Sukhan - The Discourse

Daisy Rockwell, an accomplished painter, and translator, has embarked on a remarkable journey from being an artist to an award-winning writer and translator. Her novel "Tomb of Sand" was honored with the prestigious 2022 International Booker Prize. Through her translations, Daisy brings forth classic works with a specific emphasis on the partition era, challenging the ongoing debate between original and translated literature. Join us as we delve into the significance and intricacies of translation, as Daisy shares her insights and offers valuable advice to aspiring literary translators. You can watch the full episode here.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ahmad Rafay Alam, a Pakistani environmental lawyer, and activist, as we delve into his personal journey and explore the crucial role of local laws, regulations, and activism in protecting the environment and heritage. Discover the impact of climate change on Pakistan and the significant role played by the judiciary and civil society in addressing these challenges. Gain valuable insights on staying motivated as an activist and learn how individuals can contribute to bringing about positive change. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode filled with inspiration and practical steps toward a greener future.

In this episode, we sit down with Zeerak Ahmed, the founder of the innovative initiative, @matnsaz. Zeerak has taken on the challenge of improving the Urdu typing experience on mobile phones with the launch of an incredible new Urdu keyboard. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Urdu typing technology and explore the background and need for this exciting project. Zeerak also shares his journey so far and future plans for Matnsaz. Don't miss out on this informative and inspiring conversation! Tune in now to discover more about this groundbreaking initiative. Watch the full episode here.

In the final episode of Season 2, we are in conversation with Nida Usman Ch about the challenges faced by women in the legal profession. She shares her journey and experiences and talks about her initiatives: Women In Law" and "Lahore Education & Research Network (LEARN) Pakistan". We discuss the barriers to entry for women in this profession in Pakistan and how their participation is extremely important. She highlights the progress and positive steps taken so far and what more can be done to improve the situation.  Nida Usman Chaudhary is an award-winning, diversity and inclusion policy advocate and founder of the Women in Law initiative Pakistan. She holds an LL.B (Hons) and LL.M in Law and Development from the University of London. You can watch the full episode here. 

In the fourth episode, we are in conversation with Adeel Afzal about his journey and experiences so far. We dig deeper into the types of content and the quality of content along with how we can encourage originality. We also talk about creating content across different mediums and his preferred choice. He talks about his brief but critically acclaimed acting career so far and ends the show with a surprise.   Adeel Afzal is a versatile personality who is a writer, director, filmmaker, content creator, and actor. He has worked at one of the most popular platforms in digital media, MangoBaaz, where he worked as a digital content creator. He recently gained nationwide popularity and acknowledgment from his play Parizaad where he played the character Nasaaz. His upcoming projects included the much-awaited Zindagi Tamasha. His YouTube channel is known for its hard-hitting content including short videos and podcasts. You can watch the website here. 

In the third episode of season 2, we talk about some of the most important yet least talked about topics of legal requirements, rights, and protection for start-ups and small-medium enterprises especially those who are providing digital services/products. Our guest Salman Ahmad Maan takes us through the process while explaining different laws and regulations that affect them. He also takes about cyber security, and data protection and has some great advice towards the end of the episode!  Salman Ahmad Maan is the Founder and Chairman of @Qanoondan (The Legal Diaries) Pakistan's 1st and largest legal video development project that is committed to providing its viewers with the latest legal updates, law lectures, and knowledgeable opinions of law experts. He is skilled in Negotiation, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Laws - LLB focused in Law from the Superior College of Law. Watch the episode here.