
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
Latest episodes

Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 40min
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 Party Pakistan and also Awami Workers Party. He registered the first Agriculture General Workers Union in Sindh and Supported balida victims to form their association “Ali Enterprise Factory Fire Affectees Association” and filed a case against KIK (German Brand) and Rina (Italian Social Auditing Company) in Germany and Italy respectively.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/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/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction2:00 Jaffar Express and Baloch Rights9:12 Federation of Pakistan, Punjabi and Ethnic hatred16:30 Why is there no mass class resistance in Pakistan?26:00 Canals movement in Sindh38:12 PPP, Sindh and alternatives49:20 Was MQM behind the Baldia town fire?58:10 Nestle worker burned himself1:01:58 Labour Laws in Pakistan1:07:00 Cheap Labour arbitrage of Pakistan1:12:40 Public Sector Schools and Hospitals1:20:00 Nationalization1:23:40 Audience Questions

Apr 12, 2025 • 42min
Can Pakistan become Smoke-Free? - Kingsley Wheaton - BAT - #TPE 429
The Chief Corporate Officer at BAT, Kingsley Wheaton, joins us on The Pakistan Experience for an open and honest conversation about smoking, smokeless products and to answer the question, 'Can Pakistan become Smoke-Free?'Kingsley Wheaton is the Chief Corporate Officer at BAT. He describes himself in his own words as, "I’m married and have three children, and my main passions are spending time with my family and cooking – my ambition is to enter MasterChef one day, it would be an amazing challenge. I am also a big rugby fan; my playing days are over, but I was proud to captain my university’s rugby team and, during my time in Nigeria, to play a part in the development of Racing Club in Lagos. I'm a fan of many other sports, including F1, tennis and cricket. I also enjoy wine and writing poetry."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/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/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction2:30 OMNI, BAT and a Better Tomorrow4:30 Better for you alternatives and Tobacco Harm Reduction8:30 What can Pakistan learn from Sweden?11:06 Modern Oral Products and Advertisements 13:44 The illicit cigarette market and Tax Collection 18:50 Will one day BAT sell its last cigarette?

Apr 12, 2025 • 36min
6 reasons why India wins and Pakistan "learns" - Why Pakistan cannot defeat India now? #TPE
6 reasons why India wins and Pakistan "learns" - Why Pakistan cannot defeat India now?Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 Comparing Talent: India vs Pakistan9:25 Team Combination and Hardik Pandya13:20 Intent16:04 Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Team Roles23:30 Team Strategy and Planning27:19 BCCI's power and structure32:33 Tournaments and luckThe 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

Apr 1, 2025 • 55min
Imran Khan vs Shahbaz Sharif, Dr. Mahrang Arrested, Rajab Butt Flees, Kunal Kamra Silenced? TWIP
Dive into the heated political landscape of Pakistan as Imran Khan faces off against Shahbaz Sharif. Discover the unsettling arrests of Dr. Mahrang and others and the implications for civil liberties. The podcast also touches on Rajab Butt's flight from the country and the silencing of comedian Kunal Kamra in India. Explore the deepening complexities of justice, freedom of speech, and the sociopolitical dynamics that shape public opinion, while shedding light on the struggles for Baloch rights and the challenging conditions faced by prisoners.

Mar 31, 2025 • 2h 5min
Collapse of the current regime and Criticism of the Supreme Court - Asad Ali Toor #TPE 428
Asad Toor comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss journalists being honey trapped, the collapse of the current regime, investment in Pakistan, criticism of Qazi Faez Isa and Yahya Afridi, The Supreme Court, Social Media campaigns and more.Asad Ali Toor is a journalist and a Youtuber.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/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/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction2:00 Honeytrap8:30 Is the current regime here to stay?25:35 How will the current regime collapse?35:00 There is no investment coming into Pakistan43:48 A change within the system will not change anything48:00 Is Asad Toor a party to this conflict?55:15 General Faiz, Establishment and Political Engineering59:30 Qazi Faez Isa, Yahya Afridi and Asad Toor's criticism1:26:30 Not using religion against people in social media campaigns1:36:45 Audience Questions

Mar 28, 2025 • 20min
How Ayub Khan took control of Pakistan and the 1965 War - Pakistan's Drift into Extremism #TPE
Delve into the rise of Ayub Khan and his grip on Pakistan amid political turmoil. Discover how the interplay of religion and politics shaped a nation. Explore the swift military ascent that led to martial law and the impactful 1965 war. Uncover strategic miscalculations that affected the war's outcome and the subsequent political landscape. The podcast offers a vivid look at a turning point in Pakistan's history, providing insights into how these dynamics paved the way for extremism.

