Talha Ahad Podcast

What will Pakistan's digital future look like? Will AI create new opportunities or disrupt existing jobs? Can digital payments, fintech, and innovation help build a more inclusive economy? And what will it take for Pakistan to become a truly digital nation by 2030?In this roundtable, experts discuss the biggest opportunities, challenges, and policy decisions shaping Pakistan's digital tran...

What’s driving Pakistan’s economy and auto industry today? In this episode, the CEO of Toyota Indus Motor Company, Ali Asghar Jamali, explains how rising oil prices, inflation, and the falling rupee are driving up car prices and changing the auto market. From the buzz around electric vehicles to the reality of policies and global competition, this conversation breaks it all down in a simple way. Y...

From a student writing hundreds of letters to British MPs to standing inside the UK Parliament himself, this Pakistani-born British MP shares a remarkable journey on the Talha Ahad Podcast, one shaped by ambition, identity, and destiny. He recalls meeting Benazir Bhutto at just 19, growing up Pakistani in Britain, and navigating power from both sides of the world. The conversation also explores de...

What is really happening behind the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict? In this episode, Tam Hussein, an award-winning investigative journalist, takes us deep into the hidden world of tribal politics, foreign fighters, and power plays shaping the war. From the rise of militant groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS to the real strategies of regional powers, we uncover the alliances, betrayals, and ambitions tha...

In this special UK Roundtable, Pakistani voices living in the UK unpack identity, belief, and the impact of stepping outside everything you were taught. From religious tolerance and colonial legacies to curriculum, culture shock, and life between Pakistan and London, this episode explores how exposure reshapes who we are. Featuring: • Talha Umer Rajput – President, Pakistan Society CULC • Momina A...

From cooking for Netflix, Soho House, and private international icons to reimagining how Pakistani flavors are experienced abroad, Saliha Khan Sadozai isn’t just serving meals; she’s reshaping narratives. In this conversation, Saliha shares how food became her medium for storytelling, representation, and advocacy. She fights for the people of Kashmir through food, using ingredients, memory, and cu...

In this episode, Badar Yousuf, Chief Financial Officer at National Foods Limited, shares how Pakistani food brands compete on international shelves and what it takes to stand out among global players. He talks about why today’s competition is brand versus brand, and how a clear identity, innovation, and strong taste help brands win. The conversation also looks at how Gen Z is changing food habits...

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Talha sits down with Fahad Malik, Zeeshan Shafqat Malik, and Sheikh Sajawal for a conversation that goes where most podcasts won’t: friendship under pressure, hard work that goes unnoticed, faith in moments of doubt, and the loneliness behind ambition. They debate Gen-Z, social media illusions, ego, integrity, money, growth, and why values matter more when no one i...

When the system isn’t built for you, what does it really take to break in and stay there? In this episode, we sit down with Farzana Baduel, one of the UK’s most respected PR experts, to examine how influence is built when access is never handed to you. Growing up British Pakistani in a hostile Britain and founding a PR firm without elite networks, Farzana reflects on power, exclusion, and the unsp...

In this conversation, Sahibzada Amir Jahangir, a former advisor and decades-long confidant, reflects on a side of Imran Khan that few have truly seen. From private moments in the UK to decisions made under immense power and pressure, the episode reveals how faith, humility, and an uncompromising moral line shaped him long before politics, and why those same traits became inconvenient once he enter...

Are you ready to build a business that actually lasts? In this roundtable episode, leaders from Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd ( Shell License) share grounded insights on what it truly takes to turn ideas into real impact. From founder mindset to execution, discipline, and long-term thinking, the conversation goes beyond surface-level entrepreneurship talk. This isn’t hype or motivation. It’s a clear, h...

In this episode, Danish Khaliq, Vice President Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan, takes us behind the scenes of bringing new electric vehicles (NEVs) to Pakistan. From floods, delays, and tough roads to winning the trust of drivers, he shares the real challenges and surprising successes of introducing something new to the streets. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to change how Pakista...

Pakistan’s energy sector sits at the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and long-term planning. In this episode, I sat down with the CEO of  PARCO Gunvor Limited to understand how Pakistan’s oil and energy ecosystem actually functions, from refining capacity and supply chains to the structural challenges that impact energy security and economic stability. This conversation focuses on realitie...

