Pakistan Lost is a series of audio essays on history exploring the choices that were made that impacted millions of people for decades to come. The Sixth episode looks at the dismissal of the first Benazir Bhutto Government in 1990.Watch all the episodes of Pakistan Lost in Urdu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEh4HSt8V-E&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5ppq4gpdZh…

Javed Iqbal Syed is the Director Digital and Information at British American Tobacco. Javed Iqbal joined BAT as a MT in 1996 working at the factory in Jhelum and is now on the global Management Board of BAT.Javed Iqbal comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss how Pakistan can be the next Digital Destination of the world. On today's episode we di…

We talk about multidirectional panes of glass, songs about states, and the return of Serge. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 20 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Ins…

PML-N Paid Campaign Leaked.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:ahttps://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touc…

Exposing Sahil Adeem.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:ahttps://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:http…

We talk about Shakespeare, Elvis Presley, and Mama’s Family. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 19 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoypod Twitter:…

We talk about sacrificing sofas, lift logistics, and Redding references. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 18 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoy…

Uzair Younus comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the Indian Elections, the Indian Economy, Modi, BJP and the Pakistani Economy.Will BJP win over 350 seats?Will India's Economy catch up to China?Can the Pakistani Economy be saved?On this deep dive podcast, we discuss Modi's Popularity, the Muslim vote, BJP and Congress's Manifestos, Civ…

We talk about happy, jazzy, serial killer hits, fainting in front of celebrities, and manly hugging. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 17 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmai…

We talk about copy-editing the TV Guide, freakishly strong babies, and the stereotypical hobbies of sitcom wives. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 16 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: dance…

We talk about the glory days of eBay, our Brain Donors mind meld, and Gulf war-era middle-school performances. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 15 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofj…

We talk about Home Alone booby traps, midnight affairs at the office, and stunt men and stunt sheep. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 14 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmai…

Is Pakistan's Master Narrative Anti-India and Anti-Hindu? Episode 2 of Two Pakistans looks at Pakistan's Master Narrative, the Secular Liberal vs Islamist Debate in Pakistan, What Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam wanted, the treatment of religious minorities in Pakistan, the conflict between traditionalists and modernists in the Muslim League and how Pakistan…

A year on from 9th May 2023, we look back at the past year, from PTI being relaunched in 2011 to the 2014 Dharna, the 2017 movement against democracy, the 2018 Elections, the Hybrid Regime and the ouster of Imran Khan, we look at how the Military Establishment made in roads in Pakistan and the space for free media, democracy and civilian supremacy …

We reminisce about travel agencies, we wonder about airline employee perks, and we say ‘doody’ 27 times! All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 13 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@…

Waqas Alam comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the recent flooding in Gwadar, the Structure of the Pakistani State and why Balochistan is ignored by mainstream media.In this episode we discuss the rains in Gwadar, flooding, the bureaucracy, the difference between the two Gwadars, Fishing Culture, Climate Change, Climate Mitigation, the…

Arsalan Khan is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.Arsalan Khan comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his book on the Tablighi Jamaat of PAkistan, "The Promise of Piety".On this week's episode we discuss Colonialism, Religion, The Tablighi Jamaat, Maulana Tariq Jameel, TLP, Taliban,…

Ismat Raza Shahjehan is the the Deputy General-Secretary of the Awami Workers Party, President of the Women’s Democratic Front and a leading member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement.Ismat comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Mahrang Baloch's protest in Islamabad, PTM, the Politics of Resistance, The Left, Revolution and the State's Monopoly ov…

We talk about burgle-proof Honda Accords, Larry Appleton as a meme, and Chicago’s lack of carpool lanes. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 12 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@…

Muhammad Hassan Ilyas, Director of Research at Ghamidi Center, USA, comes on The Pakistan Experience, to discuss the wrong notions of Islam made popular by Youtubers in Pakistan.On this episode, we discuss, how to understand Islam, Multiplicity of Opinions in the Islamic tradition, TLP, The role of the Establishment, Shariah, Women in Islam, Slaver…

