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Daniyal Nasir Mirza and Bashir Ahmad break down #PAKMMA fighters competing abroad in #AnitaKarim (Thailand), #IrfanAhmed (Turkey) and Muhammad Abbas Khan (Russia). They also talk Women's MMA in Pakistan and where the hashtag (#)SaveCombatSports came from.

Timestamps:

00:00 -  Is this is the best MMA Show in Pakistan?

03:50 -  Anita Karim and her most recent 

10:50 -  Women's MMA In Pakistan

17:20 -  Muhammad Abbas Khan fighting in Russia and rising through the ranks

21:08 - Irfan Ahmed victory in Turkey!

25:50 - What does it mean when we say #SAVECOMBATSPORTS and what PAKMMA needs

Edited & Produced by Umer Fasie Bashir

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Director, producer, actor, musician and co-founder of Slugline Films, Sikander Khan tells us all about how he got into the world of directing, the rising creative industry in Pakistan, acting in Parwaaz Hai Junoon and the many barriers filmmakers have to face specifically censorship.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - History of On the Mic

01:28 - What is Sikander working on right now?

04:20 - Working with non-marketable stories

06:38 - Talking about Shiza Fiza!

09:20 - Sikander talks about Censorship & his new show Phaatak!

16:38 - Mental Health in Pakistan

20:08 - How bad is censorship in Pakistan?

26:53 - Is there really a boom in Pakistani Music?

28:11 - What change do films make in society?

31:55 - The making of #beGunah and being funded by the state

40:45 - How did Sikander get into filmmaking?

44:10 - The start of SlugLine Films

46:30 - What does a Film Producer do?

49:20 - Talking about Darya, Fitoor & the process of making music videos

56:05 - What is the worst part of being a filmmaker in Pakistan

59:00 - Why are Pakistan Commercials so bad?

1:01:20 - Discussing Pakistani Television Series

1:02:45 - Let's talk about the ISPR

Dr. Haiqa Nasir goes into everything from what is life like for a medical student in Pakistan, to explaining why there needs to be a change in the attitude towards fitness by women whilst also delving into her time and work training in combat sports and self-defence! But most importantly she talks to us about her contribution and efforts in Aurat March last year and what are her hopes for this years march and movement to accomplish.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introducing Dr. Haiqa Nasir

02:56 - You can get in shape with Haiqa! 

03:50 - How Haiqa's experience teaching children made her a better trainer

13:20 - Why aren't their more Women in the gym?

21:02 - Haiqa and Pakistani Women in Combat Sports

27:48 - How did Haiqa get into MMA and teaching it?

29:42 - Life as a medical student in Pakistan

32:42 - Did she ever want to make MMA her full-time job?

34:12 - The dilemmas facing medical students

42:45 - Ismail wishes he signed a consent form for his dentist

44:48 - Haiqa's experience volunteering for Aurat March

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#AuratMarch #WomenInPakistan #MedicalStudent

Bashir Ahmad is The Godfather of Pakistani MMA and he is here to breakdown all things PakMMA with The (self proclaimed) Podfather of Pakistani MMA, Daniyal Nasir Mirza. Welcome to On The Mic's latest feature covering all the news from PakMMA.

They talk about Pakistan's involvement in the IMMAF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, upcoming fights happening at GFC 1 and they talk about the movement that is 3WL/RealWrld.

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#IMMAF #PAKMMA #IsmailKhan

IQBAL is a hip-hop artist/rapper who focuses on political and social issues through his music. He has released two mixtapes ("Jiski Laathi, Uski Bhens" and "Baaghi") and his latest single is "Paiyyah". His music catalogue is available on major streaming platforms like Spotify.

He discusses a range of topics, including his hip-hop influences, the art of rapping, his songwriting process, and how he views live performances. He also explains how he developed his worldview, how literature influences his music, and what his plans are for a new album in 2022!

IQBAL's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iqbalofficial/

IQBAL's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IQBALSMUSIC/featured

Timestamps:

00:00 - Is Iqbal inspired by Allama Iqbal?

01:40 - How did Iqbal get into Rap?

04:12 - Iqbal talking about Eminem and the changes in Pop Culture

08:30 - When did Iqbal know hip-hop was he wanted to do?

13:09 - What does Rap mean too Iqbal?

15:00 - Why Iqbal chose to study History?

17:25 - How Iqbal was inspired to become a teacher?

18:33 - Pakistan Studies and Nigel Kelly

21:54 - Iqbal talks about South Asia's Hip Hop Scene

24:20 - The underrated nature of Hip-Hop

27:25 - PTV Censored IQBAL

30:38 - The new season of Coke Studio

32:40 - Iqbal's approach to song writing and how Khudday Line was born

37:18 - IQBAL's time doing Slam Poetry

39:10 - Talking about Music Production

42:28 - How literature influences IQBAL's lyrics

47:30 - What IQBAL's music says about Pakistan's current state

50:30 - IQBAL's take on colonialism effect on the sub-continent

53:40 - "Can I mention Imran Khan?"

