A masterclass from the legend Zahid Hussain. A must-watch for anyone interested in learning the fundamental problems with Pakistan's political structure and the historical fault lines.On this podcast, we discuss Zia-ul-Haq's era, Iskander Mirza and the early years, Bacha Khan, Jamat-e-Islami, MRD, Jam Saqi, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Mohajir Nationalism, The creation of MQM, IJI, TTP, Balochistan and more. Zahid Hussain is a Pakistani journalist, writer and television analyst. Hussain is a correspondent covering Pakistan and Afghanistan for The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal. His work has included assignments for Newsweek, the Associated Press, The Economist and several other international publicationsThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction and Imran Khan interview4:50 Zia ul Haq's era10:00 Pakistan is a multi nation state18:16 Iskander Mirza and the Early Years23:21 Bacha Khan and Quaid e Azam28:30 Professor Ghaffor Ahmad and Jamaat-e-Islami36:00 Does Jamiat do violence on campus39:30 MRD Movement43:00 Jam Saqi and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto45:00 Mairaj Muhammad Khan and Faces of Resistance51:00 MRD, Benazir Bhutto and resistance to Zia ul Haq59:30 Hamida Khuhro and Sindhi Nationalists1:03:08 Mohajir Nationalism and MQM1:19:00 1988 Elections and IJI1:22:40 Nawaz Sharif's interview1:26:50 Establishment vs PPP1:32:40 How the Establishment took control of Pakistan1:40:00 When Zahid Hussain met General Bajwa1:42:20 General Pervez Musharraf and TTP1:45:09 Balochistan1:58:00 Audience Questions