In this episode, Uzair talks to Ammar Ali Jan about the last five years of democratic rule in Pakistan, the outlook for the next twelve months, and why the country is likely to face growing instability. We also talked about Ammar’s own political work in Lahore and why left-wing politics is necessary as an alternative means to engage people at the grassroots level.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:20 Democratic backsliding in Pakistan

14:30 Outlook for the next 12 months

21:16 The left’s political agenda

34:40 Culture of resistance in Pakistan

40:10 Reading recommendations

Reading Recommendations

- How China Escaped Shock Therapy by Isabella Weber