The Knowledge Deficit: Rethinking Progress with Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy

The Knowledge Deficit: Rethinking Progress with Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy

In this episode Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy joins Dr. Ijaz Nabi to explore the roots of Pakistan’s current economic and social challenges. Moving beyond fiscal policy, Dr. Pervez argues that the real barriers to progress lie in our culture, education system and collective mindset as a society. He draws comparisons with India, Bangladesh and China to highlight how societies that value science, hard work and equality have managed to transform their future, while Pakistan remains trapped in cycles of poor governance, weak education and misplaced priorities.

From the collapse of higher education to the lack of work ethic and scientific curiosity, the conversation assesses what it would take to realign Pakistan’s path toward meaningful development. At its heart lies a simple but urgent question: can a nation rise without investing in knowledge, truth and learning?

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Justice Ayesha Malik on Rule of Law, Governance and True Cost of Weak Enforcement

Justice Ayesha Malik on Rule of Law, Governance and True Cost of Weak Enforcement

In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, Asad Rahim (Barrister) sits down with Justice Ayesha Malik, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan and a jurist whose work has significan...

29 Apr 1h

More Than Marks: What Education Owes the Next Generation

More Than Marks: What Education Owes the Next Generation

In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, Ayesha Hussain (Educationist and Author) sits down with Dr. Syed Turab Hussain (Economist, Educator and Principal of Aitchison College) to discuss one of the...

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The Future of Agriculture in Pakistan: What Really Drives Change

The Future of Agriculture in Pakistan: What Really Drives Change

This episode discusses how Climate change is impacting Pakistan's agricultural and what steps can Pakistan take to navigate this challenge.

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Development in an Age of Inequality and Polarisation

Development in an Age of Inequality and Polarisation

In this episode, Dr. Taimur Rahman joins Fasi Zaka for a wide ranging conversation on growth, inequality and inclusion in Pakistan. The discussion assesses the dominant development models, elite captu...

13 Jan 35min

When Floods Hit the Poor: Rethinking Poverty Graduation

When Floods Hit the Poor: Rethinking Poverty Graduation

When climate shocks hit the poorest, what happens to the programmes meant to lift them out of poverty? In this episode, Dr. Nasir and Dr. Adeel explore the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP)...

16 Dec 202528min

Revisiting Pakistan’s Past to Understand Its Present: Ayesha Jalal in Conversation

Revisiting Pakistan’s Past to Understand Its Present: Ayesha Jalal in Conversation

What can history teach us about Pakistan’s current economic dilemmas and its future? In this episode, Ayesha Jalal joins Ijaz Nabi to reflect on the country’s enduring political and economic challenge...

10 Nov 202528min

How to deliver economic growth in an uncertain world?

How to deliver economic growth in an uncertain world?

Global growth is slowing, debt burdens are rising and climate pressures are intensifying, what does this mean for the future of economies? In this episode, Dr. Roberta Gatti from World Bank and Shahru...

20 Okt 202538min

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