In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the latest from Pakistan, focusing on the ongoing hearings in the Supreme Court on military trials of civilians and the alleged statements recorded by Azam Khan.

Our big story for this week is from India, where we focus on the ongoing wave of violence and instability in Manipur. Most recently, videos of sexual violence against women has made headlines around the world, and we try to tell you what exactly is going on and its drivers during a conversation with Ananya Bhardwaj.

Ananya works as a Senior Assistant Editor for ThePrint. She writes on crime, law and order, terrorism, internal security and policing in Delhi and has travelled extensively to report on gender issues and social welfare, churning out series of investigative and human interest stories. She has also independently anchored and shot many video projects.

ThePrint has done some fantastic reporting from Manipur and some of the key stories are here:

 - https://theprint.in/ground-reports/no-one-wants-to-talk-about-rapes-in-manipur-theres-a-silence-at-the-heart-of-the-violence/1665212/

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qpK02L2eiM

- https://theprint.in/india/bulletproof-jackets-made-from-iron-poles-gun-training-how-village-panels-are-guarding-churachandpur/1665208/

Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s article is a must-read too - https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pratap-bhanu-mehta-writes-after-manipur-our-self-serving-morality-8853454/

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:50 Key stories from Pakistan

21:12 Understanding the violence in Manipur

22:34 Interview with Ananya Bhardwaj

51:30 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the formation of PTI Parliamentarians, a breakaway faction of Khan’s party which is being headed by Pervez Khattak. We also talk about the army chief’s visit to Iran and the recent ISPR statement on terrorism and SIFC.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:10 Pervez Khattak’s split

16:58 Iran and Afghanistan

23:00 SIFC Updates

27:35 Winners and Losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the recent seminar on agriculture held in Islamabad and what it means. We also provide some details and context on TERF, and talk about the ongoing rains and flooding across northern India and Pakistan. 

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Ammar’s article on TERF is here  - https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1088637-protecting-their-terf 

Ahsan Butt’s article on climate cooperation is here - https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/south-asias-climate-challenges-are-transnational-its-climate-solutions-must-be-too/

 Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:29 Green Initiative event

15:00 Demystifying TERF

26:20 Rains in India and Pakistan

30:26 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the deal Pakistan reached with the IMF and its impact on politics and the economy.

We also talk about political developments in Brazil and Russia.

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Khurram’s article on default is here - https://www.dawn.com/news/1762541

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:00 IMF’s deal with Pakistan

24:51 Latest in Brazil

32:07 Wagner Group v. Putin

36:55 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the latest with the IMF, as Pakistan passes a budget adjusted to address the IMF’s concerns.

We also talk about Modi’s visit to the US and the latest in Russia.

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The statement with regards to India from US politicians is here - https://jayapal.house.gov/2023/06/20/jayapal-van-hollen-lead-bicameral-letter-with-over-70-members-urging-president-biden-to-discuss-upholding-human-rights-and-democratic-values-during-upcoming-meeting-with-indian-pm-modi/

The tweet with the unmet conditions of the IMF is here - https://twitter.com/UzairYounus/status/1672298289914363926?s=20

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 IMF and the budget

12:05 Modi’s US visit

19:20 Latest in Russia

24:30 Migrant crisis and other stories

32:48 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the mayoral election in Karachi and discuss claims of rigging.

We also talk about Dar’s recent meltdown and the ongoing cases against PTI leaders.

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The BBC documentary is here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHh9F0hpCJk

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:34 Karachi mayoral elections

14:04 Dar’s meltdown

19:03 Shehryar Afridi’s case

24:08 Migrant boat capsizes

34:51 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about how foreign policy is made in the United States and the truth about the Haqqani-Bajwa files. 

We also talk about accountability investigations against other global leaders, including Donald Trump, and the way in which investigations must be conducted.

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You can read the full report mentioned in the podcast here - https://www.hudson.org/economics/us-reengagement-pakistan-ideas-reviving-important-relationship

Rick Olson’s case - https://www.axios.com/2022/04/27/richard-olson-qatar-illegal-foreign-lobbying

Instagram child pornography story - https://www.wsj.com/articles/instagram-vast-pedophile-network-4ab7189

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:40 The Haqqani-Bajwa files

18:35 Trump’s indictment

26:10 Lobbying laws in the US and the regime change conspiracy

30:46 Winners and losers

This is a midweek episode covering some key announcements made in Pakistan. Enjoy with some patriotic songs at the start and end of this episode for best experience.

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about how the PDM coalition will deal with electoral politics and the chances of conflict within the coalition. We also talk about the growing authoritarianism in Pakistan and the tragic train accident in India. 

This episode also talks about the upcoming budget and why the economy is not going to stabilize anytime soon.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:55 Dismantling Khan and conflict within the PDM

23:05 Budget and economic outlook

30:45 Train crash in India

32:50 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the broader implications of the crackdown against the PTI, the army’s growing role in Pakistan’s politics, and the run-off elections in Turkey.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:50 Analyzing the implications of the crackdown

25:49 Elections in Turkey

32:40 Elite’s divisions and deal-making in Pakistan

40:37 Winners and losers