58:15 - When is the album dropping?

1:02:00 - Tiny Desk On The Mic

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Yasir Mahmood, Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) Chairman, talks about GSV Ambassador and England legend Michael Owen's visit to Pakistan. He also discusses GSV's new state-of-the-art football stadium in Karachi and their plans to develop and send Pakistani talent onto the international stage. This includes their current Next Gen Trials that will select and send players to St. Patricks Athletic FC in Ireland.

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POPO FC is a football club/academy in Islamabad, Pakistan. It focuses on grassroots/youth development and excellence. They have recently signed an agreement to send their coach Shahzad Anwar and two players to play in Brazil.

Haris Bin Haroon, founder and owner of POPO FC, explains the club's humble origins and how it has evolved over the years because of people like Shahzad Anwar. He also discusses the lack of grassroots development in football and provides his take on Global Soccer Ventures' (GSV) current plans for Pakistan football.

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Maanu and Zain Peerzada two of our earliest supporters return to On the Mic after several lockdowns and more importantly together they have been captaining the ship that is the Pakistani Music Industry. Maanu and Zain Peerzada talk shop and take it all in of the growth they both have made since their last appearances On the Mic. 

Maanu drops some juicy hints on his next album drop and even hints of the one that shall succeed it! Zain Peerzada the shredder maestro himself digs deep with us into his new kingdom of music videos that he reigns supreme over with Luke Azariah. From incredible videos made for the likes of Talal Qureshi, Rizzy Rozeo, Towers and of course Maanu himself, Flux Media (the name of Zain and Luke's join venture) are leading the storm with visual flair unmatched by anyone else.

This is one of our longest and fun filled episodes and you do not want to miss out on this!

Maanu: https://www.instagram.com/maanusmusic/

Zain Peerzada: https://www.instagram.com/zainpeerzada/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Zain P my G and Maanu my Jaanu

01:52 - What has changed since their last episode On the Mic

09:15 - The changes in the Pakistani Music Industry

11:45 - How long have Maanu and Zain known each other?

14:50 - Khawaab changed everything for Zain and Maanu

20:14 - What does the new found success feel like for Maanu

25:22 - After COVID Vaccines were given out, what have the boys been up to?

30:05 - Is this the biggest boom in Pakistani Music Industry?

35:25 - What has been Maanus story so far?

40:31 - Moving away from Yain City

42:27 - How Maanu altered Zain's music taste

47:25 - What are the boys favourite music video they have worked on together

51:30 - Zain does not drink enough water

53:35 - What is DNM's favourite music video of Zain and Maanu

55:00 - Talking about Rythm Fest

57:25 - Talking about 5.A.M

1:02:47 - Maanu talks about how he chooses who will feature on his songs

1:05:30 - Zain and Maanu will stay on the grind

1:12:40 - DNM loves doing the podcast

1:13:39 - What still needs to be done for the Pakistani Music Industry

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Alisha Ahmad is one of the most prolific warrior in the Pakistan Combats scene. He has recently been awarded a black belt in Jiu Jitsu which was awarded to him in Carlson Gracie London Gym by Wilson Jr himself! He tells us of how Jiu Jitsu can help change one's life with examples of his students from his own Carlson Gracie gym in Karachi and of course delving deep into what it means for him to hold the torch of Jiu Jitsu in the country itself.

Alisha Ahamd provides us one of our most thought provoking, motivational and judgement free podcast ever, we highly appreciate him dropping by for this fantastic podcast!

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Learn more about FreshStart from the links below:

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The creator of Midsummer Chaos Ahmed Sarym reached out to Team On the Mic and gave us an incredibly open, honest and introspective look into the creation of the series, the reaction and what he has learnt from the whole ordeal. Midsummer Chaos certainly had it's fair share of hate but that has not dented Ahmed's spirit and creative drive to create more art. You can see more of his upcoming work from the links below and tell him On the Mic sent you!

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Qissa Nagri: https://www.instagram.com/QissaNagri/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - FreshStart Ventures ♻️

03:50 - How have Ahmed's first years as a filmmaker have been.

09:30 - Was Ahmed prepared for what Midsummer would become?

13:30 - Midsummer and deforested culture.

17:58 - Why was the cake already cut?

19:40 - Limitations and shortcomings.

25:40 - Was there any double mindedness?

27:23 - Will there be a sequel?

29:00 - Reflecting on the reception of the first episode.

36:27 - When can Internet Trolling go to far?

41:15 - Influencers who exploited the hate of Midsummer Chaos.

46:07 - Midsummer ruined Hassan Raheem?

46:57 - The influence of Midsummer on the industry.

49:10 - The ending of the last scene.

51:25 - What did the cake symbolize?

57:00 - What will Midsummer Chaos be for Ahmad in 5 years time?

59:35 - Would Ahmed change anything about Midsummer Chaos?

1:01:23 - On the Mic have been critics of the series.

1:05:28 - Ahmed's closing message

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