new Canals on the Indus River? - Shehzad Ghias Shaikh - #TPE

Today on TPE we go to Hyderabad and Wan ki Wasi to find out why is Sindh protesting against the canals on the Indus River.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.faceboo...

Mar 05, 202520 min
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