🇵🇰 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 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/

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 thinking of Afghani youth regarding Taliban, Pakistan, and Afghanistan with tonight’s guests, Shahrzad and Asad. What is the city life in Afghanistan like? Is there any possibility for the Taliban to make government in Afghanistan? Do the people of Afghanistan resist or support the Taliban? Is there any possibility of a Civil War? What do the youth of Afghanistan think? What do Afghanis think about Pakistan? What do Afghanis think about their other neighboring countries? Future of Afghanistan in the best and worst scenario? 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 Exploring fashion blogging and content creation with tonight’s guests, Umara & Kashaf. How did they start blogging? Why did they start their blog together? Are they going to pursue their degrees or not? What were their struggles? What their blog is all about? What is their future for blogging? Why there is not enough problem-solving fashion content available? How was 2020 for their blog? How TikTok videos has not been their thing? “Everybody is doing it I must do it!” Why are people thinking this way? How creative space is important for a content creator? Why don’t Instagram influencers collaborate much like Youtubers? How do they see Pakistan in 2050? Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Umara and Kashaf's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/umaraandkashaf/

Dr Madhavi Menon comes on the podcast to discuss how the Anglo-American conception of identity does not apply to South Asia. On this deep dive podcast, we discuss how British prudish laws went against how Indians saw identity, gender and sexual fluidity, we discuss gender fluidity in Sufi culture, specifically Sufi poetry, we also get into discussions of consent, the agent of consent, gender performativity, desire, judgment, and our love for the Masala culture of Bollywood.  Madhavi Menon is Professor of English at Ashoka University. She earned her Bachelors and Masters in English from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, where she stood first in College in her BA, and was a University gold-medalist in her M.A. She completed her PhD from Tufts University. Prior to joining Ashoka, she taught at Ithaca College and American University. Her current book project is titled The Law of Desire (forthcoming with Speaking Tiger, 2021). 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 1:30 Fluidity of Identity 8:50 Gender Fluidity vs Sexuality Fluidity 12:30 The Bathroom debate and the state categorizing you 20:30 Fluidity in Sufi Culture 28:30 Section 377: Inclusion, Exclusion and Fighting for the narrative 34:00 Identity Politics: Cis and Trans terminology 44:50 Victimhood and racial identities 53:45 Consent 1:00:30 The Age of Consent 1:10:00 Performing Gender in South Asia on stage 1:14:00 Obviously I will bring up Psychedelics 1:21:00 Desire and Judgment: Pedophilia and Incest 1:29:00 The Hadiya case: Love Jihad and infantilizing women 1:31:00 The British categorization of 'Hindus' and 'Muslims' 1:36:30 Misuse of our history for their ideology and weaponizing victimhood 1:41:20 The masala culture of Bollywood 1:51:30 Pratap's resignation 1:54:30 Violence against women in South Asia

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 investments and stocks with tonight’s guest, Laeeq Ahmad. What is the overall outlook of the economy? Why don’t people invest much? How to manage debt well? Was metro bus a sustainable investment? Why big companies do not invest in Pakistan? How to invest in Meezan ETF? How he thought of sharing mutual funds data? Which market is best to invest in? Tune in to know more on investments, taxes, and poverty! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Laeeq Ahmad’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/luckylaeeq Sarmaaya.pk: https://sarmaaya.pk/

Syed Nomanul Haq  is a Pakistani scholar and intellectual historian noted especially for his contributions to the fields of Islamic history and Islamic philosophy. Noman ul Haq is currently the Dean of Liberal Arts at UMT, he has previously taught at Harvard, Brown, UPenn, LUMS, IBA and Habib University. In his career spanning twenty years, Haq has gained widespread repute for his teaching, publications and editorial and research work on the history and philosophy of science, postmodern philosophy, history of religion, history of art and history of literature, for which he has won multiple prizes and awards.  Dr Noman ul Haq comes on the podcast to discuss why Liberal studies are important, why we have an anti-intellectual culture where we think of people like Hasan Nisar as intellectuals, the need to know our Islamic History, Erturgul and Batameez Dil.  On this deep dive podcast I ask him if the Ottoman Empire was brought down because of the printing press, what we need to do to expand the Muslim Mind, the reassertion of the Muslim identity and why LUMS is better than IBA and Habib.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakista nexperience  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 LUMS, IBA, Habib 3:30 Why are Liberal studies important 7:50 The Nationalization project 10:30 The East West binary 18:00 Academic gatekeeping of history 23:23 Losing languages and politicizing the language issue 28:50 Ertugrul and the panIslamic zeal 31:00 Cruelty to Animals in Islam 36:30 Reassertion of the Muslim Identity as backlash 52:56 History, mythology and psychedelics 57:30 Love for man in Sufi thought 1:06:00 The Muslim mind 1:11:48 Did the printing press end the Ottoman Empire? 1:17:30 Batameez Dil

