The Pakistan Experience

Asma Shirazi comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss her journey, how journalism has evolved from 2008, the role of the Media, covering Nawab Akbar Bugti, facing hate campaigns, the current establishment, social media fascism, 9th May, PECA and the Maryam Nawaz ads.Asma Shirazi is a senior Pakistani journalist who has received awards, notably Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism on 23 October 2014 for her bravery and ethical journalism. She is a political commentator who currently hosts a primetime current-affairs show on Hum News.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:30 Asma Shirazi's journey4:30 Journalism from 2008 to today7:10 Lawyers Movement9:59 Questionable history of the Media12:00 Covering Nawab Akbar Bugti15:42 Pressures, Compromises and being banned25:00 Is today the worst time for Journalism?28:30 Campaign against Asma Shirazi33:40 Current Establishment and Criticism against them39:30 How to resist the Regime45:00 9th May was a coup against General Asim Munir50:45 Is Imran Khan ready for a deal? Will the Establishment bring him back?58:13 All politicians have been labelled traitors1:06:00 PECA and Advertisements1:09:38 How to fix the News industry1:17:00 Social Media Fascism1:21:00 Living as a Shia in Pakistan teaches you resilience1:24:00 How do you deal with online campaigns against you and Misogyny1:32:40 Haj Scandal1:36:17 Audience QuestionsThe 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

Osman Samiuddin comes on The Pakistan Experience to breakdown what is wrong with Pakistan Cricket.On this deep dive podcast we discuss Jason Gillespie vs Aqib Javed, Coaches, Mentors, Mohammad Hafeez vs 90s kay londay, Ex cricketers on TV, talent in Pakistan, Injuries, Fitness, Babar Azam, Saya Corp, Azam Khan, Abdullah Shafique and Osman Samiuddin answers all your questions.Osman Samiuddin is a journalist, the senior editor at Cricinfo and the author of the book, 'The Unquiet Ones'.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 Introduction1:20 Jason Gillespie vs Aqib Javed6:28 Salaries of Coaches, Staff and Mentors14:37 Hafeez vs 90s kay londay18:16 Ex Cricketers on TV24:55 Kya Pakistan Cricket mai talent BOHAAT hay?28:58 Hum Raw Talent ko develop nahee kartay33:07 Injury, Workload management and Fitness44:00 90s kay londay and dressing room atmosphere47:55 PR, Saya Corp and Babar Azam picking his friends55:30 Selection Woes1:00:50 Coaches and Treatment of Gillespie/Kirsten1:11:00 Let players fail and give them a good environment1:13:50 Azam Khan1:19:30 Is Babar Azam the problem?1:32:30 Abdullah Shafique1:35:00 Coaching philosophy in Pakistan1:48:30 Audience Questions

Shehzad Malik aka Theshehzadshow is a content creator and an indie filmmaker.Shehzad Malik comes on for a mad fun episode of The Pakistan Experience where we discuss Ducky Bhai vs Shaam Idrees, the Youtube community, Daily Vlogging, Gen Z, Story telling, Instagram vs Youtube, Shehzad Roy, Sindh's Got Latent, Ghazals 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/joinChapters0:00 Introduction2:30 Ducky Bhai vs Shaam Idrees7:19 Youtube community14:17 Daily Vlogging and Structure of the Vlog17:00 Gen Z and Mental Health22:10 Personal Story Telling and Consistent24:14 Instagram vs Youtube35:00 Quality of Content39:00 Do what you want46:30 Gary Vee and Motivational Speakers51:59 Shehzad Roy55:00 Gatekeeping and Pretentiousness in Art1:03:00 What made Shehzad start Vlogging1:08:30 Kids on TV and the Internet is a dark place1:18:30 Being vulnerable online1:22:24 Seeing everything as content1:30:00 Daily Vlogging1:36:30 Branding and Marketing1:40:52 Society cannot say anything to me1:45:20 Favourite Ghazal1:48:44 Heartbreak Talk and Relationships1:57:36 Ranjish hee sahee and Bollywood songs2:07:30 Audience Questions

The mother of Mustafa Amir, Wajeeha Amir, comes on the The Pakistan Experience to discuss the facts of the Mustafa Amir murder case and tell us about her fight for Justice.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 Were Armaghan and Mustafa friends?6:03 Misconceptions on the Media7:30 The Search for Mustafa14:00 The Girl and Texts22:08 Sheraz and how Mustafa was trapped24:33 Weed26:32 Fake News on the Media29:45 Mark X with no Number Plate33:00 What happened that fateful night37:30 What happened after and the Ransom Call43:40 Armaghan on the run and stand-off with the Police46:24 A Mother's fight for Justice59:00 Sheraz is not innocent1:00:38 Sahir Hasan and Drugs1:03:22 ANF Case against Mustafa1:04:48 Armaghan's Parents1:07:30 Koi Pressure hai?1:10:00 The Murder1:15:24 Audience Questions

