This is a special episode on the plight of political workers in Pakistan. Specifically, I am talking about the social media 'activists' that nearly all political parties have in Pakistan.

Special Episode: Political Workers and Their Fate

Mar 26th, 2018 24m 8s

This is a special episode on the plight of political workers in Pakistan. Specifically, I am talking about the social media 'activists' that nearly all political parties have in Pakistan.

Senate and Beyond - Unlikely Election Season

Mar 16th, 2018 22m 22s

This week I talk Senate Elections and what is to come. I talk about why I am convinced a Technocratic government is coming and the crisis in PML - N where the focus is now to get rid of N and S.

Senate and Beyond - Unlikely Election Season

Mar 16th, 2018 22m 22s

This week I talk Senate Elections and what is to come. I talk about why I am convinced a Technocratic government is coming and the crisis in PML - N where the focus is now to get rid of N and S.

Judicial Independence, Activism and PML N

Feb 22nd, 2018 29m 40s

This week I am talking about the court decisions about disqualification of Mian Nawaz Sharif, the impact on PML N as well as ideas of Judicial Independence and Activism

Judicial Independence, Activism and PML N

Feb 22nd, 2018 29m 40s

This week I am talking about the court decisions about disqualification of Mian Nawaz Sharif, the impact on PML N as well as ideas of Judicial Independence and Activism

NA 154 - What Happened

Feb 13th, 2018 28m 7s

I talk at length about what happened in NA 154. Building on the twitter thread, I talk about the local politics and internal party rifts that are hurt PTI and led to this shock defeat. I talk about professionalizing the political parties and wh

NA 154 - What Happened

Feb 13th, 2018 28m 7s

Elections, Alliances and Media Accountability

Feb 4th, 2018 20m 31s

This week I am talking about upcoming elections, why the politicians need to get their act together and why a technocratic government would be a bad idea. Then I talk about media integrity and claims. I am suggesting parliamentary hearings of

Elections, Alliances and Media Accountability

Feb 4th, 2018 20m 31s

New Government, Reforms and Academia

Dec 26th, 2017 24m 11s

I talk about the new government that we will have and the caveats it brings for Pakistan. I also discuss the next 5-year plan and the institutional reforms on the table. Lastly, I talk academics. I plan to continue to talk on this from differ

Regional Relations and State Capacity

Nov 22nd, 2017 25m 2s

This week I am discussing what I learned and observed at the South Asian Economic Summit as well as the issues of state capacity with regards to Islamabad Dharna. I argue that state capacity is high but the state only chooses to apply it strate

Maryam, Succession & Foreign Office

Nov 4th, 2017 23m 35s

In this episode, I am talking how Maryam is being let down a path that leads to nowhere by her advisers. The problem of succession and why our Foreign Office needs to understand how modern diplomacy works.

Bilawal, Youth and Unicorns

Oct 31st, 2017 25m 28s

This episode I discuss the Bilawal Zardari interview followed by growing economic concerns of a different kind. I end with a creative idea I have observed in East Asia that might help Pakistan with taxation.

Media Victimization & Early Elections

Oct 28th, 2017 21m 54s

In this episode, I am taking apart the discussion on why we need to be feeling bad for the same media that refuses to acknowledge the cowardice it shows in times of crisis. Secondly, I explain why we need early elections and why a technocrat go

Critical Thinking, Education and Backstabbers

Oct 25th, 2017 27m 18s

In this episode I talk about Critical Thinking crisis Dr. Faisal Bari raised in his article recently. I talk at length about the problems we face regarding that in our education system. I end with a simple request to call for fresh elections in

Split Party, SM Teams and Foreign Policy

Oct 21st, 2017 25m 7s

I talk about the impending party realignment in PML (N), why it matters and how it will happen. I also talk about the SM Teams and structures that parties run. I explain why they need to change. Lastly, I end by discussing failure of narrative

Taxes, Politics & 'Liberals'

Oct 18th, 2017 26m 23s

This week I talk about the shifting power dynamic in PML (N) and the government's insistence on using economic policy that is deeply flawed. I also take on the 'liberals' and argue why it is about time we started calling them what they are; C

Political & Economic Realities - Catching Up

Oct 14th, 2017 26m 29s

I am back after a few weeks of hiatus on a new platform! This week I am explaining where we stand with regards to Politics and Economics of #Pakistan. I also talk why our Foreign office needs to do better

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