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New Wave Pakistan episodes

  • Patients, healthcare workers under attack in Palestine

    Al-Quds Hospital, managed by the Palestinian Red Crescent, is facing a critical humanitarian crisis. It has been isolated for six days, with roads destroyed and communication severed due to intense bombardments. Israeli forces are targeting ambulances and medical teams, making it perilous for healthcare workers to reach those in need. The hospital is running out of fuel, and urgent intervention is required to prevent a complete shutdown.

    #newwaveglobal

    15 min
  • Self-Defense or Genocide? Does Israel's War on Gaza Predate Hamas' Terror Attack on October 7th.

    There is deliberate and collective refusal to acknowledge and accept the cause of the ongoing violence which is rooted in Israel's brutal occupation and systematic subjugation of the Palestinians. Any omission of context from the prevailing mainstream narrative perpetuated by political and institutional actors, and Western media and politicians is shamefully misleading.
    In this video, we answer two key questions:
    1. Did Israel's war on Gaza "start" on October 7th as a result of Hamas' "unprovoked" attack?
    2. Can the ongoing onslaught on the unarmed civilians of Gaza be characterized as "war" or is it clearly an act of genocide?
    #Israel #Palestine #Gaza

    19 min
  • Pakistan's Agricultural Future: Addressing Rural Poverty, Exploitative Practices, & Low Productivity

    In his book, "Development Poverty and Power in Pakistan," Syed Muhammad Ali, a development anthropologist, delves into the political economy of Pakistan's agriculture. Collaborating with Naurain Rana in this interview, an economist at the World Bank, Syed Ali highlights key discoveries from his work.
    Pakistan's agricultural industry stands as a primary contributor to the GDP, accounting for more than 19% and engaging over 40% of the populace. Despite this, the farmers find themselves situated at the lower end of the socioeconomic hierarchy.
    Furthermore, despite being an agrarian economy, the industry grapples with exploitative farming practices, resulting in the lowest agricultural productivity, which has contributed to a significant discrepancy between the nation's potential and actual output in the agricultural sector.
    Syed Ali observes that while urbanization is evident, it remains unsustainable due to the proliferation of slum areas. This urban shift differs significantly from Western models, which historically relied on imperialism and colonization to fuel urban growth through access to raw materials and labor.
    The process of "de-peasantization", combined with subsidized access to tractors but escalating seed costs, diminished the reliance on numerous sharecroppers. Managing a large workforce, even in an exploitative manner, became increasingly burdensome.
    Another notable aspect is the concept that controlling land equates to controlling people. Large land ownership in Pakistan historically secured captive vote banks, with the military and feudal families holding significant stakes in agricultural land.
    Over time, these feudal families evolved their sources of power as the military maintained a substantial interest in agricultural land.
    #newwaveglobal #farming #agriculture #pakistan

    39 min
  • Gaza Continues to Suffer: Hamas's Resistance | Palestinian Identity and Right to Self-Determination

    Amina Saqib is joined by Professor Abdul Jabbar, who teaches English and Middle-Eastern Politics with a focus on Gaza-Palestine at the College of San Francisco and is a former professor of English at UC Berkeley.

    Dr Jabbar argues that Hamas, as the de facto authority in Gaza, has faced a complex set of choices over the years, driven by the unique challenges and circumstances of their situation. Since its election in 2006, Hamas has been subjected to a severe blockade by Israel and Egypt, which has had a devastating impact on the population in Gaza. This blockade, in place since 2006, has severely restricted the flow of goods, people, and services in and out of Gaza, essentially isolating its residents from the outside world. In this context, some argue that Hamas's approach can be seen as a form of resistance to the crippling effects of the blockade.
    Moreover, there is a prevailing argument that the blockade itself, as an act of war, has played a role in perpetuating the cycle of violence in the region. It has led to a situation where the residents of Gaza, particularly those in dire circumstances, see resistance as one of the few remaining options. This resistance is multifaceted, involving not only military actions but also political and diplomatic efforts.
    #newwaveglobal

    48 min
  • Israel's War Crimes, Dehumanization, and Calls for Humanity

    Amina Saqib is joined by Fawzia Afzal-Khan, a distinguished professor of English and former director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at Montclair State University.
    The discussion focuses on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's characterization of Gaza as a "city of evil" that serves to manipulate the laws of war. It's vital to recognize the humanity of every life lost in conflicts and avoid terms like "collateral damage," which devalue individuals. The vast asymmetry in the conflict, with Israel's superior weaponry, underscores the urgency of Western and international leaders reducing tension and violence.
    Israel frames its actions as conforming to the laws of war, asserting its moral high ground. In contrast, it dehumanizes Palestinians, portraying them as ignorant of these laws, thus labeling them as immoral. Statements like Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant calling Palestinians "animals" and comparisons to "rats or snakes" on Israeli social media aim to legitimize war crimes and civilian deaths.
    #newwaveglobal #israel #gaza #palestine

