The boys are back this week, somewhat optimistic about Lahore rising in rank on the safe city index (3:47), but still a little skeptical about the women on wheels campaign (16:10) as they discuss some potential risks that could undermine the actual benefit. The guys also go behind the scenes on the Student Solidarity March (23:14) & delve deeper into the hype surrounding it, what could be the greater objective of the marchers beyond the stated goals, and how this could shape the future of our politics. The guys briefly discuss the confusing back peddling by the Government on the Musharraf case (42:40), and what further developments could be expected on the COAS extension issue (47:44). We close off on a developing story of Dar Ul Aman's shocking allegation on the abuse of female orphans at the hands of some state officials (52:57).

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This week the guys try to unravel the phenomenon behind showbiz celebrities such as Hamza Ali Abbasi turning towards religious activism (3:00), followed by a solemn reflection on the severe deterioration of the moral fabric of our society after yet another incident of a Government consultant found to be a pedophilia ring mastermind (12:29).

The guys touch upon the not so daring escape of the ex-PM Nawaz and it's implications for the PTI gov (20:07), and tomatoes, the new entrants to the political scene (27:15).

We also discuss the so-called resurgence of the female-led 'Red revolutionaries' (28:12) and close our discussion with some insight into the significant jump in the Pakistani stock market (36:37).

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This week the guys discuss the fake news phenomenon (2:03), shedding some light on the EU article exposing the fake news Indian network (9:34). They touchback on Kashmir once again with respect to Syed Gilani's letter (17:10). The boys have some light banter over the new public toilet finder app launching in KPK (28:45) followed by a salivating conversation on what great Locust (Tidday) cuisine can they expect to come out from Sindh (36:02).

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This week the guys introduce the Pakistani Startup Airlift, which has raised the biggest series A financing in the country's history (4:15). We try to breathe our way through the heavy smog in Lahore (13:33) to make our way to the newly inaugurated Kartarpur Corridor (18:40); From where we look upon the deeply disturbing verdict of the Indian Supreme court on the Babri Mosque destruction (24:12). We then discuss on Nawaz Sharif’s departure to London (31:09) before we try to unravel the story broken by The Guardian on the alleged cover-up of the recent Polio outbreak (39:08).

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This week the guys dig into ISPR's patriotic bombing of an item song (2:42) while drawing attention to a much serious & neglected Kashmir update (8:26). They also follow on the heels of the so-called 'Azadi March' (13:35), while indulging in one of a kind political quiz (19:43). They close off on the solemn question of who should ultimately be held responsible for the Tezgam tragedy (27:49).

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This week the Chowk turns into a 'T' as the boys discuss Nawaz Sharif's health (1:22), argue on the economic implications of the Kamyab Jawaan's interest-based loans (13:00) and close off the episode with the sad development of the Sahiwal tragedy (46:53).

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This week we jump on the royal rickshaw & discuss  Kate and William's visit to Pakistan (3:00). We break down the viral video on the eventual conquest of India & the unification of  Pakistan (18:09), followed by the discussion on the solo female traveler's bucket list (26:38) as we lend our voices to the Kashmiri  Apples (43:46). We also had a rapid-fire round on some odd yet not so surprising local issues(37:19).

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This week the boys discuss Musharraf's supposed return to politics, soup kitchens/lungars project by the government and Imran Khan's visit to China.

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This week the boys discuss the latest trash legislation from Sindh, Maulana's real intention for marching to Islamabad, its implications on Kashmir issue and the decline of Book stores in Pakistan.

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A new speaker joins the crew as they break down Imran Khan's speech at the UNGA, PIA & Daddooz.

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