Are you ready to build a business that actually lasts?

In this roundtable episode, leaders from Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd ( Shell License) share grounded insights on what it truly takes to turn ideas into real impact. From founder mindset to execution, discipline, and long-term thinking, the conversation goes beyond surface-level entrepreneurship talk.

This isn’t hype or motivation. It’s a clear, honest look at how young businesses grow, the skills that separate builders from dreamers, and why guidance and the right connections matter just as much as ambition.

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In this episode, Danish Khaliq, Vice President Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan, takes us behind the scenes of bringing new electric vehicles (NEVs) to Pakistan. From floods, delays, and tough roads to winning the trust of drivers, he shares the real challenges and surprising successes of introducing something new to the streets.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to change how Pakistan drives, this conversation is a must-watch.

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Pakistan’s energy sector sits at the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and long-term planning.

In this episode, I sat down with the CEO of  PARCO Gunvor Limited to understand how Pakistan’s oil and energy ecosystem actually functions, from refining capacity and supply chains to the structural challenges that impact energy security and economic stability.

This conversation focuses on realities rather than rhetoric, highlighting what works, what doesn’t, and what needs sustained attention if Pakistan is to build a more resilient energy future.

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What are we getting wrong in education today?

In this roundtable, Talha Ahad is joined by Ms. Kaneez Zehra (Executive Director, SAQE), Urwa Naeem (Senior Program Officer, SAQE), and Ms. Gulmina Bilal (Chairperson, NAVTTC) to unpack how rote learning, digital misinformation, and outdated systems are producing workers instead of thinkers.

The discussion explores social media, AI, media literacy, mentorship, and skills-based education. As Pakistan’s youth remain our greatest asset, the question remains: are we preparing them to think, or just to work?

SAQE is a not-for-profit committed to evidence-based policy advocacy efforts to institutionalize free and compulsory education. Through its flagship network, the Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE), SAQE has been actively engaging grassroots communities on critical education issues since 2005, with an outreach that spans 65 districts and over 1500 Union Councils.

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What are we getting wrong in education today?In this roundtable, Talha Ahad is joined by Ms. Kaneez Zehra (Executive Director, SAQE), Urwa Naeem (Senior Program Officer, SAQE), and Ms. Gulmina Bilal (Chairperson, NAVTTC) to unpack how rote learning, digital misinformation, and outdated systems are producing workers instead of thinkers.The discussion explores social media, AI, media literacy, mentorship, and skills-based education. As Pakistan’s youth remain our greatest asset, the question remains: are we preparing them to think, or just to work?

SAQE is a not-for-profit committed to evidence-based policy advocacy efforts to institutionalize free and compulsory education. Through its flagship network, the Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE), SAQE has been actively engaging grassroots communities on critical education issues since 2005, with an outreach that spans 65 districts and over 1500 Union Councils.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.
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What does it take to succeed when the odds are stacked against you? Zishan Nurmohamed shares his remarkable journey from a council estate in North London to becoming a partner at EY (Ernst & Young). He opens up about childhood struggles, racism, cultural bias, and the enduring influence of his mother.

Packed with powerful lessons on resilience, perseverance, and determination, this episode is an inspiring story for anyone striving to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

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What does childhood look like in Pakistan today? In this roundtable, I sit down with Pernille Ironside, UNICEF Pakistan’s Country Representative, along with children from the NCRC Child Advisory Panel, Baryal and Sania, to explore what children really need in today’s world.

We examine how parental support, emotional care, and education shape a child’s growth, and ask: Are we truly listening to what our children are trying to tell us?

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The world is changing, social media, AI, and Gen Alpha are redefining learning. But are our madrasas ready? In this episode, our guest explores how centuries-old Islamic education systems face a new challenge: balancing tradition with technology, and authority with empathy.

Can faith education adapt without losing its essence? Watch to discover what’s possible.

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What really happens behind the closed doors of modern intelligence?

In this rare and powerful conversation, we sit down with Sir David Omand GCB, British former senior civil servant & former Director of the GCHQ, to unravel the world most people only know through headlines, fiction, or rumours.

From counter-terrorism missions and tracking Osama Bin Laden to preventing attacks planned across borders, this episode explores how intelligence agencies operate, where their power comes from, and how far they should go, and how far they should go.

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When Pakistan’s mobility sector was collapsing, Swvl was exiting, Careem was shifting focus, and funding was drying up, one woman quietly decided she wasn’t done solving the problem. What started as a single bus run on her maxed-out credit cards grew into one of the country’s most resilient mobility solutions.

In this candid and powerful conversation, Maha Shahzad shares what kept her going through doubt, shutdowns, and a system that told her to quit.

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