Best The Pakistan Experience Podcasts (2024)

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Benazir Bhutto aur Pakistan mai Democracy ka Qatal - Pakistan Lost 8:57

6h ago8:57

8:57

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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 225: England's Experiments; Capsey The Great; Tier 2 23:56

1h ago23:56

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This week in women's cricket: Have England’s dizzying experimental selections gone too far? The return of Capsey The Great What will Tier 2 look like? The ECB’s attempts to fit women’s cricket into a men’s cricket-shaped box

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Can Pakistan be the next Digital Destination of the World? - Javed Iqbal Syed - BAT GBS - #TPE 362 1:04:13

7h ago1:04:13

1:04:13

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…

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Celebrity Info Leaked - Junaid Akram vs Imran Riaz Khan - PTI vs PML-N Paid Campaigns - #TPE 47:08

2d ago47:08

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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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 224: Afghanistan Women's Plea; England v New Zealand; Hollie Armo 26:21

10d ago26:21

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This week: ⁠Afghanistan women in exile ask for help from ICC - will they get it? England v NZ - Returns to form for Capsey, Bell & Kemp ⁠Would this NZ team beat NZ from 2018? ⁠Why Hollie Armitage signing for Durham is good news for everyone! (Except Yorkshire!)

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Sahil Adeem's Logical Fallacies - SAMAA TV, Youtube, Womens Rights and Khalil - #JahilKaun #TPE 1:22:00

8d ago1:22:00

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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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 223: England v New Zealand; Tammy Beaumont; South Africa v India 21:57

16d ago21:57

21:57

This week's women's cricket news: England hammer New Zealand but does it mean Jon-Ball is working? Beaumont lifts the curtain on player management in the England camp Records smashed in the South Africa v India Test Why we need a women’s Test Championship

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Will BJP win a Majority in India? - Uzair Younus compares the Pakistani and Indian Economy - #TPE 1:59:43

19d ago1:59:43

1:59:43

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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 222: CE Cup Finals Day; ⁠A Brace of Bryces; England T20 Squad 23:16

23d ago23:16

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This week: We reflect on an amazing final Finals Day at Derby! A Brace of Bryces & why the current set-up benefits both Scotland AND England What progress has there been in 4 years of the Lottie Cup? Our favourite Lottie Cup memories Another boring England squad announcement

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 221: Dani Hazell; Tier 1 Names; England Squad; Kirstie Gordon 23:35

28d ago23:35

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This week: Dani Hazell to coach Durham - what a coup! Should counties retain regional names? What will Tier 2 look like? A very dull England squad announcement Kirstie Gordon’s England v Scotland dilemma

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 220: CE Cup; Surrey signings; a missed opportunity in the USA 18:26

1M ago18:26

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This week on the CRICKETher Weekly: State of play in the #CECup What should double headers look like next year? Surrey announce their first 4 contracts - but where will England players end up? Why the USA should have hosted a women’s World Cup (not a men’s one)

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 219 - England v Pakistan; England Captaincy; Sparks Coaches Exit 23:49

1M ago23:49

23:49

This week in women's cricket news: England unconvincing v Pakistan A run-down of possible future England captains - is Scrivens really such a mad option? Lancashire get the timing wrong on double headers Sparks part ways with coaches mid-season - a bold move!

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 218: Yorkshire; England v Pakistan; Lottie Cup; Issy Wong 28:53

2M ago28:53

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This week in women's cricket: The ECB cave to Yorkshire... again England fail to inspire or entertain v Pakistan Exciting games in the Lottie Cup Issy Wong goes on loan to Storm

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 217: England v Pakistan; Picking on Potential; Australia's T20 Comp 19:53

2M ago19:53

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This week: Why England v Pakistan is a poor test ahead of the World Cup Are England picking on potential instead of results? The ECB's "record-breaking financial results" NSW and Victoria win big in Australia's new 20-over state competition

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Is Pakistan's Master Narrative Anti-India and Anti-Hindu? - Two Pakistans - Shehzad Ghias #TPE 45:30

2M ago45:30

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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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 216: England v Pakistan; Scotland v Ireland; Yorkshire's T1 Wheeze 32:11

2M ago32:11

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This week's bumper edition of women's cricket news: England v Pakistan - is JonBall working? Scotland are going to a World Cup but what’s the future for Ireland? ECB take a stand (ish) on Afghanistan How will privatisation of The 100 impact the women? Yorkshire’s new plan to get into Tier 1

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Was PTI the political wing of the Military Establishment? - From 2011 Jalsa to 9th May - #TPE 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

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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 …

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Why is Balochistan ignored by the Mainstream Media? - Waqas Alam on Gwadar Flooding - #TPE 356 1:40:02

2M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

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…

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Colonialism, Religion and the Tablighi Jamaat - Arsalan Khan - #TPE 355 1:47:49

2M ago1:47:49

1:47:49

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,…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 215: England's AI Selector, Bess Heath, WBBL Ruined? 25:38

2M ago25:38

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This week: RHF Trophy: Diamonds pull off a thriller v Sparks! England squad v Pakistan: was it selected by AI or Jon Lewis? Bess Heath becomes Amy Jones's formal understudy Will England take an A team to Ireland? Cricket Australia shorten WBBL - Syd isn't happy

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Resistance, Revolution, PTM and Mahrang Baloch - Ismat Raza Shahjehan - #TPE 354 1:30:46

