Business, Power, and Politics in Pakistan
Zeerak Rana's guest today is Dr. Adeel Malik, an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford; International Development Department. His research focuses on the political economy of development - P...
23 Sep 202347min
Pakistan on the Brink of a Food Insecurity Crisis | How Can It Be Prevented?
Dr. Neelum Nigar, the Director of the Center for Strategic Perspective (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, has taken up the mantle of overseeing research and advocacy efforts specif...
23 Sep 202337min
Neoliberalism: Principle, Controversies, and its Influence in South Asia
Dr. Gary Gerstle is a professor of American History at the University of Cambridge. Tune into this discussion as Gary explores the notion of Neoliberalism in his book "Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal ...
17 Sep 202335min
The Resurgence of COVID-19 in the United States | Misinformation | Threat of Evolving Variants
Dr. Zoovia Hamiduddin is a long-time medical practitioner and MD and is based in New York. Her specialization is internal medicine. Tune into this discussion as Dr. Zoovia and Raza Rumi explore the r...
17 Sep 202326min
Pakistan's Caretaker Government: Legitimacy, Authority, and Claim to Power
Today, our focus is on Pakistan's interim government and the potential repercussions it may have on the country's trajectory. Joining Nauriaz Rana is Syed Muhammad Ali, a development anthropologist ...
15 Sep 202328min
Pakistan's Economic Crossroads: IMF Dependency, Regional Balancing Act, and Sustainable Solutions
Economist Nauraiz Rana delves into Pakistan's economic history, the factors behind its recurrent economic crises, and potential solutions for long-term stability. Rana discusses the impact of globaliz...
14 Sep 202329min
Pakistan's Higher Education Quagmire
Dr. Yaqoob Bangash, a distinguished professor, researcher, and historian hailing from Lahore, Pakistan, addresses the critical issues plaguing higher education in Pakistan. This interview dives deep i...
12 Sep 202311min
Pakistan's Drinking Water Security Crisis
Pakistan currently faces a multitude of crises encompassing economic, political, and social turmoil, and an energy shortage. Amidst these challenges, a more pressing concern emerges, surpassing issues...
9 Sep 202340min
