Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi

Muneeb Adil and I speak about the irreverence with which the women's movement in Pakistan is spoken about, about all that divides us, about the difference in the ideologies of millennial creators versus Gen Z creators, and about the age-old concept of patronage. 

Zarrar Khuhro is part of the old guard of Pakistani journalism, with a prolific career in print and electronic media and a powerful presence on Twitter. Zarrar Sahab is also the co-host of 'Zara Hat Kay,' a mainstay on the programming on Dawn News. We speak about the inherent hope present in the vocation of journalism, about the brilliant history that has preceded the latest rendition of the women's empowerment movement in Pakistan, about the cyclical nature of cynicism, about the need to move away from recreational antagonism, and about the sad reality of those who would aim there rage at unwitting victims garbed in the anonymity afforded to them by social media. 

Areeb Tariq is a visual artist who specializes in the absolutely 'Ajeeb.' We speak about an artist's work, about the importance of multiple passive income streams, about productivizing oneself, about the primacy of the artist's portfolio, and about the role of a positive self-image in the journey of empowerment. 

Taha Sabri is the founder of 'Taskeen,' a non-for-profit organization that works towards both changing the societal stigma around mental health, and providing aid to all those who would seek it in the context of mental health. Taha is also a doctor. We spoke about all that ails the societal psyche of Pakistan, about the disparity between those who need therapeutic help and those who seek it, about the deficit in feminine energy in society that is predicated upon the patriarchal foundations of much of our cultural norms, and about the understanding of consciousness through a lense that is different to the one propagated by western philosophy. 

Babar Mangi is a Sindhi Rapper and Film Student. We spoke about the disparity between the clout afforded to regional musicians as opposed to musicians that produce music in Urdu, about the subversive spirit of rap, about investing in our dreams, about the importance of working hard and the power of familial support.  

Noreen Gulwani is an actor, artist, poet and storyteller. We speak about the preference in the local media industry for extroverted personalities, on the implementation of capital punishment in the context of rape and murder, on the artist's plight in a world that would hope to use their art as a commodity, on productivizing art, and on the move towards 'mindless' short-form storytelling. 

Noor Sohail is a writer employed in the marketing sector in Karachi. We speak about our experiences in diaspora, about the plight of a writer in the local markets, about the wont for more thoughtful content, about our proclivity to thrive in our own mediocrity, and about the insidious effects of the 'Pakistan has massive potential,' argument. 

Hajra Khan is the long-standing captain of the Pakistani women's football team. She has also recently come out about her battles with her ailing mental health. We speak about the plight of female athletes in Pakistan, about the need for supportive and supplementary conventions where erstwhile, acts of individual brilliance have been relied upon, about the primacy of a work ethic in the context of pursuing one's dreams, and about the importance of a core group of individuals that lend you unconditional support. 

Ermina Khan is a nineteen-year-old self-taught dancer. The ferocity and power of her dance speak volumes where her words might be burdened by inhibitions. We speak about the genesis of her dance, of the tradition of dancing in the subcontinent, of the subversive spirit of break dancing, where it comes from, and why it resonates with her. 

Changez is an artist, carpenter, and bassist for Towers. A 'soul hop' band from the local circuit in Karachi. We speak about the local music scene, about the societal disparity that we are plagued by, about the importance of physical work as an existential anchor, and about the toxic masculine ideals that we have exhibited for a large portion of our lives, the importance of un-learning said ideals and being open to the erroneous nature of said ideals.