Ishrat Husain comes on for a fiery episode of The Pakistan Experience on the Economy of Pakistan.On this week's episode, we discuss what India got right in the 90s, Modi's Economy, The Early Years of Pakistan's Bureaucracy, Economic Disparities between East and West Pakistan, Military Governments, Ishrat Husain's tenure as State Bank Governor, Real…

Pakistan Lost is a series of audio essays on history exploring the choices that were made that impacted millions of people for decades to come. The Fourth episode looks at the Imposition of Urdu as a National Language on Pakistan:Watch all the episodes of Pakistan Lost in Urdu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEh4HSt8V-E&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5ppq4gpdZhlq…

Journalist and Editor of Aman ki Asha, Beena Sarwar, comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss India-Pakistan relations. On this episode we discuss, Aman ki Asha, Hindutva Politics, Appetite for Peace in India and Pakistan, Selling Hate Online, Modi visiting Pakistan, Visa Policy, Kartarpur, Cultural Connections, Visiting India and whether sentim…

We talk about the joys of the Reader’s Digest, the meteoric rise of Bart Simpson, and painting any car for $99.95. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 11 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danc…

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish comes on for a remarkable episode of The Pakistan Experience on Israel, Palestine and hatred. Dr. Izzeldin talks about Israel killing his daughters, his niece, and 22 of his family members but still vowing not to let hatred consume him. We discuss Gaza, Resilience, Belief, Faith, the Nakbah, the Cruelty of the World, Hatred, …

Amn Karim Ahmad, author of "We Are Going to be Okay" comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Motherhood, Pregnancy, Biology, Postpartum Depression, anxieties and struggles of a first time mother, therapy and her book.Amn Karim Ahmad was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. She studied in Canada and Australia for her undergraduate and postgradu…

Ali Usman Qasmi comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his new book, “Qaum, Mulk, Sultanat” - on this episode we do a deep dive in the 1950s in Pakistan; how was Pakistan turned into an Islamic State?We discuss Ayub Khan, The National Anthem, the Indian Citizenship Act, the notion of the Nation State, Establishment's narratives and Imran …

Part 3 of our Stolen Election series looks at the Elections 2008 to 2024.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/thepakistanexperienceThe first part of the series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SunxYsf…

We talk about the return of paper bags (this time, with handles!), the introduction of driver's side airbags, and the awkwardness of holiday home invasions. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 10 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for me…

For pictures/videos, watch the Euro Trip part on Youtube. Sajeer Shaikh and Shehzad Ghias look back at the journey of The Pakistan Experience, from being a PTI supporter in 2013 to being a critic of the party in 2024, Shehzad and Sajeer discuss the five years of TPE, the pressures of making content, using children for content, sensationalism, menta…

Aurat March Organizers Karachi come on The Pakistan Experience to discuss the myths and misconceptions around the Aurat March.Where does the funding come from?Is there a Western Agenda?Is it just for elite women?FInd out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast look…

Zahid Hussain comes on for an explosive episode of The Pakistan Experience on the history of militancy in Pakistan.On this episode, Zahid Hussain talks about TTP 2.0, Afghanistan, Kashmir, the 1980s, Benazir Bhutto, Hamid Gul, Musharraf, Lal Masjid, Baloch Insurgency, 9th May and more.Zahid Hussain is an award-winning journalist and writer. He is a…

The second part of the Stolen Election Series.In this episode, we look at the elections held in Pakistan 1977 to 2008, how Zia-ul-Haq took over after the 1977 elections, how elections were manipulated through the 90s and how Musharaf derailed democracy again.Was Corruption Institutionalized under Zia-ul-Haq?Is the Pakistani awaam jahil?Have militar…

We talk about flammable high school theater, Chicagoans in villages, and cool siblings doing cool things together. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 9 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: dance…

Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss TTP 2.0, Taliban, Afghanistan, BLA, Balochistan, Iran-Pakistan missile crisis, PTM, Pakistan's policies and Security Situation.Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud is an Islamabad based Pakistani Journalist with over a decade of experience in print, online and television journalism. He extensivel…

