

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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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 17min
Remember Zahra Khan - Breast Cancer Awareness - Babar Shaikh - #TPE 480
Title of Account: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust* | -For Donation Account: Bank ALfalah: 00311000012854Babar Shaikh, the husband of Zahra Khan, joins us for a heartfelt conversation around Breast Cancer, losing loved ones, therapy and finding the will to go on.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 Babar and Zahra's love story14:20 The diagnosis and Breast Cancer awareness21:00 Treatment, Chemotherapy and Relapse30:30 Marriage, Support and the taboo of Breast Cancer38:00 Mental Health and trying to be normal45:00 Non traditional treatments, health and diet1:02:30 Anxiety, Faith and Therapy1:08:30 Awareness and finding the strength to go on

Oct 19, 2025 • 1min
The Sindhiyani Tehreek #78years78heroes
The Sindhiyani Tehreek, formed by rural women in 1980s Sindh, resisted General Zia’s dictatorship as part of the pro-democracy movement. After his death, they led the fight for Sindh’s water rights, opposing dams that dried the province. Despite age and political shifts, their resistance never stopped.#78years78heroes

Oct 19, 2025 • 1min
Sachal Sarmast - the Sufi soul who spoke love in seven languages, echoing unity beyond borders. His words weren’t just poetry, they were rebellion wrapped in mystic fire. #78years78heroes
Sachal Sarmast - the Sufi soul who spoke love in seven languages, echoing unity beyond borders. His words weren’t just poetry, they were rebellion wrapped in mystic fire.#78years78heroes

Oct 19, 2025 • 2min
Khushal Khan Khattak #78years78heroes
Khushal Khan Khattak, the fierce Afghan warrior-poet, voiced Pashtun unity and pride through his bold verse. He blended poetry with patriotism, resisting Mughal rule while celebrating honor, courage, and freedom.#78years78heroes

Oct 18, 2025 • 2min
Khushal Khan Khattak #78years78heroes
Khushal Khan Khattak #78years78heroes

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 44min
History of Pak-Afghan relations and PTI vs the Establishment - Rafiullah Kakar - #TPE 479
Rafiullah Kakar comes back on TPE to discuss the history of Pakistan-Afghan relations, the current crisis, the war with TTP, PTI vs the Establishment, and the political structure of Pakistan.Rafiullah Kakar is a public policy expert currently doing his PhD at Cambridge University.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 Introduction1:30 Will Afghanistan and Pakistan go to war?6:30 History of Pak-Afghan relations25:00 Why were there repeated failures?31:00 National Action Plan and Pakistan's political structure36:50 Military Operations and Political Consensus 41:40 Imran Khan and PTI's plan 51:00 Afghan Taliban, TTP and India59:30 PTI, Solutions and Prescriptions 1:05:00 PTI vs the Establishment: The way forward1:18:50 Audience Questions

Oct 16, 2025 • 4min
Madam
If Pakistan has had one true icon, it is the eternal, Madam Noor Jehan.Her talent, her Pazzaz, her confidence made her into an absolute diva, and the envy of millions. Legend chota lafz hay Madam kay liye - one day Pakistanis will know the complete life story of Noor Jehan and the nation will realize what a legend she was!#78years78heroes

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 38min
Suneel's Favourite Cars, The New Auto Policy and Why Pakistan can't make Cars - Suneel Munj - #TPE
Suneel Munj comes on for a comprehensive podcast of TPE where we discuss politics, cars, and the difficulty in finding a driver.In this episode we discuss Suneel's favourite cars, Haval, Honda, Indus Corolla, why Pakistan can't manufacture cars, electric cars, hybrids, Ducky Bhai, FBR, and more.Is it worth buying a hybrid car?Will Electric batteries die in 7 years?Is Honda Civic a lifafa?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Suneel Sarfraz Munj is a Pakistani Entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of PakWheels.com, the largest online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars 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 Introduction1:30 Being confident in your work5:00 New Auto Policy14:40 Infant Industry Argument20:50 Mitsubishi Lancer23:12 Indus Corolla25:52 Honda and rating Pakistani cars31:10 Electric Cars and Battery Life35:59 Haval, Stocks and Investments 41:43 Pakistani Society, Domestic Help and Middle Class 50:00 Electric Car58:33 Etron, Ducky Bhai, FBR and Capitalism 1:08:50 Kids don't know our heroes1:14:24 Ducky Bhai, Vlogging and Internet Fame 1:23:00 Audience Questions

Oct 16, 2025 • 1min
The greatest sportsman Pakistan has ever produced and his greatest rival. The two heroes of Pakistan #78years78heroes
The greatest sportsman Pakistan has ever produced and his greatest rival.The two heroes of Pakistan#78years78heroes

Oct 15, 2025 • 2min
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