2M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

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…

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Understanding Islam, Javed Ghamidi, Shariah and the Establishment - Muhammad Hassan Ilyas - #TPE 353 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 214: RHF Trophy; Dani Hazell; England Squad Dilemmas 27:34

3M ago27:34

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In women's cricket news this week: RHF Trophy: What’s gone wrong for the Blaze & right for the Vipers? Dani Hazell reacts to Durham beating Yorkshire in the race to host a Tier 1 side Is AI being used to select the England squad v Pakistan? Plus, meet Vipers superfan Deirdre

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IMF, Military Governments, Bureaucracy and the Economy - Ishrat Husain - #TPE 352 2:06:40

3M ago2:06:40

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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…

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Kya Urdu ko as a National Language Pakistan kay oopar impose kiya gaya - Pakistan Lost - #TPE 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

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…

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Cultural Connections, Kartarpur and SouthAsia Peace - Beena Sarwar - Aman ki Asha - #TPE 352 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 213: Stars upset Vipers in RHF; Durham win T1; Meg Lanning opens up 30:44

3M ago30:44

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On the women's cricket show week: Stars upset Vipers in the RHF Trophy Winners & losers in the race to host a Tier 1 county Meg Lanning opens up about her international retirement 3 women winners for Wisden

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22 of my Family members were killed in Gaza but I Shall Not Hate - Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish - #TPE 350 57:57

3M ago57:57

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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, …

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The Mother's Mental Health, Depression and Pregnancy - Amn Karim Ahmad - #TPE 349 53:05

3M ago53:05

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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…

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Citizenship, State and Pakistan's use of Religion - Ali Usman Qasmi - #TPE 348 2:19:54

3M ago2:19:54

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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 …

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 212: Regionals; Best Overseas; PCA Highlight Access Issues 24:48

3M ago24:48

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In women's cricket news this week: We're gearing up for a strange final season of regionals Who is the best overseas signing? Can Vipers do the double again? PCA report highlights continued issues with pay & facilities We review 2 documentaries: Cricket Actually and Bring The Thunder

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Which Election was the worst? - Election Analysis 2008 to 2024 - Shehzad Ghias #TPE 53:47

3M ago53:47

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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…

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The Journey of TPE, Euro Trip and Using Children for Content - Sajeer Shaikh - Shehzad Ghias - #TPE 2:35:18

3M ago2:35:18

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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…

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Funding, Western Agenda and Elitist; Myths and Misconceptions - Aurat March Organizers - #TPE 347 1:36:21

3M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

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…

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ISI, Taliban and Kashmir: A History of Militancy in Pakistan - Zahid Hussain - TPE 346 1:18:52

3M ago1:18:52

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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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 211: England v New Zealand; Capsey: Devine; U19 Tri-Series 22:23

3M ago22:23

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This week in women's cricket: England win the ODI series v NZ but struggle with the bat Sophie Devine shines but what's the future for NZ? Is the jury still out on Alice Capsey? England U19s win their tri-series Are male cricketers overpaid?

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Democracy vs Dictatorship - - Stolen Elections 1977 to 2008 Shehzad Ghias - #TPE 26:53

3M ago26:53

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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…

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Pakistan's Security: Afghanistan, Taliban and TTP 2.0 - Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud - #TPE 345 1:49:51

3M ago1:49:51

1:49:51

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…

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200K Livestream with Mariam Goraya, Tamkenat Mansoor, Adeel Afzal and Ali Aftab Saeed 2:50:50

3M ago2:50:50

2:50:50

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…

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History of Stolen Elections in Pakistan 1947-1970 - Shehzad Ghias - #TPE 20:21

3M ago20:21

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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…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 210: England & England A v New Zealand; Women's Ashes Back at the G 24:49

4M ago24:49

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This week: England v NZ T20s: Bouchier and Filer positives for England England A lose to NZ: Has the regional system failed? 2025 Women's Ashes: Cricket Australia want to #FillTheMCG again

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Moin Akhtar, Anwar Maqsood and Karachi Literature Festival - Shehzad Ghias - #TPE 39:02

3M ago39:02

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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…

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Art, Power and Poetry - Harris Khalique on Vedic, Sanskrit and Arab roots of Pakistan - #TPE 344 1:42:44

4M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

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…

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Why is the Mainstream Media Journalism Failing? - Arifa Noor - #TPE 343 57:33

4M ago57:33

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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…

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Mahrang Baloch, Governance and Educational Crisis in Pakistan - Rafiullah Kakar - #TPE 342 1:19:57

4M ago1:19:57

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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…

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Pakistan ka matlab kya? - Lahore Resolution vs Pakistan Resolution - Urdu - Pakistan Lost - #TPE 14:45

4M ago14:45

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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.…

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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 209: England v NZ; Hundred Draft; Scottish Super 10s; Afghanistan 31:22

4M ago31:22

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This week's women's cricket roundup: England stuff up v NZ A shambolic Hundred draft Cricket Scotland try to shoehorn women into their Super 10 tournament Cricket Australia take an important stance v Afghanistan

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Difficulties in Pakistan, Education and Anwar ul Haq Kakkar - Mosharraf Zaidi and Fasi Zaka - #TPE 1:07:29

4M ago1:07:29

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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…

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Rigging, Election Coverage, PML-N's loss and the Future of Independents - Absa Komal - #TPE 340 2:04:37

4M ago2:04:37

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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 …

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Qazi Faez Isa's Supreme Court, The Establishment and Imran Khan - Asad Ali Toor - #TPE 339 1:56:26

4M ago1:56:26

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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…

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