The Pakistan Experience

To say that Atif Mian, a Pakistani-American economist and academic known for his work on global finance and economic policy, is a genius would be a massive understatement. The renowned intellect has written extensively on debt, growth, and financial crises.#78years78heroes

Hailing from a family of calligraphers, Sadequain rose to become one of Pakistan’s most celebrated artists, known for his mastery in calligraphy and bold, expressive painting. His work redefined modern Islamic art and brought Urdu calligraphy into the contemporary spotlight.But that’s not all — he was also a poet, penning hundreds of rubā‘iyāt in the spirit of Omar Khayyam and Sarmad Kashani, blending visual art and verse into a singular, unforgettable legacy.#78years78heroes

After serving as Foreign Minister, he made history by becoming the only Pakistani to ever preside over the International Court of Justice (ICJ), #78years78heroes

Disco deewanay!AhaIf there is an anthem for the youth in Pakistan, it is disco deewanay, and today we celebrate the woman who sang it, Nazia Hasan.We had two choices in the 80s, Zia ka Pakistan or Nazia ka Pakistan, on one side we had guns, extremism, and violence, and on the other side we had love, music, and dance.We all know what Pakistan chose, and not only did we lose Nazia Hasan, we lost Nazia ka Pakistan.#78years78heroes

A prolific writer and activist, Eqbal Ahmad was widely consulted by revolutionaries, journalists, policymakers, activists, and students around the world.#78years78heroes

Some people are beyond words, words like 'Hero' or 'Legend' cannot fully encapsulate the being that is Abida Parveen.Respect her while she is here. There will never be another Abida Parveen!#78years78heroes

Dr. Hassan Abbas is a water and hydrology expert with over 30 years of experience, holding a PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources from Michigan State University. He has worked on water resources across continents, focusing on Pakistan's Indus Basin, and is an advocate for people-centric water management. 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 Let the Rivers Flow7:50 Indus Water Treaty and Economic Imperialism13:40 Cold War Politics and the Indus Water Treaty 25:06 Kashmir, Headworks and the Radcliffe Award29:58 India and the Indus Water Treaty34:38 Can India control Pakistan's water and Narendra Modi43:50 Neelam Jhelum Project48:36 Solar Energy vs Hydroelectric Energy54:44 Kalabagh Dam and Water Scarcity 1:01:00 Predictions, Big Dams and Dam being removed1:12:00 Three Gorges Dam1:18:30 Pakistan doesn't need dams and Dr Hassan Abbas's solution 1:35:00 Monsoons and the Indus Delta1:38:20 Siltation1:39:19 Audience Questions

The libraries may belong to Faiz Ahmed Faiz but the streets belong to Habib Jalib.#78years78heroes

Sheema Kirmani #78years78heroes

Celebrating a literary giant today:Chaudhry Faiz Ahmad Faiz#78years78heroes