🇵🇰 Pakistan Episodes

Sarah Munir is a teacher, Fulbright scholar and a journalist. She has previously worked at Twitter - she comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Social Media, US-Pak relations, globalization and the future of humanity.   We get into a deep dive discussion about the role social media plays in our society.  Has Social Media been revolutionary? Has it helped give people a voice?  or has it been co-opted by the powerful and the status quo?  How dangerous are social echo chambers?   This is the sixth of our seven part special series in collaboration with the Pak-US Alumni Network titled, 'Conversations for Change', where we discuss pressing social issues, and have conversations about them with experts.  The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.  We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience   And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience   The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.   https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Uloomi Kareem Shaheen, this episode explores MMA fighting. How Uloomi developed his interest? When he started fighting professionally? Does this sport have monetary benefits? Was he a troubled child? Is there any correlation between fighting and letting out anger? Will this sport be commercialized in future? Tune in to know about the philosophy behind mixed martial arts, who Anita Karim is, arranging fighting events and more! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Uloomi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uloomi/

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Arslan Ash, this episode explores his journey and e-sports industry in Pakistan. How has he got into gaming? When he started playing? Why wasn’t arcade culture supported? How he started playing nationally? How old he was when he won nationals? How did internationally e-gaming happen for him? Where he sees gaming industry of Pakistan? What is FGC’s? Tune in to know more on his plans for gaming industry, twitch, monetization, and career in e-sports! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Arslan Ash’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arslan.ash/

The Bachodiyan gang, Usman, Lilith, Mariam Shafqat Goraya, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh, are joined by Ekta and Sajeer for a special Valentines Day Bachodiyan where we talk about our relationships, our loves, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, red flags and parents.  How was our first time? What was the best time? What to look for in a relationship? How do we deal with trolls who abuse us?  Find out in this four hour marathon of Bachodiyan with Usman Rana (IG: Usmannic), Lilith (IG: Lilith_hannum) and Mariam Shafqat Goraya (IG: Mariamgoraya)  Nothing said on Bachodiyan is meant to be taken seriously.  Bachodiyan is a subset of podcast, The Pakistan Experience. Nothing we say on Bachodiyan is meant to be taken seriously, it is format created for us friends to say shit, mess around and make fun of each other.  The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanex...​ And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1​ https://www.facebook.com/thepakistane...​ https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpe...​ The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/​ https://twitter.com/shehzad89​ https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Farhat Hussein, this episode explores the tales of 1971 from a civilian’s perspective. What has he experienced during 1971 war? What happened during 1971? How long he had to live in India? How Indian warden treated them? Did his family know about his whereabouts? What he thinks of today’s Pakistan? What he thinks about Seth Abid? Did he work directly under him? Was he a smuggler? Did he really kidnap Benazir Bhutto? Tune in to know more on Pakistan’s future, textile industry and youth! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan

Sajeer Shaikh hosts a special cross over episode of The Pakistan Experience, a lot of you have been asking for an episode about who I am, how I got here and what all I have done, this was meant to be that but what ended up happening was a very special conversation on Psychedelics, Friendship and Mental Health.   Sajeer Shaikh and Shehzad Ghias Shaikh explore the universe, their lives, their trauma, their mental health, their love and everything that they have learned.    Thori philosophy, thori bachodiyan - even I am not sure what this episode is - sunay aur aap log bataye ye episode kya thee?  The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.  We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience  And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexperience  The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Omer Pervez Khan, this episode investments deeply. What investment is? What ROI and inflation is? What are the good areas of investment? How to diversify money? Does not saving money impacts economy? Tune in to know more on cash printing, bitcoin, and the coming good, okay and worst-case scenario of world’s economy! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Omer Pervez’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-parvez-khan

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Meenah Tariq, this episode explores startups and venture capitalism. How she ends up in entrepreneurship and VC. How investment works in startups? What is the buy in for her hedge fund? What is fit product marketing and why it is important. Do we have strong business cases in Pakistan? Why do we not have localized success stories in mainstream media? Do incubation centers work? Tune in to know more on stocks, IPO’s, growth capitalism, investment return and startups! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Meenah Tariq’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meenahtariq/

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Abdullah Khattak, this episode explores his journey. How he started. What happened to his previous channel? Is there any correlation between blogging and influencers with medical background? How he sees YouTube industry of Pakistan? What were his thought behind his educational content? What is his plan with medicines? Tune in to know more on TikTok, his liking toward watches and his interaction with diverse people! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Abdullah Khattak social(s): · https://www.youtube.com/abdullahkhattak · https://www.instagram.com/ak02k/

Sajjad Hussain Changezi was a Rotary Peace Fellow at North Carolina University. He is a Hazara Human Rights Activist.   Sajjad comes on the podcast to discuss the recent barbaric killings of Haraza coal mine workers, his hunger strike, Imran Khan's comments and the history of the Hazara community.    The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience  And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexperience  The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Qazi Saleem, this episode explores foreign services and relations of Pakistan. Who Qazi Saleem is? When has he joined foreign services? What life of a foreign officer is like? Were Pakistan’s historical foreign decisions right at the time? How western policy lens can’t be right all the time? How important Turkey’s alliance is for Pakistan. Where will India be in next five years? What is the biggest challenge foreign office faces? Tune in to find more on fifth generation warfare, Pakistan’s golden geo-strategic position, and what future CSS aspirants need to know! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Qazi Saleem’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/qazisaleem Qazi Saleem’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qazisaleem

