🇵🇰 Pakistan Episodes

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In conversation with Ammar Habib Khan, this episode discusses his journey. As Chief Risk Officer, What does he do? How did he get into risk management?  From where he did his masters? Why do individuals become illegal immigrants? Why have travel vivas become such a horrible experience? Was he working while studying in Europe for his masters? What are the characteristics of Coal of Thar, Pakistan? Is solar cheap or coal? What is the work of Karandaaz ? Why regulations are made anti-consumers in Pakistan. What makes Raast so efficient? Why has Digital Addoptation has become so difficult in Pakistan? Why haven't the new companies been able to adopt QR codes? How does he envision Pakistan in 2050? #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #onlinebanking Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings  • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Ammar's LinkedIn: https://pk.linkedin.com/in/ammarhabib  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 

Syed Muzamil Shah is an anchor, journalist and analyst.  Muzamil comes back on the podcast to discuss the repercussions of the Single National Curriculum, the growing Talibanization of Pakistan, American imperialism and neoliberalism.  The Pakistan Experience is an independently run podcast.  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/Shehzadghias/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Single National Curriculum  11:00 Appeasing the extremist mindset 17:30 The Taliban have changed and Pakistan's role 27:00 Talibanization of Pakistan 36:00 Barelvi Extremism and TLP 41:00 Using nationalism to control people 46:30 Will Imran Khan be Prime Minister again? 51:00 Shahbaz Sharif and PDM 54:30 Financial Establishment 58:30 ZAB 1:02:40 Neoconservativism, Neoliberalism and the radical left 1:08:30 American Capitalism, Slavery and the American revolution 1:34:00 Left vs liberal policies 1:48:00 Arguing with trolls online and CSS 1:51:00 Simping for the state on Youtube and media restrictions 1:57:30 Spirituality

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Ibrahim Arbab, this episode discusses his journey. What did he do after Highschool? How did he fight the notion of nepotism given to him by his father's position? What does the CSS go through after graduating from the academy? What was his first posting? What is the job description of an AC officer? How was his experience in Sindh like? Are there any places in Sindh which have tourism potential? How many AC officers are there in Sindh? How the field of crime is not related to CSS DMG officers? Should the cities grow vertically or horizontally? In terms of DMG, What is its growth path? Should the CSS officers use social media? Do civil servants really serve in Pakistan? How does he see Pakistan around the time of his retirement?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #CSS Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Ibrahim Arbab's Insta: https://instagram.com/ibrahimarbab?utm_medium=copy_link

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Areeba and Noor, this episode discusses their journey. What are they studying currently? When did they begin to start using Instagram? Have they ever made money from Google Ads? How journaling changed Areeba's and writing changed Noor's life? When was their point of blowing up on social media? What is their average breakdown of audience Instagram? Is art inherit in them? How did Noor self-published her book? When is Noor publishing her second book? What is Areeba up to these days? At this point in time, how do they identify themselves?  Do they plan to become fashion blogging? How do they deal with creative block? How do they use Pinterest for inspiration? How would they see themselves 10 years from now onwards?  How do they see the poetry of music? In the next 10 years, what impact do they want to generate?  #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #yesterdayiwasmoon Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Areeba’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohareeba/   Noor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noor_unnahar/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Umer Munawar & Zain Bhatti, this episode discusses his journey.  How did their journey go from High school to Banking? Why did they decide to name their company Finja? How Zain ended up in Finja? How long did it take for them to convince the regulators? Why do our commercial regulators don't take risks? When did zain get to know the importance of online banking? How was the experience of zain through few career switches? What's the vision of Finja? What is the thought behind the fintech business?  Since they are not like conventional banks, where does their capital come from? Does the Finja input cycle has a limit? How did covid affect Finja? How do works Finja works and much more.   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #finja Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Finja Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinjaPvtLtd?t=mtk_ibWz_HZ5oItbhnaBAw&s=08

