The Pakistan Experience

The Pakistan Experience
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Apr 16, 2025 • 37min

From Colonialism to the Muslim League to Military Rule to the Punjabisation of Pakistan - #TPE

Today on TPE we look at the history of Pakistan's political structure, how it went from Colonialism to the Muslim League to Military Rule to the Punjabisation of Politics.Watch Part 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxPKNBZftpAThe 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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Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 45min

Podcast wars, Youtube Controversies,Journey of TCM and Threats - Talha Ahad - #TPE 432 @talhaahad ​

Journalist, Podcaster and the CEO and Founder of TCM, Talha Ahad, comes on The Pakistan Experiecne to address all the rumours and controversies.  @talhaahad  On this deep dive podcast, we discuss the recent controversy on Engineer Mirza's podcast with TCM, the wars between the podcasts, famous youtube controversies, facing threats, dealing with trolling, online backlash, the future of podcasts and if TCM is funded? 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 Podcast Wars, Community building and Stand-up Comedy5:30 How TCM runs and how TCM started15:30 How to sell your content20:50 TCM Studios and Digital Journalism23:27 Will Shehzad Ghias sit with other Podcast hosts?26:19 TCM and Controversies35:11 Podcasting45:20 Where is podcasting heading?48:20 Back to TCM's journey50:18 Dealing with the FIA59:00 Dealing with threats, phone calls and trolling1:07:50 Will Shehzad Ghias quit?1:09:33 Why do you do what you do?1:12:12 Boys nay pehley kab tang kia?1:14:27 TCM's Perception and Business Models1:23:00 Receiving threats and visiting embassies1:28:40 Audience Questions
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Apr 15, 2025 • 32min

USA China Trade War, Minerals, Balochistan and PTI infighting - This Week in Pakistan - Episode 014

In today's episode the USA China Trade War, Minerals, Balochistan, PTI infighting, Sudan and more.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 Arsenal2:00 USA vs China Trade War x5:00 Minerals, Reko Diq and Balochistan12:15 Infighting within PTI20:25 News Wrap Up: Gulzadi Baloch, Farhatullah Babar25:00 World Watch: Sudan27:07 Absurd and wrap up

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