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 57min
Why no more canals on Indus? Breaking down the Cholistan Canal Project - Naseer Memon - #TPE 431
Naseer Memon comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss why Sindh is protesting the new Canal Project and why there should be no more new canals on Indus.On this deep dive podcast, we discuss the new six canals, the Cholistan Canal Projects, Water Availability, the Indus River System, Water Dispute with India, Karachi's issues, Mangroves, History of Resistance in Sindh, Kalabagh Dam, Sukkur barrage and more.Naseer Memon is a development professional and a consultant on climate change induced natural disasters, community resilience and public policy.Mr. Naseer Memon is the Chief Executive of Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and the Chairperson of National Humanitarian Network (NHN). Mr. Memon is a renowned development professional, who has been working with prominent organizations in humanitarian and development sector, academia and corporate sector of Pakistan for more than 15 years. Mr. Memon has represented NHN on various important forums nationally and internationally i.e. Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) Network of Southern NGOs etc. He has also remained a member of the Review Committee of Central Emergency Response Fund of UNOCHA. Mr. Memon remained as a Member on the Technical Group for the development of a Core Humanitarian Standard and coherent standards architecture. The Group is convened by HAP, People In Aid and the Sphere Project on the development of a Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and a coherent standards architecture for the sector.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/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/shehzad89Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 What are the six canals?5:25 Understanding the Cholistan Canal Project7:48 Water availability10:00 Understanding the indus River System19:24 Water dispute with India24:20 Quality of Water and Manchar Lake31:48 Canals ka issue Karachi ka bhi issue hay42:00 Kya Pani Samandar mai Zaya hojata hay?47:09 Mangroves55:30 Why does the state not care about Sindh?1:00:05 Sindh Card wala propaganda kyon maan leyte hain log?1:06:00 Why is there such a history of resistance in Sindh?1:20:00 Zardari, PPP and the future of this canal project1:25:45 Political alternatives to PPP in Sindh1:28:00 Kalabagh dam1:33:00 Indus Water Treaty1:36:30 Potential Solutions and Alternatives1:42:00 Sukkur Barrage1:45:12 Audience QuestionsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Mar 26, 2025 • 51min
Is Babar Azam the problem? Is Babar Azam as good as Virat Kohli?
Is Babar Azam the problem? Is Babar Azam as good as Virat Kohli?

Mar 25, 2025 • 20min
How Ayub Khan took control of Pakistan and the 1965 War - Pakistan's Drift into Extremism #TPE
Today on TPE book Club we look at Hassan Abbas's book, "Pakistan's drift into extremism:Allah, the Army, and America 's War on Terror" to discuss how Ayub Khan took control of Pakistan and the 1965 war.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/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

Mar 25, 2025 • 2h 17min
State or Sardars? Who is to blame for Balochistan? - Sardar Akhtar Mengal - Former CM - #TPE 430
Sardar Akhtar Mengal comes on for an explosive episode of The Pakistan Experience breaking down the problems of Balochistan.On this podcast, we discuss the security problem, the Sardari nizaam, Nawab Akbar Bugti, NAP, History of the Mengal Family, Why Balochistan governments have failed to deliver, the 18th Amendment, Jaffar Express, BLA, Mahrang Baloch and how to fix Balochistan.Akhtar Mengal is a Pakistani politician from Balochistan who is the chairman of Balochistan National Party and the former Chief Minister of Pakistan. He is also serving as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since February 2024. 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/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/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction2:00 Why Akhtar Mengal now thinks it is too late for Balochistan?5:40 Is Balochistan only a security problem?8:30 Is Balochistan out of control of the Sardars now?12:29 Why are Sardars rich and the Baloch awaam poor?20:00 Kya Sardar royalty letay hain?25:00 Are Sardars happy with how the average Baloch lives in their area?29:20 Protest after Nawab Akbar Bugti's murder32:21 When Akhtar Mengal escaped death36:24 Akhtar Mengal's Political Journey40:58 18th Amendment, Constitution and Federal Structure45:45 Story of Asadullah Mengal51:30 Why big political parties don't care about Balochistan?1:01:03 Why Akhtar Mengal has now left Parliamentary Politics?1:04:16 Dr Mahrang Baloch and Resistance in Balochistan1:10:11 Pakistan needs to be a hard country1:15:00 What do with BLA1:22:40 How to fix Balochistan?1:29:30 Did Akhtar Mengal work with the Establishment?1:31:00 Do you condemn BLA?1:35:00 Punjabi hate in Balochistan1:43:44 When Akhtar Mengal was arrested1:46:00 Audience Questions
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