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I take up issues in Pakistani politics, economy, and society on a weekly basis & cut through the BS to boil the mess down to a few key points.... more
FAQs about Haftay Ki Seedhi Baat:How many episodes does Haftay Ki Seedhi Baat have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
March 26, 2018Special Episode: Political Workers and Their FateThis 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....more25minPlay
March 16, 2018Senate and Beyond - Unlikely Election SeasonThis 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....more23minPlay
February 22, 2018Judicial Independence, Activism and PML NThis 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...more30minPlay
February 13, 2018NA 154 - What HappenedI 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 why voter research and constituency analysis is the way to go...more29minPlay
February 04, 2018Elections, Alliances and Media AccountabilityThis 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 these anchors and media houses to inquire about the claims they make and to hold them accountable....more21minPlay
December 26, 2017New Government, Reforms and AcademiaI 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 different aspects for the next few episodes. Send in your questions and suggestions to [email protected] or @adnanrasool on Twitter...more25minPlay
November 22, 2017Regional Relations and State CapacityThis 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 strategically especially in election years....more26minPlay
November 04, 2017Maryam, Succession & Foreign OfficeIn 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....more24minPlay
October 31, 2017Bilawal, Youth and UnicornsThis 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....more26minPlay
October 28, 2017Media Victimization & Early ElectionsIn 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 government is not the answer....more22minPlay
FAQs about Haftay Ki Seedhi Baat:How many episodes does Haftay Ki Seedhi Baat have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.