In this episode, I sat down with the Founder and Trustee of British-Pakistan Foundation, Asif Rangoonwala, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and British Pakistani, to explore his journey of faith, hard work, and resilience.

Asif reflects on his early struggles, the importance of humility, and the lessons he learned from building businesses like Eurobuns while giving back through the Rangoonwala Foundation.

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Dr. Naeemi, an esteemed Islamic scholar and current Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), and Mr. Rasul, a prominent religious scholar and Chairman of Idara Fikr-e-Jadeed, Lahore, explore how faith, culture, and intellect shape morality, including sensitive topics like sex education.

From Sufi influence to modern education, they discuss why Islam looks different across regions, how sexual health can be taught responsibly, and why guidance, morality, and intellect must work together.

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Amir Anzur sits down with Talha Ahad to share his journey, vision, and insights on building Pakistan’s global presence in tech.

From his experiences working with the Dubai government, where he learned the power of confident women leaders, entrepreneurial government culture, and a global outlook, to his role as CMO of Pakistan Software Export Board.

Amir explains how Pakistan can scale its IT exports, promote thought leadership, and become a hub for innovation.

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Exiled leaders, banned tycoons, jailed politicians, secret influence from London, fractured alliances, and silent power play. Pakistan’s politics is shaped as much abroad as at home.From Altaf Hussain’s decline, Malik Riaz’s UK ban, and Imran Khan’s shifting influence, to British courts, hidden networks, media weaknesses, and the political figures who quietly direct 2025, Murtaza Ali Shah breaks down the stories that never reach TV screens.If this is what we see… what’s still hidden? Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.
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What’s the real cost of chasing fame in Pakistan’s entertainment industry?

Ainy Jaffri opens up about the unspoken realities of being an actor: the favoritism, the power lobbies, and the unregulated chaos of an industry where everyone’s replaceable.

From Pakistan’s struggle to reach Netflix quality to why the West prefers Indian faces, she unpacks what truly shapes success, and what it costs.

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When even experts from the World Bank and Oxford University are surprised by what Pakistan has already achieved in fintech, you know the script is changing.In this conversation, Noman Azhar, Chief Officer at Zindigi by JS Bank, breaks down how Pakistan quietly built one of the most advanced digital banking ecosystems in the region years before it became a buzzword elsewhere. From pioneering branchless banking 17 years ago to leading the next phase of fintech innovation, Pakistan isn’t catching up; it’s setting the benchmarks.Watch the full conversation to understand why the world is finally taking notes from us.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.#talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #nomanazhar #jsbank #zindigi

Is Punjab's crippling smog crisis an unbeatable problem, or is there a new high-tech strategy that could finally clear the air?

In this critical episode, Talha Ahad sits down with Silwat Saeed, the Secretary of the Environment Protection & Climate Change Department (EP&CCD), Government of Punjab. As the driving force behind Punjab's new data-led approach, Secretary Saeed reveals the inside story of the province's most ambitious environmental battle yet.

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In this episode, I sat down with Shahzad Akbar, former advisor to Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex–Deputy Prosecutor of NAB.

We discussed Pakistan’s political future, his years working closely with Imran Khan, and the question everyone keeps asking: Will Imran Khan ever be free again?

A candid conversation about power, accountability, and what really happens behind closed doors in Pakistan’s politics.

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From political instability and digital neglect to short-term thinking and corporate complacency, Pakistan’s challenges run deep. In a rare and insightful conversation, Asad Umar, Ather Imran Nawaz, and Syed Ahmad break down why our institutions underperform, why the corporate sector failed to innovate, and how the IT industry lost decades of potential.

Yet, amid the criticism lies hope, a belief that with the right mindset, long-term vision, and investment in people and technology, Pakistan can still rewrite its digital destiny.

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As thousands move abroad for stability, Aqib Hassan, Chief Commercial Officer at  Homes By One, chose to create opportunities in Pakistan. In this powerful conversation with Talha Ahad, he talks about belief when no one else believes, the courage to start from zero, and why he believes Pakistan’s future depends on those willing to fight for change.

Through One Homes, Aqib is leading an effort to reconnect overseas Pakistanis with their homeland, to keep the bond alive through identity and belonging, not just business.

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