Manan Ahmed, Associate Professor, is a historian of South Asia and the littoral western Indian Ocean world from 1000-1800 CE. His areas of specialization include intellectual history in South and Southeast Asia; critical philosophy of history, colonial and anti-colonial thought. He is the author of 'The Loss of Hindustan: The Invention of India' and 'A Book of Conquest'.   Manan comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his latest book, 'The Loss of Hindustan', and we get into a deep dive discussion about history and the need for the decolonization process.  How many things we take be natural were actually constructed by Colonization? Till we do not reexamine our own history, we will continue struggling with the identity crises that face us.    On this podcast we discuss, the historical significance of the word 'Hindustan', the process by which Colonizers enslaved us, the Hindutva philosophy, the language debate and 1971.  The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience  And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience  The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 

Tahera Hasan is Lawyer / Founder - Director Imkaan Welfare Organisation, and Dr. Severine Minot teaches in the field of migration studies and cultural studies while also supporting the pedagogical objectives of the Liberal Core program during her stay at Habib University.  We get into a deep dive discussion about human trafficking.  This is the fifth of our seven part special series in collaboration with the Pak-US Alumni Network titled, 'Conversations for Change', where we discuss pressing social issues, and have conversations about them with experts.  The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings Celebrating our FIRST FIFTY episodes with you. Thank you so much for all the love you have shown us, it means the world to us. In conversation with Khayyam Sajid, this episode explores his journey. How he started. Why he chose to work behind the camera. What was his environment like when he grew up? His special bond with mother. His passion. Tune in to know more on productivity, gender, and growth mentality! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Khayyam Sajid’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidfilms/

Anchor is not letting us upload a 5 hour podcast so we have broken it up in two parts, here is part 2. Mariam, Lilith and Usman are back for another session of Bachodiyan, in this birthday special episode of Bachodiyan we discuss sexuality, the line between consent and assault, the institution of monogamy, tips to spice up your love life, and end with our usual therapy session. Can friends hurt you more than lovers? Do men know what consent it? Is all monogamy bullshit? Will Shehzad ever find a bride? Find out in this four hour marathon of Bachodiyan with Usman Rana (IG: Usmannic), Lilith (IG: Lilith_hannum) and Mariam Shafqat Goraya  (IG: Mariamgoraya) Bachodiyan is a subset of podcast, The Pakistan Experience. Nothing we say on Bachodiyan is meant to be taken seriously, it is format created for us friends to say shit, mess around and make fun of each other. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexperience The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Khizer Khan, this episode explores his journey. How and when he started social commentary? When has he moved back to Pakistan? What his experience has been liked? Is GenZ smarter? What are his thoughts on online exams and student’s activism around it? What is the future of his content? What he consumes? What are his thoughts on relationships and dating culture? Why it is so difficult to get married in Pakistan? Tune in to know more on his men’s grooming business and ‘KCUBE’! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Khizer Khan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khizeee/ Khizer Khan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KhizarKhan/

Anchor is not letting us upload a 5 hour podcast so we have broken it up in two parts, here is part 1. Mariam, Lilith and Usman are back for another session of Bachodiyan, in this birthday special episode of Bachodiyan we discuss sexuality, the line between consent and assault, the institution of monogamy, tips to spice up your love life, and end with our usual therapy session.   Can friends hurt you more than lovers? Do men know what consent it? Is all monogamy bullshit? Will Shehzad ever find a bride?   Find out in this four hour marathon of Bachodiyan with Usman Rana (IG: Usmannic), Lilith (IG: Lilith_hannum) and Mariam Shafqat Goraya  (IG: Mariamgoraya) Bachodiyan is a subset of podcast, The Pakistan Experience. Nothing we say on Bachodiyan is meant to be taken seriously, it is format created for us friends to say shit, mess around and make fun of each other.   The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience   And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexperience   The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.  https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Khalilullah Khan, this episode explores analytics of freelancing. How his journey started? How target demographics works? How has he started YouTube? What kind of content he created initially? What was his breakout moment? What SEO is and how it works? What power local language has? Tune in to know about monetization with premium content, marketing, niche-based content, GenZ and more! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Khalilullah Khan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khalilullahkhan1/ Khalilullah Khan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/khalilullahkhan1

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In conversation with Umair Qureshi, this episode explores education system of Pakistan. What is ‘thinking school organization’? How it is different? What is the primary purpose of education? Do we need higher education? What is vocational training? Why we lack in it in Pakistan? What is the debate on ‘Single National Curriculum’? Tune in to know more on critical thinking, Montessori system and what kind of tech can be integrated in our education systems in coming years! Follow us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Umair Qureshi’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/UmairSQureshi

Peter Jacob is a human rights activist with 28 years of experience. He is currently the director of Centre for Social Justice in Lahore, Pakistan.    We get into a deep dive discussion about life as a minority in Pakistan, what the future holds, comparing today to Zia's time, and ofcourse we discuss the poetry of resistance.  This is the fourth of our seven part special series in collaboration with the Pak-US Alumni Network titled, 'Conversations for Change', where we discuss pressing social issues, and have conversations about them with experts.   The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience.   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience   And Please stay in touch:  https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1  https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience  https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience   The 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. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder.   https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/  https://twitter.com/shehzad89  https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh