

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
https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePakistanExperience
Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.
Hosted by Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 28min
Aurat March addresses all controversies and answers all your questions - #TPE 440
Aurat March Karachi comes on TPE to answer all your questions and address all controversies about Aurat March.Will Domestic Violence Bill kill the Family System?Is Aurat March only for Elite Women?Does Aurat March not talk about rural women and female labourers?Does Aurat March hate all men?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 Introduction1:40 Why does Aurat March not talk about men?5:20 Engaging religious scholars and Intersectionality7:50 Family support for feminists11:13 Inheritance rights and why certain issues become important15:40 Female Financial Emancipation and Domestic Violence20:19 Domestic Violence Bill and Family Structure27:10 How much is Aurat March connected to poor women?34:50 Women labour are not paid adequately and Child Labour40:31 Khana Khud Garam Karlo44:44 Rural representation in Aurat March49:24 Dealing with Right Wing Pressure50:17 Countering Opposition Propaganda54:40 What do these ladies want to achieve with Aurat March?56:30 Haya March57:44 Impact of organizing Aurat March59:30 Ye demand kaisay hosakti hay Aurat March kee1:00:40 Radical Feminism vs Liberal Feminism1:07:30 Who funds Aurat March1:08:00 Your father also?1:11:00 Placards1:16:00 Aurat March Demands

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 28min
Aurat March addresses all controversies and answers all your questions - #TPE 440
Aurat March Karachi comes on TPE to answer all your questions and address all controversies about Aurat March.Will Domestic Violence Bill kill the Family System?Is Aurat March only for Elite Women?Does Aurat March not talk about rural women and female labourers?Does Aurat March hate all men?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 Introduction1:40 Why does Aurat March not talk about men?5:20 Engaging religious scholars and Intersectionality7:50 Family support for feminists11:13 Inheritance rights and why certain issues become important15:40 Female Financial Emancipation and Domestic Violence20:19 Domestic Violence Bill and Family Structure27:10 How much is Aurat March connected to poor women?34:50 Women labour are not paid adequately and Child Labour40:31 Khana Khud Garam Karlo44:44 Rural representation in Aurat March49:24 Dealing with Right Wing Pressure50:17 Countering Opposition Propaganda54:40 What do these ladies want to achieve with Aurat March?56:30 Haya March57:44 Impact of organizing Aurat March59:30 Ye demand kaisay hosakti hay Aurat March kee1:00:40 Radical Feminism vs Liberal Feminism1:07:30 Who funds Aurat March1:08:00 Your father also?1:11:00 Placards1:16:00 Aurat March Demands

Apr 21, 2025 • 2h 7min
Trump's Tariffs, Pakistan's Economy, Awam Pakistan and the Establishment - Miftah Ismail - #TPE 435
Former Finance Minister of Pakistan, Miftah Ismail, comes back on TPE for a fiery episode of the podcast where we discuss Pakistan's Economy and how Awam Pakistan will work with the Establishment.In this episode, we discuss Trump's Tariffs, Electricity prices going down, Corruption, Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, Balochistan, Establishment's influence on politics, Canals, PSDP, NFC, Net Metering 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://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 Introduction2:20 Quaid-e-Azam, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Education6:20 Trump's Tariffs on Pakistani exporters9:48 Has the Economy stabilized?11:14 Electricity prices going down13:40 Has PML-N controlled inflation?18:21 Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Tosha Khana22:50 Is there corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkwa?24:30 Is there corruption now in Punjab?26:43 Karachi-Sukkur Motorway kyon nahee ban raha?29:30 Balochistan and the Opposition Conference41:00 Establishment ka influence and Awam Pakistan's position46:50 Canals Issue54:50 Awam Pakistan mai Awam kahan hay?1:00:30 Wheat Pricing1:04:02 Fertilizer companies getting subsidies1:05:40 Give direct subsidies in Balochistan1:08:30 Can we bring any reforms with the Establishment?1:16:30 PSDP vs Defence Budget1:23:30 Working with the Establishment1:27:50 NFC Award and local taxation1:33:30 Provincial Resources1:40:25 Three periods of Imran Khan's political career1:43:12 Net Metering and Solar Panels1:51:00 Audience questions

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 35min
Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Afridi's Captaincy and the PSL Model - Atif Rana - Owner LQ - #TPE 439
Atif Rana is the CEO and owner of Lahore Qalandars.Atif Rana comes on TPE to discuss the PSL business model, crowds in Karachi stadium, Lahore Qalandar's Player Development Model, Shaheen Afridi's captaincy, Finding Haris Rauf, Aqib Javed's comments on Babar Azam, PSL contracts, the boycott campaign and Ali Tareen's comments. 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 Introduction2:10 How PSL Franchises make money7:54 Karachi, Stadiums and Crowds12:00 PSL Financial Model15:00 PSL nay talents develop kiye24:38 Domestic Players and Abdullah Shafique28:55 How PSL started34:00 Spot fixing and promoting Pakistan40:30 Aqib Javed's comments on Babar Azam42:30 Building a culture of winning and Mental Health of players48:30 Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy52:50 Sohail Akhtar56:33 Fitness58:13 Haris Rauf1:01:30 Ihsaullah and trials1:05:11 Shoaib Akhtar1:06:30 Lahore Qalandars Player development model1:09:30 10+10 contract between franchises and PCB1:12:16 Ali Tareen's comments and Multan Sultans1:14:25 PSL kee hype kyon nahee hay?1:18:00 KFC, Boycott PSL and Betting Apps1:23:00 PSL ko brand banaye1:28:38 Audience Questions

