
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

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

Mar 23, 2025 • 56min
Pakistan becomes a hard state, Journalists arrested and PTI boycotts NSC - #TWIP 011
In today's episode we discuss Pakistan becoming a hard state, Journalists being arrested, PTI boycotting the NSC, Counter Insurgency, Ahmad Noorani, Erdogan, Aurangzeb's Tomb and 4 shadiyan.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Watch all episodes of This Week in Pakistan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTU8aQikWU&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rCn6IgBjTRXnRjsS03Ty8OThe 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 Introduction and Hasan Nawaz2:00 What is a hard state?6:00 Counter Insurgency Operations10:30 PTI boycotting National Security Committee16:01 Can PTI afford to go against TTP?21:56 Journalists being arrested, Raftar and Ahmad Noorani27:20 News Wrap Up: Noshki, Hafiz Saeed, Palestine31:14 Donald Trump, Imran Khan and Haider Saede36:03 Ahmadis being targeted38:30 Hasan Nawaz, Ishaq Dar and Sugar Price40:02 World Watch: Erdogan, Aurangzeb's Tomb43:32 Absurd News of the Week46:11 Whats Trending. Grok Patwari nikala and Danish Taimoor48:09 Recommendations and Shout Outs50:22 Why Indian Diaspora is stronger than Pakistan's diaspora?

Mar 22, 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

Mar 21, 2025 • 35min
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/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 20, 2025 • 1h 44min
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 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 Introduction1:25 What is wrong with Journalism in Pakistan2:45 Have the big players co-opted Social Media?10:00 News, Information Gathering and Reporting13:40 News Models in Pakistan16:30 Struggles of doing Journalism in Pakistan24:30 Journalist Training and what makes a good Journalist27:00 26th November and wanting to believe in News to be true37:35 DAWN Leaks40:23 Hamid Mir getting shot44:30 Fahd Hussain taking a position with PML-N52:55 2013 PTI was different58:30 Shahbaz Sharif's philosophy and current Hybrid regime1:12:58 2018 mai bhi aisa hua tha and what is happening today1:17:54 Fahd Hussain's role in the Government1:19:19 Maryam Nawaz and PML-N1:26:05 Imran Khan and political communication1:29:59 AIK News and Private Corporate ownership of Channels1:36:00 How much do owners intervene1:38:58 Audience Questions

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
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 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 Introduction1:00 Opposition Conference3:10 Mahrang Baloch,Imran Khan and Manzoor Pashteen7:30 Kya PTI mai sab assets hain?9:28 Protests all over Pakistan11:34 Nawaz Sharif and Narendra Modi18:00 Rajiv Gandhi and Media being the Establishment mouthpiece23:00 Interview with Chairman Nadra25:30 How Azaz Syed finds out information32:30 Media Accountability39:30 System chalta hua nahee nazar araha48:30 Anti Establishment voting in Pakistan51:00 Audience Questions

Mar 18, 2025 • 55min
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 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 Introduction3:00 Attack on Jaffer Express9:40 Is India behind BLA?15:30 Good Taliban failed policy18:30 America's involvement in Balochistan23:15 Iran's interest in Balochistan25:50 Increased terrorism in Pakistan28:50 Sindh rejects canals33:40 News Wrap up: Fight within the PTI?38:39 World Watch: Crackdown on Columbia University42:22 Absurd News of the week: Private Guard fires on Person49:00 Things to keep an eye on

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 55min
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.Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 90s ka Nostalgia3:51 First Cricketer you met9:00 Watching the Pakistan Cricket Match14:33 Intent nahee hay17:00 Mohammad Yousouf and Technique20:05 Mohammad Hafeez and Ex-Cricketers25:00 Insecurity in the Team and Averages27:30 Meeting Rameez Raja, PJL and Department Cricket33:10 Bi Laterals and Pakistan Cricket needs to evolve38:34 Usman Khan and Champions Trophy Team Selection49:34 Ex Players on TV53:32 Mohammad Asif, Waseem Raja and Geniuses57:30 Player Management in Pakistan and PCB1:01:30 Fielding, Nutrition and Technology in Sports1:07:00 Experience and Young Players1:11:00 BCCI and Interest in Tests1:14:00 Trolling and Babar Azam1:21:04 Cricket discourse in Pakistan vs the World1:28:40 Audience QuestionsThe 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 16, 2025 • 50min
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/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 Jaffar Express Hijacked4:11 Intelligence and Security7:53 HIstory of operations in Balochistan15:00 Are Sardars Balochistan's Problem?16:40 Mahrang Baloch21:38 BLA and Terrorism23:00 Do you condemn BLA?29:00 Public Mandate and Elections32:00 Gwadar, CPEC and resources of Balochistan34:41 Punjab as a symbol of oppression39:50 International Saazish47:00 Solutions

Mar 15, 2025 • 27min
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: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
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