The Pakistan Experience

Actor, Comedian and Travel Vlogger Amtul Baweja of Patangeer fame comes on The Pakistan Experience for a mad fun episode of The Pakistan Experience where we discuss our Theatre journey, Content Creation, LUMS kay rumours, the famous City DK story, Instagram, Travel Vlogging, Youtube and how Amtul manages to always seem like she has a sugar rush! Amtul Baweja is an actor, comedian, entrepreneur, host, and content creator. Her online content revolves around multiple aspects such as comedy videos, some having social messages pertaining especially to womxn, fashion and lifestyle. She also creates content with her husband on her second platform called Patangeer that covers various niches such as travel, storytelling, cinematography, and creativity. She is also the co-founder of Patangeer Productions which is a boutique creative agency and production house where she functions behind the camera as a writer, director and producer working on various projects such as making DVCs, documentaries, music videos and other digital branded content. Recently she starred in a short film Murder Tongue that won more than 11 international awards at various global film festivals. Right now another short film of hers 'Solatia' is touring around the world and was screened at a Red Sea film festival and Cannes film festival. She also acted in Asim Abbasi’s feminist web series ‘Churails’. Furthermore,she is also a part of South-Asia’s first all-female comedy troupe ‘Khawatoons’. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Amtul's Energy, Nihari and Burger 10:40 Should men dress up as women for content? 15:30 Playing Characters, Writing and Regressive Ideas 27:00 Content Creation, Theatre and Comedy 35:00 What people think about you 39:30 LUMS kay rumours and Bachpan kee kahaniyan 57:50 The Famous City School DK Story and rumpus about Girls Schools 1:06:22 Amtul's upbringing, schooling and ADHD brain 1:17:30 Friends, Theatre Journey and Support group 1:25:30 Travel Vlogging, Instagram and Patangeer 1:48:11 Audience Questions

Episode 3 of our new series, "Adolf, Hitler Kaisay Bana?" looks at how "thought leaders" help in creasing political cults. What conditions make Pakistan ripe for a Hitler? Today we look at Hitler's original name, how an outsider defined Germany, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, German Nationalism, Sahil Adeem, Pakistan Studies and the sense of Superiority. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Preh Memon comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the horrifying Kolkata doctor case and unpack r**e culture in India and Pakistan. On this deep dive podcast we discuss victim blaming, patriarchy, anti-r**e culture, the perfect victim, outrage, crime statistics, sex education, inhumane behaviour, violence and the culture of silence. How do we make an anti-r**e culture in our society? Is r**e a crime of power? What interventions can happen? Preh Memon is a business graduate with an interest in politics, law, and systemic and social reform. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:20 What is R*** Culture and Staring Behaviour 15:00 R*** statistics and most cases take at home 21:30 Consent, Sex Education and Child Protection 34:00 Leaking content and sharing content online 43:00 Violent cases in India and Pakistan and Comparisons 50:00 Noor Case, Zainab Case and the Perfect Victim 56:30 R**e is not a crime of Passion; it is about power 58:30 Victim Blaming, Culture of SIlence and Generational Trauma 1:11:30 R*** is a crime of power 1:15:00 What deters crime 1:18:30 Campaigns, Interventions and False Equivalencies 1:30:30 We don't even say it is bad 1:37:00 Inhumane behaviour, spreading hate and Mental Health 1:41:30 Audience Questions