200K Livestream with Mariam Goraya, Tamkenat Mansoor, Adeel Afzal and Ali Aftab SaeedThe 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 -298291…

In this episode, we look at the elections held in Pakistan 1947 to 1970, and the weak roots of democracy in Pakistan, from Muslim League's politics before partition to West Pakistan's hegemony over resources after partition, we see how the bureaucracy and the military leadership took control of Pakistan.Why was India able to hold elections but Paki…

Addressing the KLF controversyThe 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 to…

Secretary General of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Harris Khalique comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Art, Power, Poetry, Misogyny, Education, Zia-ul-Haq, Language, Politics, PTI, Aesthetics, Memories of Karachi, I.A. Rehman and More.Harris Khalique is a Pakistani poet in Urdu, English and Punjabi. Khalique has authored ten colle…

We talk about first-time escalator rides, classic television catchphrases, and the simplicity of Myposian grammar. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 8 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: dance…

Arifa Noor is a Journalist, Writer and the host of Newswise on Dawn News.Arifa comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Electoral Politics, Constituency Politics, Election Analysis, Journalism, TV, Mainstream Media, Social Media and Data.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through c…

Rafiullah Kakar comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss why Governments fail in Pakistan. On this deep dive episode, we discuss Balochistan, Mahrang Baloch, The Elections, Why Governments Fail in Pakistan, Service Delivery, Education and more.Rafiullah Kakar is a Public policy and development specialist from Balochistan.The Pakistan Experi…

Pakistan Lost is a series of audio essays on history exploring the choices that were made that impacted millions of people for decades to come. The first episode of the series explores the changing of the text of the Lahore Resolution and how that impacted the entire idea of Pakistan for decades to come.…

Fasi Zaka and Mosharraf Zaidi come on The Pakistan Experience to unpack Pakistan - What is Pakistan?On this episode, we disuss the beginning of How to Pakistan, Anwar ul Haq Kakkar, Afghan Refugees, Education in Pakistan, Public Policy, Conspiracy Theories, Social Media and Iran nay kyon missile maraFasi Zaka is a Pakistani political commentator, c…

We talk about old-timey accents, broken rental agreements, and the timeless hilarity of a good wind-up. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 7 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gm…

Absa Komal is a Journalist and the host of News Eye with Absa Komal.Absa Komal comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss The 2024 Elections, Media Coverage of the Election, Fake News on Social Media, Nawaz Sharif, Salman Akram Raja vs Aun Chaudhry, Ali Amin Gandapur, Election Campaigns and rigging in the elections.How many seats were stolen from …

Asad Toor is a journalist and a vlogger, famous for his Youtube channel Asad Toor Uncensored.Asad Toor comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss The Establishment, The Cases Against Imran Khan, Qazi Faez Isa, The Supreme Court, Journalism, Memes and more.Did the Establishment collude to make the cases against Imran Khan?Is Qazi Faez Isa working w…

Jibran Nasir is an Activist, Politician and Lawyer, he is running as an independent candidate in the 2024 Elections.Jibran Nasir comes back on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Karachi, his election campaign and the cases against Imran Khan.On this deep dive podcast, Jibran Nasir goes into the details of the Naazim Jokhio case, we also discuss the…

One of Pakistan's top journalists Talat Hussain comes on The Pakistan Experience for a fiery discussion on the role of the Establishment in Politics, the cases against Imran Khan and Elections 2024.On this deep dive podcast, we discuss Journalism, 9th May, Supreme Court's decision, Editorial Policy and more.Is Talat Hussain pro Establishment now?Wa…

Aasim Sajjad Akhtar comes back on The Pakistan Experience to break down electoral politics and discuss what a Revolution will look like. On this deep dive podcast, we discuss Voters, the Politics of Mainstream Parties, Digitization, Elite Status Quo, Uniting Dissenting Voices, Nationalization, Left vs Right Politics and Elections.Aasim Sajjad Akhta…