Concerns Mount Over Afghan Refugee Crackdown in Pakistan: Questions Surrounding Policy Shifts
Faryal Shahzad is joined by Amina Masood, a human rights activist leading a petition to halt the crackdown on Afghans. In early October, Pakistan's interim government declared that all illegal immig...
8 Des 202336min
Diaspora Engagement: Examining the Recent Congressional Resolution on Human Rights in Pakistan
Hosts Misbah Azam and Faraz Dervesh are in conversation with Dr. Ameena Zia, the founder of Blue Ridge Impact Consulting, delving into a recent congressional bill addressing human rights violations in...
8 Des 202324min
Decoding BRICS: Implications and Prospects for Pakistan's Membership
Today's conversation with economist Nauraiz Rana (World Bank), and Rammal Hashmi delves into geopolitics and global alliances, with a focus on BRICS—the consortium comprising Brazil, Russia, India, Ch...
8 Des 202316min
Crisis in Gaza: Netanhayu's Claims, Political Stances, and Hopes for Ceasefire
Host Amina Saqib is joined by Prof. Junaid Ahmad, who teaches Religion, Law, and Global Politics and is the Director of the Center for the Study of Islam and Decoloniality, Islamabad, Pakistan. Child...
8 Des 202328min
Building a progressive grassroots movement in Pakistan| The plight of working poor |Ammar Ali Jan
Ammar Ali Jan reflects on the challenges observed during his tenure in Pakistani universities, particularly at Government College and Punjab University. He shares his experiences witnessing the aspi...
1 Des 202315min
COP28: Making Loss and Damage Fund Work| Will Rich Countries Contribute to Climate Action?
Maryam Shabbir, an environmental expert, is joined by Harjeet Singh, Head of Global Political Strategy at Climate Action Network International to discuss the upcoming COP28. At COP27 in Sharm El She...
1 Des 202316min
Pakistan's Disastrous Performance in Cricket World Cup 2023 | Islamabad United GM Speaks
Harris Jalil Mir, General Manager of Islamabad United, joins Nauraiz Rana in reflecting on Pakistan's performance in the recently concluded cricket World Cup 2023. From a fan's perspective, it's und...
1 Des 202321min
Amplifying Diaspora Voices in the US, Local Leadership, and Human Rights Advocates
Hosts Misbah Azam and Faraz Darvesh are joined by Dr Ameena Zia, professor of Political Economy and founder of Blue Ridge Impact Consulting, with a focus on sustaining policy matters; and Sumbul Auran...
24 Nov 202325min