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In conversation with DJ Toshi, this episode discusses his journey. How did he get his start as a DJ? What was his first exposure to music? What is his academic background?  How did he react when he was hit by Covid-19? How did he get into production?  What role did his buddies have in his career? How did he test out his desi touch in music? Why are bands unable to operate in Pakistan? His experience with Annural Khalid? How important is the practice of sharing between parents and children? How did he know the partnership with Annural was a success before it ever began? How did the BIBA come to be? How was his first international show in Dubai and much more?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #biba Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Toshi Insta: https://www.instagram.com/toshaayy/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Daktar Saab, this episode discusses his journey. Where did he graduate from? How is his experience in the content industry like? What he did after completing MBBS? What is the thought Behind Daktar Saab? Why do doctors are so inclined towards USMLE? What is his take on NLE? How does he see the evolution of content creation in Pakistan? How does the Post-Covid constant anxiety on social media feel like? How the concept of "Equalize Privilege and All Will Rise" cannot function? How does contentment go the long way around? Where does he stand in relation to the political axis? What role does a lack of communication have in poor comprehension? What is the relationship between religion and declining mental health issues? Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Daktar Saab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaktarSaab

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Jehad Zafar, this episode discusses what is his academic background? What was his first employment? When did he start YouTube?  How long has it been necessary for him to begin to create content and sustainable money? What's the rationale behind his firm doing at this time? In his context, what's going on in Afghanistan? What was the purpose of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Uzbekistan? What is the current state of affairs in Afghanistan about America and China? The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals that have yet to be discovered. What is the narrative behind it? What is Iran's narrative in the context of Afghanistan? How is the nationalist government destroying India?  #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #thewideside Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   The Wide Side: https://www.youtube.com/thewideside

Hashmat Moslish is a Journalist, Independent Analyst, Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera, and advisor to the former President of Afghanistan, Burhanuddin Rabbani.  Hashmat joins us on the podcast to contextualize the rise of Taliban in Afghanistan. We get into a deep discussion on how the Taliban managed to take over the entire country so swiftly, where all did the US policy fail in Afghanistan, what does the future look like and what role should Pakistan play.   The Pakistan Experience is an independently run podcast.  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/Shehzadghias/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Chapters: 0:00 Contextualizing and Historizing the rule of the Taliban 24:00 Early Taliban vs the new young Taliban 32:00 Very difficult to attack the Panjshir Valley 34:30 Are the old Taliban commanders unconnected to what is happening in Afghanistan? 43:40 Western Media doesn't understand Afghanistan 50:00 Liberalism and Islam 1:02:00 International Politics: Iran, Pakistan, Saudia Arabia and Afghanistan 1:08:30 Will Taliban accept money from anywhere? 1:14:00 The relationship of Afghanistan and Pakistan 1:20:00 The "Taliban" state 1:25:40 The role of China  1:31:00 Islamic State in Afghanistan 1:34:00 What can Pakistani people do to help Afghans?

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Zenab Rauf, this episode discusses what does she think of Pakistan's fashion industry? When did she start YouTube? What is her reason for taking a break from YouTube? Were they ready for the arrival of their child? What was Hassan's initial reaction when he saw his child? Did she immediately stopped YouTube after Ahad’s birth? What are their strategies for dealing with preconceptions about their child? How do they intend to raise their son? Do our boys act on their emotions? Did their child's social mobility suffer as a result of being a pandemic baby?  #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #zenabrauf Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings  • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Zenab Rauf’s socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenabvlogs/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zenabrauf