Apr 20, 2025 • 31min
Where will the water for Cholistan Canal come from? - #nomorecanalsonindus - #TPE
Where will the water for Cholistan Canal come from?Today on TPE, we look at the protests all over Sindh, the Cholistan Canal Project, Water Shortage in Pakistan, Climate Change, Water Scarcity, Sindh vs Punjab, Water Wastage and the #nomorecanalsonindus movement.Chapters:0:00 Protests all over Sindh0:45 What is the Cholistan Canal Project?3:40 Water Shortage in Pakistan6:16 Climate Change and Water Scarcity 8:40 Sindh vs Punjab and Indus Water Treaty15:00 SIFC, Cholistan Canal Project and Sindh's share18:53 Water Wastage and destruction of Sindh's land23:40 Naseer Memon's dawn articles25:00 Sindh is against canalsThe 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 20, 2025 • 54min
COAS Speech, Karachi Protests and PTI's failed strategy in the USA - This Week in Pakistan 015
In today's episode the COAS Speech, Karachi Protests and PTI's failed strategy in the USA.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/join

Apr 18, 2025 • 23min
KFC Protests, Karachi Dumper Mafia and the Canal Movement in Sindh - Shehzad Ghias Shaikh #tpe
Today on TPE we look at the protests against KFC and the Karachi Dumper Mafia.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

Apr 18, 2025 • 2h 18min
How the Establishment took control of Pakistan - A Dialogue with History - Zahid Hussain #TPE 434
A masterclass from the legend Zahid Hussain. A must-watch for anyone interested in learning the fundamental problems with Pakistan's political structure and the historical fault lines.On this podcast, we discuss Zia-ul-Haq's era, Iskander Mirza and the early years, Bacha Khan, Jamat-e-Islami, MRD, Jam Saqi, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Mohajir Nationalism, The creation of MQM, IJI, TTP, Balochistan and more. Zahid Hussain is a Pakistani journalist, writer and television analyst. Hussain is a correspondent covering Pakistan and Afghanistan for The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal. His work has included assignments for Newsweek, the Associated Press, The Economist and several other international publicationsThe 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 Imran Khan interview4:50 Zia ul Haq's era10:00 Pakistan is a multi nation state18:16 Iskander Mirza and the Early Years23:21 Bacha Khan and Quaid e Azam28:30 Professor Ghaffor Ahmad and Jamaat-e-Islami36:00 Does Jamiat do violence on campus39:30 MRD Movement43:00 Jam Saqi and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto45:00 Mairaj Muhammad Khan and Faces of Resistance51:00 MRD, Benazir Bhutto and resistance to Zia ul Haq59:30 Hamida Khuhro and Sindhi Nationalists1:03:08 Mohajir Nationalism and MQM1:19:00 1988 Elections and IJI1:22:40 Nawaz Sharif's interview1:26:50 Establishment vs PPP1:32:40 How the Establishment took control of Pakistan1:40:00 When Zahid Hussain met General Bajwa1:42:20 General Pervez Musharraf and TTP1:45:09 Balochistan1:58:00 Audience Questions

Apr 17, 2025 • 26min
How Karachi was separated from Sindh - Karachi Kahani - Episode 1 - Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
Our new series, Karachi Kahani, explores the history of Karachi, the tensions that shape the discourse of the city and how the people of Karachi have been divided.In episode 1, we look at how Karachi was separated from Sindh. 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 Introduction2:35 Urban-Rural divide is created by the Establishment4:00 Differences between Muslim League and leadership of Sindh6:55 Colonial Soch and hatred for Sindhis12:00 How Karachi was separated from Sindh16:02 Political Conflict in Pakistan by Mohammad Waseem18:00 Israel Palestine19:30 You cannot erase Sindh's identity21:00 Who controls Karachi?23:00 Gwadar

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 45min
Family Vlogging, Pukhtoon Tiktok and the Dangers of Social Media - Fasi Zaka - #TPE 433
TPE Eid Special - a random fun episode with the legend himself, Fasi Zaka. On this episode we discuss Tiktok in Pakistan, Pukhtoon Tiktok, Family Vlogging, Youtube wars, Vaping, Niswar, Facebook lists, healthy totkay, Michael Jackson and the dangers of Social Media. Fasi Zaka is a Pakistani political commentator, columnist, radio talk show host, and television anchor.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/joinChapters0:00 Introduction, Noom and Psychedelics11:00 TikTok in Pakistan and Pukhtoon Tiktok20:30 Family Vloggers, Youtube wars and Pederasty28:00 Tobacco, Vaping and Anti-drug sentiment40:00 Niswar and Cancer43:30 Facebook lists and the most painful way to die50:00 Ashwagandha and healthy totkays53:30 Creative Insults and FM 9159:00 Dangers of Social Media and Pranks1:07:30 Michael Jackson allegations and the Art and the artist debate1:18:30 Bruno Mars and Casinos1:29:00 Death of Democracy and is Fasi Zaka an Insafian1:41:50 Audience Questions


