In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the Supreme Court’s decision announcing elections in Punjab, the latest about funding from Saudi, and ongoing political developments in the US and Scotland. We also talked about Khan’s recent interviews to international media.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:03 Supreme Court’s decision

8:00 Saudi funding

13:12 Trump’s indictment

15:44 Scotland politics

20:23 Khan’s interviews

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the ongoing crisis in the Supreme Court, where the justices are divided as never before. We also talk about Trump’s indictment in the United States and the stampedes that have been witnessed across Pakistan during flour distribution.

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Chapters:

1:20 Divide in the Supreme Court

19:10 Trump's indictment

28:51 Food stampedes in Pakistan

35:45 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the ongoing arrests of PTI workers across the country and growing curbs on expression. We also talk about General Bajwa’s interviews and their implications.

The episode also has a special guest interview on Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok Sabha – DK Singh, political editor from The Print, joins us from Delhi to tell us what is going on.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:40 PTI’s workers being arrested

8:52 Bajwa’s interview

21:26 IMF update

24:12 Interview with DK Singh

36:08 Takeaways from DK Singh’s interview

40:18 Winners and losers

Shahbaz Rana’s story - https://tribune.com.pk/story/2408072/pakistan-bets-on-geneva-vows-to-bridge-6b-financing-gap

Gov. Zubair’s clip on India - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9cIchssWWg

DK Singh’s analysis on The Print - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVkViFIx3S4

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the ECP’s decision to delay the elections in Punjab and what that means. We also talk about Rahul Gandhi’s case in India, TikTok hearings in Washington, and the latest with the IMF program.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:30 ECP’s Punjab elections decision

9:10 Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case

13:50 TikTok hearings in Washington

19:22 IMF deal or no deal?

Analysis on the ECP’s Punjab Decision - https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/southasiasource/experts-react-election-postponed-in-pakistans-punjab-province/

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the most recent developments in Islamabad and Lahore, with Roohan Ahmed joining us to share what he saw outside the judicial complex in Islamabad.

We also spoke about the latest with the IMF deal and why new financing from Saudi and China is not coming in.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:10 What happened during the day in Lahore and Islamabad?

4:30 Roohan Ahmed reporting from Judicial Complex

14:25 Analysis on ongoing developments

25:00 IMF developments

35:20 Winners and losers

Middle East Eye Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-pakistan-shape-up-easy-money-end  

In this mid-week episode, we talk about the chaos seen in Lahore, the events leading up to it, and what comes next.

Since we recorded this episode in a hurry, apologies for not having the usual graphics etc.

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the Zille Shah’s murder and the facts and issues associated with the events that have unfolded in Lahore. We also talk about the continuous imposition of Section 144 to prevent the PTI from holding rallies and the details about stories about Holi celebrations at Punjab and Karachi University.

Finally, we also spoke about the developments on the diplomatic front, where Saudi Arabia and Iran decided to re-establish diplomatic relations.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:30 Zille Shah’s murder

17:05 Section 144 to prevent PTI rallies

21:20 Holi celebrations at Punjab and Karachi University

26:10 IMF update

31:00 Saudi-Iran thaw and China’s role

39:30 Winners and losers

Zara Hat Kay clip on Holi -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCvizPaW5M0

Silicon Valley Bank collapse impact -- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/silicon-valley-bank-failure-worldwide-repercussions/

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the violence witnessed today on International Women’s Day, the curbs on speech on former PM Khan, and the stories about an inquiry against former ISI chief Faiz Hamid.

Uzair also spoke to Dr. Kamran Bokhari about the recent curbs placed on Pakistani entities by the US.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:10 Violence on women’s day

6:59 Curbs on PTI rallies and Khan’s speeches

14:40 US takes actions against Pakistani entities

Anwar Iqbal’s article - https://www.dawn.com/news/1740308/pakistani-firms-among-37-put-on-us-trade-blacklist

Entities List source - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/06/2023-04558/additions-and-revisions-of-entities-to-the-entity-list

Indian president remarks on women’s day - https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/international-womens-day-president-murmu-stresses-making-women-made-equal-partners-in-progress-of-humanity/article66595384.ece

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the government’s attempts to arrest Imran Khan, the appointment of a new NAB chief, and the outlook for elections. We also talk about key economic developments from this week, which included a surreal presser by Ishaq Dar.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:40 Khan’s arrest attempts

8:17 New NAB chief – view from DC

15:10 Elections date and compromises

19:40 Economic disaster and Dar’s presser

25:14 Winners and losers

In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the terror attack in Karachi and its implications, the ongoing clean-up within the military, and the evolving saga between Retired Army Chief Bajwa and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

We also touch on the mini-budget that has been presented to parliament, where PM Sharif has been missing in action.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:30 Karachi terror attack

12:15 Khan demands inquiry in Bajwa’s conduct

21:46 Military’s operation cleanup

25:39 Mini-budget tabled in parliament

33:00 Winners and losers

35:49 Encounter in Islamabad