Talha Ahad Podcast

In this episode, my guest is Mustafa Kamal, a former mayor of Karachi and founder of the Pak Sarzameen Party. From his rise to power to his disillusionment with the MQM and rejoining MQM Pakistan, we discussed the fall of Altaf Hussain, the missing MQM party workers, and the role of the establishment in Karachi. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to...

In this episode, my guest is Zafar Abbas, the man leading JDC as one of the most active, prominent and effective social welfare organizations in Pakistan. He talked about his journey from starting with collecting blood to the establishment of the JDC Welfare Organization and also share his personal experiences regarding social works in Karachi. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify,...

In this episode, my guest is Aamer Ejaz, the Chief Digital Officer of Jazz. He talked about his journey from aspiring to be a doctor to becoming an engineer. We delve into his experience working in Bangladesh, and discuss how telcos are evolving to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape. Aamer also shares insights into Pakistan's largest homegrown OTT platform, Tamasha, and the vision...

‘He saw, he came, he conquered.’ Grew up in Karachi when the city was known for its harmony, went to the U.S. only to learn and on returning, started companies like LMKR and LMKT to change the game of technology in the oil and gas industry. Now with decades of experience, he is investing and mentoring startup founders. This is the story of Atif Rais Khan. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube...

Military, Judiciary and Bureaucracy to forget elite privileges, political franchises role in destruction of Pakistan’s economy, having integrity but no competency, in this episode I discussed the lesser known yet broader issues of Pakistan with former finance minister of Pakistan Miftah Ismail. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #T...

From being born disabled to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Here's a guy who opened his restaurant at the age of 21 and amidst his studies, he swarms. From politics to social media marketing, he conquered every form.   This is the story of Zeeshan Shafquat Malik. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahadpodcast

From social issues videos to main stream media, I sat with a man who's gone famous from the drama Parizaad. He shared his views on the Pakistan's history, complexions and culture.   This is the story of Adeel Afzal. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahadpodcast #adeelafzal

Started with PPP, then spend around 2 decades with PML-N and now he is the member of PTI; I sat with former senator Syed Zafar Ali Shah to understand how Pakistani politics works and why democracy is facing a constant threat.   This is the story of Syed Zafar Ali Shah. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahadpodcast #pakistan...

Today, I'm having a conversation with Hamza Bhatti who become viral on social media roughly over the year through his food vlogs. I dive into his personal life, early career and journey towards the content creation.   This is the Story of Hamza Bhatti. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahadpodcast #hamzabhatti

I sat down with the award-winning Pakistani filmmaker Jawad Sharif and hear his inspiring journey as a cinematographer, producer, and director, and findout how he uses his work to bring light to important social issues. Watch and know about his award-winning feature films and his mission to invoke empathy and compassion through the power of storytelling.   This is the story of Jawad Sharif (D...

I sat down with Shahzad Khan, the Head of Channels, Corp Business & Productive Lending at Telenor Microfinance bank to hear about his journey of bringing Apple to the Middle East. We talked about financial literacy, the culture of saving, and Pakistan's potential growth in the next decade.    This is the story of Shahzad Khan. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or where...

Known as the most vocal parliamentarian, I sat down with Senator Mushtaq and discussed the complex dynamics of Pakistani politics, his reasoning of opposing Joyland, the Transgender Persons Act 2018 and the rise and fall of Jamat-e-Islami.   This is the story of Senator Mushtaq Ahmad. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahadp...

This is the story of a man who thought of fulfilling his dreams and saying goodbye to his colorful life by walking on the path of death. In hopes of making a career, he crossed more than 5 borders and reached Germany.   This is the story of Muhammad Naveed.   In collaboration with Migrant Resource Centre Pakistan. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to l...

He lost both of his parents at a young age. He studied computer engineering but became an ecommerce entrepreneur. He started his podcast as a hobby but later conquered the field.    This is the Story of Naeem Sikandar. The nineth episode is out now. Search 'Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talhaahadpodcast #naeemsikandarp...

Last year Shahzad Khan left Pakistan and tried to migrate to Europe illegally. It was a journey in which he witnessed deceit, torture, pain and death.    This is Shahzad Khan’s story.   In collaboration with Migrant Resource Centre Pakistan. The eighth episode is out now. Search 'Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. #talh...

Choosing an unconventional path by becoming an energy reader, Muhammad Hammad found the pivotal answers in life. In Episode 7 of Talha Ahad Podcast, I sat down with a man whose childhood experiences made him explore spiritual healing. This is the story of Muhammad Hammad. The seventh episode is out now. Search 'Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to your&nbs...

Exploring the undocumented world of migration, I sat down with a man who travelled from KP to Balochtistan and eventually crossed into Iran, in search of work to support his family but got stuck in an illegal circle. In Episode 6 of Talha Ahad Podcast, we listen to the story of Peer Muhammad and how he ended up in Iran.   In Collaboration with Migrant Resource Centre Pakistan. The sixth episo...

Going through life looking for answers to the universe's most difficult questions, I sat down with Moez Aryan to discuss his multi-cultural childhood, his journey through music and how he dealt with mental health. In Episode 5 of Talha Ahad Podcast, we unfold the story of a Pakistani whose roots are in western Asia. The fifth episode is out now. Search 'Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify or w...

From becoming the sole breadwinner of the family after his father’s accident, cracking the code of money making and now preparing young minds for a competitive world, here is the success story of a multi-millionaire turned youth icon. In Episode 5 of Talha Ahad Podcast, Azad Chaiwala shares his journey for the first time.  The fourth episode is out now. Search 'Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube,...

From not taking the traditional route of joining the family business to starting something of his own, here is a story of a young boy who dreamed of mastering another world and eventually became a guru of the digital landscape. In episode 3 of Talha Ahad Podcast,  Haris Khan talks about his distaste for the education system in Pakistan and the developing structure of the online world. The thi...

From starting a real estate business with only 4 people to creating a job market for around 6,000 people, here is a one-of-a-kind success story of the man behind Zameen.com. In episode 2 of the Talha Ahad Podcast, hear Zeeshan Ali Khan, the man behind one of the fastest growing property portals in Pakistan. The Second Episode is out now. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever...

From losing his mother at the age of 16 to getting inducted in the CIA for an investigative story, Azaz Syed opened his heart out. In Episode 1 of my podcast, Talha Ahad Podcast, I discussed the complex nature of Pakistani media and how it takes a toll on the mental health of journalists. The First Episode is out now. Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen...

It was journalism that brought me back to Islamabad from London in 2016. Over the last 6 years, I have been privileged enough to meet with lots of interesting people from former PM Imran Khan, to Guantanamo Bay prisoners, to industry leaders, politicians, creatives, and all kinds of people in between. The stories they shared off-screen were far more fascinating than the ones they told on screen.&n...

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