Episode 2 of our new series, "Adolf, Hitler Kaisay Bana?" looks at how the conditions in Germany helped give rise to fascism and the birth of Hitler. What conditions make Pakistan ripe for a Hitler? Today we look at Hitler's original name, how an outsider defined Germany, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, German Nationalism, Sahil Adeem, Pakistan Studies and the sense of Superiority. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Episode 1 of our new series, "Adolf, Hitler Kaisay Bana?" looks the importance of a name, German Nationalism and the promise to bring back lost glory. Today we look at Hitler's original name, how an outsider defined Germany, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, German Nationalism, Sahil Adeem, Pakistan Studies and the sense of Superiority. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Today on TPE we look at the Deeyat laws and their misuse. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Akbar Chaudhry is a Stand-up Comedian and a Youtuber. Akbar comes on for a special episode of The Pakistan Experience where we go over our Stand-up Comedy Journey from Theatre to Touring to Shows to Youtube. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Food Vlogging 3:30 Early days of Cogito, Theatre and Yeh Bhi Ek Kahani Hai 14:00 CYPAF and difficulties in putting up shows in Karachi 21:00 Making content in Pakistan 24:00 One Night Stand and first Stand up Comedy Performances 33:00 Our Stand up Comedy Journey, Nandos Tour and Learning Stand up 1:03:30 SGS N Friends and why Indian Stand up Comedy Videos are better 1:09:30 Memorable Incidents and Challenges Faced 1:15:30 Dirty Shows, De Cellars and Thot Spot 1:22:00 Making Reels and Making more content in Urdu 1:28:00 Punching Down and Responsibility of Content Creators 1:35:30 Audience Questions

From BLA to Balochistan's Central Problems, how Musharaf gave rise to the current wave of Baloch insurgency and how Pakistan needs to act to solve the issue. Understanding Balochistan from Rafiullah Kakar, Zahid Hussain and Ihsanullah Tipu. Watch the full podcasts: Understanding the Central Problems of Balochistan - Rafiullah Kakar - #TPE 323 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkfTL0NMivQ ISI, Taliban and Kashmir: A History of Militancy in Pakistan with Zahid Hussain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qtrzTXUIIo Mahrang Baloch, Governance and Educational Crisis in Pakistan with Rafiullah Kakar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5w8Xbq5S7E Pakistan's Security: Afghanistan, Taliban and TTP 2.0 with Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9at6W1FAwqs 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 Understanding Balochistan's Central Problems with Rafiullah Kakar 6:45 Nawaz Akbar Bugti and General Pervez Musharraf with Zahid Hussain 20:20 Enforced Disappearances, Mahrang Baloch and Baloch protests with Rafiullah Kakar 30:30 Understanding BLA and new wave of militancy in Balochistan with Ihsanullah Tipu 37:07 The new character of insurgency in Balochistan with Rafiullah Kakar

Today on TPE we look at the top reasons for the frequent cases of S**ual assault in India and Pakistan - what has created this r*** culture in South Asia? We look at the reaction in India after the Kolkata Doctor r*** case, the videos from Pakistan on 14th August showing men harassing women, victim-blaming, honour culture and patriarchy. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters 0:00 Cases of Sexual Assault in Pakistan and India 2:00 Kolkata Doctor Case and R Culture 6:00 Victim Blaming and casual use of the R word 9:24 R Culture in South Asia, Honour Killings and Me too 17:05 Patriarchy and Objectification of Women 22:48 Power, Assault and Men are not Robots 30:24 The Madonna and Whore Complex

Shahram Azhar is the Associate Professor of Economics at Bucknell University. He did his PhD in Economics from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Shahram Azhar is also a Musician and a former member of the popular Leftist Pakistani band, Laal. 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/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 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. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:10 State Abductions and Aun Ali Khosa 4:30 The Crisis of Everything and Capitalism 8:30 Bourgeois Democracy and World Capitalism System 14:50 Is Fascism exclusive to Capitalism? 28:00 Wage Labour Slavery and Universal Basic Income 39:40 Economic Inequality, IP rights and Abolition of Countries 48:30 Value, Valuations and Shareholder Maximization 57:17 Speculation and Crypto Currency 1:05:30 Global System of Elite Capture and World Revolution 1:14:30 Surplus Value and Under Development 1:21:30 Colonial Extraction, India and 1857 1:31:30 Muslim Intellectual Tradition 1:36:30 Colonialism, Imperialism and Capitalism 1:42:00 Pakistan's Economic Structure and Tricontinental Solidarity 1:50:00 BRICS, Debt and China 1:58:20 Audience Questions