Dildar Pakistan

Convenient Amnesia is about our short memories, especially for Pakistan's political affairs.  dildarpakistan@hotmail.com

Convenient Amnesia is about our short memories, especially for Pakistan's political affairs.  dildarpakistan@hotmail.com    

US forces are finally  out of Afghanistan after 20 years. Have they really left for good? A brief comparison and a simplistic look at  US foreign policy against poorer countries twenty years ago and today. Contact_dildarpakistan@hotmail.com    

Pakistan's political stage has never been so restless but interesting in the year 2021. Opposition keeps media busy because mostly they want to stay relevant. These headlines are also interesting because they have flavour of every day language expressions. I am just sharing my observations about the news and interesting headlines. Some headlines are as such that you don't need to read or listen to...

The tradition of storytelling overall seems to have faded somewhat, in fast paced life especially in cities. These days when both parents are working and have to juggle so many things in a day, I am sure there are times when they put their children to bed without taking few minutes to tell them a simple story to fall asleep to. For most children, IPads have become substitute baby sitters. We have...

In our series of Urdu Adab afsanas, Sulag Rahi Hey Zeist is written by Farida Azeem, hopefully you will enjoy it. Look forward to your feedback. Email: dildarpakistan@hotmail.com

GOD MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS Pakistan's democracy has been struggling for many years, as we all know. As an overseas Pakistani, my observations are different to someone living in Pakistan. I am told by a friend, not to watch or listen to political programs of Pakistan because its stressful and they (people of Pakistan) don't pay any attention. Interesting approach! look forward to your feedback. d...

In our series of Urdu Adab afsanas, Sulag Rahi Hey Zeist is written by Farida Azeem, hopefully you will enjoy it. Look forward to your feedback. Email: dildarpakistan@hotmail.com  

GOD MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS Pakistan's democracy has been struggling for many years, as we all know. As an overseas Pakistani, my observations are different to someone living in Pakistan. I am told by a friend, not to watch or listen to political programs of Pakistan because its stressful and they (people of Pakistan) don't pay any attention. Interesting approach! look forward to your feedback. d...

PTV as we know it today, this podcast is just a brief overview of Pakistan Television's production and standard of programs from inception to  30 years, looking back. Some people may be critical of PTV today due to various private Chanels and variety of programs that are available for viewing. However some of those programs on private channels can also be critised just the same. If you have watche...

We are starting series of Urdu language Afsanas written by well known writers of Urdu Adab. In the previous podcast I shared with all of you my meeting with Bushra Rehman, a brief account of few memorable moments that I will alway cherish. So I felt it was appropriate to select first afsana written by Bushra Rehman and share it, with all of you in this series of Afsanas.  Look foward to your feedb...

Pakistan's political stage has never been so restless but interesting in the year 2021. Opposition keeps media busy because mostly they want to stay relevant. These headlines are also interesting because they have flavour of every day language expressions. I am just sharing my observations about the news and interesting headlines. Some headlines are as such that you don't need to read or listen to...

Pakistan's political stage has never been so restless but interesting in the year 2021. Opposition keeps media busy because mostly they want to stay relevant. These headlines are also interesting because they have flavour of every day language expressions. I am just sharing my observations about the news and interesting headlines. Some headlines are as such that you don't need to read or listen to...

First were, Panama Leaks in April 2016 and later in October 2021, Pandora Papers. As Usual such information is released by hard working, dedicated and truth seeking journalists. All media across the board starts talking about it, few well known names get exposed for corruption and resultantly very few resign to save their dignity and the rest know, world will forget all about it in few days. Well...

First were, Panama Leaks in April 2016 and later in October 2021, Pandora Papers. As Usual such information is released by hard working, dedicated and truth seeking journalists. All media across the board starts talking about it, few well known names get exposed for corruption and resultantly very few resign to save their dignity and the rest know, world will forget all about it in few days. Well...

First were, Panama Leaks in April 2016 and later in October 2021, Pandora Papers. As Usual such information is released by hard working, dedicated and truth seeking journalists. All media across the board starts talking about it, few well known names get exposed for corruption and resultantly very few resign to save their dignity and the rest know, world will forget all about it in few days. Well...

First were, Panama Leaks in April 2016 and later in October 2021, Pandora Papers. As Usual such information is released by hard working, dedicated and truth seeking journalists. All media across the board starts talking about it, few well known names get exposed for corruption and resultantly very few resign to save their dignity and the rest know, world will forget all about it in few days. Well...

First were, Panama Leaks in April 2016 and later in October 2021, Pandora Papers. As Usual such information is released by hard working, dedicated and truth seeking journalists. All media across the board starts talking about it, few well known names get exposed for corruption and resultantly very few resign to save their dignity and the rest know, world will forget all about it in few days. Well...

Pandora papers have sent some shock waves around the globe. Pakistan in focus, it was first Panama Leaks and now Pandora. This podcast just touches on new report and  status of current situation. A brief look at old political and social concerns of Pakistani people couple of decades ago.  The thought behind this talk is to attempt to bring some balance by refreshing memories of people about the co...

Bushra Rehman is well known and acclaimed Urdu language writer born in Bahawalpur Pakistan. Her style of writing is engaging and heartfelt. Bushra Rehman's list of Afsanas, Novels and articles is endless. I had the pleasure of meeting Bushra Rehman in Lahore at her home. this episode is about the time spent with Bushra, talking about her work and sharing sweet memories of my late brother Dildar Pe...

Dildar Pakistan podcast has been created for those who speak and understand Urdu Language, one of the most beautiful and poetic language but may not get to read it often. Through our podcast we will share various writings such as articles, excerpts, essays and poetry. Our aim is to promote Urdu language, its writers and poets. We will be starting from my brother Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti's writings, C...

Welcome everyone. In this podcast, I am going to share brief introduction of my late brother Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti. I am sure lot of you have got to know him really well. I am also sure; you may have a bigger collection of memories and stories about him as I left Pakistan before he started his TV career.  I hope you will share your memories of Dildar bhai with me too. I have been working on a smal...

Have you tried to teach Urdu alphabets to a six years old, who is learning English in School, watching TV in English, parents speak English at home. Wow, that is a task in itself, almost an uphill battle when you can not teach them little by lttle every day.  Here is benefit of a sleep over. You wake up and try a quick lesson before breakfast. If nothing else, it is very enjoyable, you should try...

Urdu Literature_Through podcast we aim to create programs with open mind maintaining and honouring our broadcasting tradition of 22 years. Dildar Pakistan attempts to reach all, who  speak and understand Urdu language but don't have access or time to read rich literature of this beautiful language. We have created this, "Gosha-e-Mazmoon" to bring essays, articles, chapters and excerpts from Urdu l...