PECA Amendment 2025 passes - Goodbye Freedom of Speech in Pakistan - #TPE 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

Musical maestro Mekaal Hasan comes on TPE to discuss his new band set up, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Qawali, Folk Music, Junoon, Respecting Artists, Social Media, Fusion Music and India knowing how to market musicians.Mekaal Hasan is a musician, producer and the lead of the 'Mekaal Hasan Band'.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 Qawali and The New Mekaal Hassan Band12:45 Folk Music and Art dying out20:30 Mekaal's guilty pleasure listening25:00 Bands29:00 Junoon and Salman Ahmad31:39 Band culture36:20 Zeb and Haniya and Omran Shafique39:40 Tribute to Haniya Aslam44:00 Respecting and Recognizing Artists49:00 India is a huge market50:30 Culture Department and Grants for Artists55:45 Do we respect artists?57:30 Waris Shah by Amrita Pritam59:00 Music Video on Afghan displacement1:00:30 Social Media, Commerce and Likes1:05:30 Musician's Styles and Listening to Music1:15:50 Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Eastern and Western Scales1:19:00 Process of making music1:27:20 Fusion Music1:30:30 Nusrat's improvisation1:32:00 Audience Questions

Usman Bashir comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his Shark Tank Deals, Investment, the philosophy of money, the road to financial independence, business growth strategies and how to get rich.Usman Bashir is the CEO of BTCM (Braketime Corner Market), a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, BTCM has grown from couple of stores and gas stations to a network of 350 stores across 15+ states in the U.S. He has also secured contracts with major fuel suppliers such as Shell, Valero, Mobil, and Axon. In Pakistan, he established a back office for Braketime, which now employs over 500 people.Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 18 million dollar BP Acquisition2:45 Brake Time Money Model7:00 Usman Bashir's Journey17:30 Path to business growth19:30 Potential fields in Pakistan to put money in25:58 Red Flags in Businesses26:51 Shark Tank Deals39:00 When to raise funds?42:00 Valuation48:22 Shark Tank Pakistan56:25 Building a Team1:00:30 Saraf Deal and Entrepreneurs1:05:00 Brand Pakistan1:06:00 Audience QuestionsUsman Bashir is also a prominent investor and a key figure on Shark Tank Pakistan, where he is known as the "Shark Boss" for having made the most deals on the show. His biggest investment is in Saraf, amounting to 150 crore rupees (approximately 5.3 million dollars), which is the largest deal ever made on any Shark Tank global platform. Apart from Saraf, he has invested in Pakistan's first AI incubator, the shoe industry, textiles, jewelry, and many other sectors.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

Imran Khan writes letter to COAS - Is Imran Khan ready for a deal?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

Yousuf M. Farooq comes on The Pakistan Experience to give a detailed roadmap to financial independence by investing in the Stock Market.On this deep dive podcast, we discuss the Stocks, Mutual Funds, Long Term investments, Pakistan's Economy, Minimum wage, Free Market and everything you need to know before you invest in the Stock Market.Yousuf M. Farooq is currently serving as Director Research at Chase Securities Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, a company that provides stock market brokerage services to a wide range of clients including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients in Pakistan. Yousuf has also served as Head of Research at JS Investments, Fortune Securities and fund manager at Providus Capital. In addition to his role at Chase Securities, Yousuf is also a Director at Elite Lighting (Pvt) Limited, a company that manufactures and assembles printed circuit boards in Pakistan. Yousuf is a CFA charter holder and has a bachelors degree in Business Administration.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 -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 How to invest in Stocks7:30 How to invest in Mutual Funds10:44 Sugar Industry13:30 Learning investment in Stock Market29:45 India's Stock Market is much bigger33:00 Investing in Stocks vs other investments45:30 Industries that will do well in Pakistan51:00 Has the Economy stabilized?57:00 Debate on Free Market vs Government Intervention1:03:40 Minimum Wage1:08:00 What do we sell to the foreign investors?1:10:00 Difference between Main Street and Wall Street1:13:00 You cannot control the Stock Market1:18:00 Understanding products and Companies1:20:45 Replacement Value1:23:17 - Red flags before investing in Stocks1:24:30 Labour Debate1:27:00 Pakistan needs stability1:34:00 Audience Questions1:57:00 Shehzad's terrible investments

Fatima Jinnah vs Ayub KhanIn Episode 06 of 'Of Heroes and Villains' we look at the 1965 Elections, Ayub's Pakistan and Jinnah's Pakistan.Watch the full Of Heroes and Villains Series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IalYgki3N8E&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rkyYTtF0BUwS-nONgf6EPpThe 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