    36 min
  • Pakistani Americans have raised $50,000 to help Christian victims of Jaranwala Attacks

    Raza Rumi talks to Nadeem Akhtar, who heads the Texas chapter of The American Pakistani Political Action Committee. The APPAC have raised 50,000 dollars to support the families who lost their homes and livelihoods after mob attacks in August 2023. Legislators from Texas state and deputy speaker are also accompanying a delegation that is due to visit Pakistan and meet leaders of Christian community and government officials.
    APPAC was founded in 2017 with the mission of creating resources not only for Pakistani Americans but for all marginalized communities nationally. Their objective is to provide a substantial amount of support for Pakistani and Muslim Americans to run for their local town, city, and states race and win.
    #pakistanidiaspora #usa #pakistanichristian #jaranwalaincident

    12 min
  • Crunching Numbers and Seizing Second Chances: Can Pakistan's Fiscal Future Spark a Better Tomorrow?

    Zafar Masud, CEO - Bank of Punjab, engages with Nauraiz Rana - Economist, World Bank, and delves into Pakistan's financial landscape, focusing on crucial topics such as the impact of devolution, the challenges of tax collection, and the potential for financial inclusion in the country.
    Moreover, he offers a sneak peek into his forthcoming book, where he shares ten invaluable life lessons. Discover insights into Pakistan's financial transformation and the wisdom to shape a brighter future.
    #newwaveglobal #finance #pakistan

    1 hr 26 min
  • Hamas, the Palestinian Struggle, Iran, and the Geopolitical Complexities

    Misbah Azam is joined by Kamran Bokhari to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Hamas, as an entity, cannot independently operate, and it is known that most Arab states do not support it. In fact, the majority of Arab states are strongly opposed to Hamas.
    Any coordination with Hamas is primarily diplomatic and focused on humanitarian efforts for the Gaza Strip. Excluding this, nearly all other states oppose Hamas. This is in contrast to Iran, which otherwise has a revisionist agenda and supports Hamas in its goal to establish an Islamist entity by targeting Israel.
    Hamas is diverting the legitimate Palestinian struggle for its own purposes. Through these proxies, the Iranian regime is effectively isolating other states, as they lack effective solutions to the issue.
    It is misguided to believe that Hamas and its actions will lead to Palestinian self-determination due to various geopolitical factors, including the deep divisions within the Palestinian and Israeli populations regarding the two-state solution.
    #newwaveglobal #israel #palestine

    30 min
  • Gaza Crisis: Unprecedented Suffering and Human Rights Atrocities

    A renowned human rights activist, Hina Jilani, joins Rabia Mehmood to discuss Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza, one of the world's most densely populated areas, using 6,000 bombs in just six days. This scale of terror is hard to fathom, but here's the stark reality: Israel, backed by Western powers, dropped more bombs on Gaza's civilians in a week than the U.S.-led coalition did monthly against ISIS from 2014 to 2019 in Iraq and Syria. In a chilling comparison, Israel's week of bombings exceeded the U.S.'s year-long bombing campaign in Afghanistan.
    For this besieged population, there are no ambulances; Gazans transport their wounded loved ones to whatever functioning medical facilities remain, often in rundown vehicles, risking further harm. Precision in our words is vital; language has been weaponized to dehumanize and rationalize massive violence and ethnic cleansing. Language has also been stripped of its impact. Calls for empathy have yielded vague and disjointed responses from human rights advocates and celebrities, highlighting the limitations of identity politics.
    Human Rights Watch has confirmed that Israel used internationally banned white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon, a substance that causes excruciating burns and is often fatal. This is a clear war crime, and Israel's history of using it is well-documented.
    #newwaveglobal #israel #palestine #gaza

    26 min
  • ADHD: Prevalence, Treatment, and Societal Implications

    In this insightful interview, Dr. Muhammad Zeshan and Amina Saqib discuss the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They highlight that ADHD is not limited to childhood and can persist into adulthood. It comes in three main presentations: inattentive, hyperactive, and combined.
    The conversation also addresses concerns about overdiagnosis and overmedication of ADHD, emphasizing the importance of proper assessment and treatment by qualified professionals. While medication is highly effective, non-pharmacological treatments, including therapy, ADHD coaching, and omega-3 fatty acids, can be valuable complements.
    #newwaveglobal #health #adhd

    34 min

About New Wave Pakistan

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New Wave Pakistan is a non-conventional form of media which aims to engage with audiences in the regional and global contexts highlighting issues that Pakistan tends to face – democracy, human rights, climate change, social justice and the economic inequities.