What are we getting wrong in education today? In this roundtable, Talha Ahad is joined by Ms. Kaneez Zehra (Executive Director, SAQE), Urwa Naeem (Senior Program Officer, SAQE), and Ms. Gulmina Bilal (Chairperson, NAVTTC) to unpack how rote learning, digital misinformation, and outdated systems are producing workers instead of thinkers. The discussion explores social media, AI, media literacy, men...

What does it take to succeed when the odds are stacked against you? Zishan Nurmohamed shares his remarkable journey from a council estate in North London to becoming a partner at EY (Ernst & Young). He opens up about childhood struggles, racism, cultural bias, and the enduring influence of his mother. Packed with powerful lessons on resilience, perseverance, and determination, this episode is...

What does childhood look like in Pakistan today? In this roundtable, I sit down with Pernille Ironside, UNICEF Pakistan’s Country Representative, along with children from the NCRC Child Advisory Panel, Baryal and Sania, to explore what children really need in today’s world. We examine how parental support, emotional care, and education shape a child’s growth, and ask: Are we truly listening to wha...

The world is changing, social media, AI, and Gen Alpha are redefining learning. But are our madrasas ready? In this episode, our guest explores how centuries-old Islamic education systems face a new challenge: balancing tradition with technology, and authority with empathy. Can faith education adapt without losing its essence? Watch to discover what’s possible. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on Y...

What really happens behind the closed doors of modern intelligence? In this rare and powerful conversation, we sit down with Sir David Omand GCB, British former senior civil servant & former Director of the GCHQ, to unravel the world most people only know through headlines, fiction, or rumours. From counter-terrorism missions and tracking Osama Bin Laden to preventing attacks planned across bo...

When Pakistan’s mobility sector was collapsing, Swvl was exiting, Careem was shifting focus, and funding was drying up, one woman quietly decided she wasn’t done solving the problem. What started as a single bus run on her maxed-out credit cards grew into one of the country’s most resilient mobility solutions. In this candid and powerful conversation, Maha Shahzad shares what kept her going throug...

Why does child abuse continue to go unpunished in Pakistan? Humaira explains how, in South Asia, traditions often overpower Islamic reforms, influencing women’s lives, family structures, and even the justice system. Violence, child abuse, polygamy, media exploitation, and misinterpreted faith hide in society’s shadows. She urges young women to embrace their identities, stay self-aware, and let jus...

In this episode of The UK Chapter, we sit down with Shahzad Younas, the man who left a fast-rising career at Morgan Stanley to fix a broken system of Muslim matchmaking and build Muzz_app, one of the world’s leading Muslim marriage platforms. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #shahzadyounas #muzz

In this episode, I sat down with the Founder and Trustee of British-Pakistan Foundation, Asif Rangoonwala, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and British Pakistani, to explore his journey of faith, hard work, and resilience. Asif reflects on his early struggles, the importance of humility, and the lessons he learned from building businesses like Eurobuns while giving back through the Rango...

Dr. Naeemi, an esteemed Islamic scholar and current Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), and Mr. Rasul, a prominent religious scholar and Chairman of Idara Fikr-e-Jadeed, Lahore, explore how faith, culture, and intellect shape morality, including sensitive topics like sex education. From Sufi influence to modern education, they discuss why Islam looks different across regions, how se...

Amir Anzur sits down with Talha Ahad to share his journey, vision, and insights on building Pakistan’s global presence in tech. From his experiences working with the Dubai government, where he learned the power of confident women leaders, entrepreneurial government culture, and a global outlook, to his role as CMO of Pakistan Software Export Board. Amir explains how Pakistan can scale its IT expor...

Exiled leaders, banned tycoons, jailed politicians, secret influence from London, fractured alliances, and silent power play. Pakistan’s politics is shaped as much abroad as at home. From Altaf Hussain’s decline, Malik Riaz’s UK ban, and Imran Khan’s shifting influence, to British courts, hidden networks, media weaknesses, and the political figures who quietly direct 2025, Murtaza Ali Shah breaks...