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 Zainab Fatima, this episode discusses her journey of life throughout YouTube, content creation, and her journey of life. How she ended up being on YouTube? Were her parents supported from the start? Does she earn from YouTube? How does she feel about her content? What equipment does she use for her vlogging? How did she end up appearing as a private candidate in O Levels? How did she get acceptance from all the 12 Universities she applied to? What are the fundamental flaws in the schooling system of Pakistan? Is she moving abroad for her undergraduate degree? How has been her journey on YouTube so far? Tune in to know more about her views regarding Midsummer Chaos, animal rights, and being a woman in this time of age. Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Zainab Fatima’s socials: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zainabbfatimaa/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zainabfatima

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 fintech in Pakistan with tonight’s guest, Jordan Olivas. What was his early life like? What brought him to Pakistan? How Pakistan is the best market to invest in? What has his experience in fintech been like? What’s the ‘buy now, pay me later’ concept? What are some problems with loans in Pakistan? How is GenZ in the workforce? Tune in to know more about women in the workforce and how he sees Pakistan of 2050! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Jordan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-olivas/

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 how “Keero Ki Dunya” came into being with tonight’s guest, Azaz Ahmad. What were his initial struggles and efforts? Who financially supported him? What is the source of his research? Who are his renowned students? How he fought the social stereotypes? How is he documenting his research? What is his vision? Difference between the vision of villagers and Exurbanites regarding science? Tune in to know more on how he sees the Pakistan of 2050! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Keero Ki Dunya’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/286611558733930

Urvashi Butalia comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss why it is important to tell feminist histories,  challenging his story,  and the current state of publishing.  On this deep dive episode, we get into a discussion around the fluidity of identity, stories of partition survivors, and having empathy of the other.  Urvashi Butalia  is an Indian feminist writer, publisher and activist. She is known for her work in the women's movement of India, as well as for authoring books such as The Other Side of Silence: Voices from and the Partition of India and Speaking Peace: Women's Voices from Kashmir.  Along with Ritu Menon, she co-founded Kali for Women, India's first feminist publishing house, in 1984. In 2003, she founded Zubaan Books, an imprint of Kali for Women.  In 2011, Butalia and Menon were jointly awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for their work in Literature and Education.  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 2:00 History vs herstory: Erasure of women from History 10:06 Womens bodies become the targets 20:30 Sona Chaman kee kahani 24:50 Hum Hindu ya Musalman nahee, hum Dalit hain 30:50 Identity and violence 37:00 Flexibity and fluidity in Identity 51:00 Reassertion of Identity during times of crisis 1:00:00 Grappling with Partition and your history 1:06:45 Does Pakistan's triumphant narrative about 1947 leave space for grief? 1:20:00 Empathy of the other 1:23:00 You cant compare traditional history vs peoples history 1:36:20 Can you write about something that is not your identity?  1:42:20 What is the ethos of a feminist publishing house? 1:48:00 Publishing is not commercially viable 1:54:30 Audience Q&As

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 career counseling and how the lack of it affects students with tonight’s guest, Dr. Zunaira Saqib. How her journey evolved from high school? How has she got into human resources? How has she decided that career counseling was her thing? Why do students choose a university first before selecting a program later? What is her model of solution for career counseling? What is the financial model for ‘Mera future’? How does she feel about her tech team? Tune in to know more on how we can get better at career counseling and what are the major problems she is facing with digital marketing! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Dr. Zunaira Saqib’s socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zunaira-saqib-1b00189 Mera Future: https://merafuture.pk/