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Saif Ali, this episode discusses how did he manage to acquire a job when he was just 19 years old? What prompted him to offer his services as a consultant? Why don't we consider TikTok from a marketing standpoint? In what ways does Tiktok content beat Instagram content in terms of metrics? How do our brands use influencers to their advantage? Why don't we apply the affiliate marketing concept to Pakistan? What exactly is dastgyr? What is the rationale behind it? What are dastgyr's intentions for the future?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #digitalmarketing Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Saif Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saifali1   Dastgyr’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dastgyrtech/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Salman Tareen & Muhammad Wasif, this episode discusses what exactly is aviation photography? And how did he get involved? What types of lenses are used in aviation photography? What distinguishes the planes from one another? In Pakistan, how many individuals are interested in aviation photography? What is the difference between flying in Pakistan and flying abroad? What are the differences in pay between Pakistan and other countries? What is the approximate cost of purchasing an airplane? Do the ATR and Fokker have decent stability in terms of safety? Is there a link between landing and the weather? Is Pakistan's Skardu airport prepared to accept international flights? What's the difference between phantoms, which are commercial drones, and the drones they use? Why aren't our photographers making the switch from digital to analog?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #aviation Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Hassam Ahmad Awan, this episode discusses his troubled home life's effect on him? Why did he begin blogging in the first place? Was it a love marriage or an arranged marriage? How did he sustain himself financially following his marriage? When did he start vlogging professionally? What was the thought behind Invicta? Why has he taken down the majority of his YouTube videos? What was the thought behind IEU?  What has he learned from his previous experience with difficult family life? What does he think about the cancellation culture? How does he feel about himself as a 30-year-old?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #hassamahmadawan Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Hassam Ahmad Awan socials:  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HassamAhmadAwan   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haa.official/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Hussain Nadim, this episode discusses what’s currently going on in Afghanistan? What’s the sentiment of Pakistan? How did the Taliban manage to seize power so quickly? What’s the narrative behind “Pakistan supports Taliban?” How did Americans become so detached that they couldn't see how Kabul would fall? What impact does the Taliban have on Pakistan?  What is the TTP's new stance? What is the current narrative of Afghan opposition parties? How will the Taliban rule in Afghanistan? Will there be a refugee crisis? How is Pakistan's relationship with the United States changing?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #afghantaliban Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Hussain Nadim’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussain-nadim-12147512/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Danyal Shiekh, this episode discusses why didn't he get into his family's business instead of taking a different path? What does he have in mind for Beverly Hills? What is the thought behind Lumhay? Is this something he's always wanted to do? What cultural differences did he see between the West and Pakistan? Is he aware of any construction innovations in Pakistan? What does he think about the construction of the middle and lower classes? How did his parents react when he told them he wanted to work in real estate? How much time did he devote to preparation? His experience with the tease of doing business? What does he think Pakistan will be like in 2050?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #constructionindustry Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  Beverly Hill's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beverlyhillsresidences/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings    In conversation with Mustafa Babar, this episode discusses, How was his early life like? How has been his YouTube journey been? What have been his struggles like being an actor? Why did he decide to be an Actor and Model? What he thinks about his BTS controversy? What was the thought behind Midsummer Chaos? How has been his experience with cyberbullying? How has been the experience of Midsummer Chaos been for him?   #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #mustafababar 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  Mustafa’s YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnfgbHZpd1xmvXHweQrFtA

Kapil Dev is a human rights activist from Pakistan, Kapil Dev comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the recent rise in the attacks on temples, Hinduphobia and the Government's role in fuelling hate in the country.  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/Shehzadghias/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh  Chapters: 0:00 Rising  Hinduphobia  5:00 Comparing India and Pakistan 12:00 Tauheen kaun kar raha hay? 17:00 The Government's disappointing reaction 30:00 Hindu hatred being taught to people 35:30 Is it lack of empathy or fear of extremism? 45:00 Creating the east-west binary 52:00 Inspiring hate 58:00 Bhai yaad aatay hain 1:04:30 Catching up with Kapil Dev

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International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Muzamil Hasan, this episode discusses, how has he evolved as a person through 127 episodes of TBT? Did he ever feel like TBT might not work? How does he sound so smart? How has his life changed after his baby? How does he see fatherhood? What is his vision for Pakistan Now? Who is his favorite employee?   #thoughtbehindthings #usramurtaza #muzamilhasan     Connect with us:  • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan  • https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings Exploring the Special Technology Zone and Special Economic Zones with tonight’s guest Hamza Saeed. What did he do after graduating? How did he got ended up interested in stocks? What kind of exposure did he get from China? A brief explanation of the Special Economic Zone and the Special Technology Zone. What are some Special Economic Zones in Pakistan? What role Special Technology Zones can play? When will we visualize the first building of the Special Technology Zone in Pakistan? Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Hamza Saeed’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamzaorakzai/