In this episode of The Talha Ahad Podcast UK Chapter, I sit down with Abdullah Afzal, best known as Amjad from Citizen Khan, to talk about identity, representation, and life beyond fame.

We discuss his journey as a British Pakistani comedian, the realities of typecasting, and how comedy became his way to express faith, culture, and belonging. A candid and humorous conversation about breaking stereotypes and staying true to who you are.

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This episode takes you inside rural Punjab, where hope and awareness are rewriting the story of health and hygiene. From scarcity to sustainability, discover how behavior change became the spark for lasting progress

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Raheel Ahmed, Business Head at Shan Foods, shares the story behind biryani wars, brand philosophy, and building a Pakistani food legacy worldwide, all in one conversation.

In this episode, discover how a local dream became an international success, staying true to its roots while redefining what it means to showcase Pakistani taste to the world.

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In this episode of our UK Chapter, I sat down with David Bickford, former MI5 and MI6 Legal Director, to explore the secret world of espionage.

We talked about his journey into the world of intelligence, black ops, and what life inside Britain’s most secretive institutions really looks like. David also shared how he transitioned from government service to becoming an author and reflected on the human side of espionage that few ever get to see.

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When they uploaded their first Facebook posts 10 years ago, their families thought it was just a waste of time. Today,  Waleed Wakar, Arbaaz, and Urooj are professional creators who've got millions of views, helped launch restaurants, built communities, and changed lives through content.

And they answered the question nobody else is asking: Is Facebook still the golden platform to start your content journey in 2025?

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In our opening conversation for the much-awaited UK Chapter, I travelled to Scotland to sit down with Humza Yousaf, the country’s first Muslim First Minister.

He reflects on navigating criticism for LGBTQ+ rights, balancing faith and identity under scrutiny, calls Gaza the world’s first “livestreamed genocide,” and grounds his journey in the Hadith: “Actions are judged by intention."

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"Digital Pakistan” sounds futuristic, but what does it really mean?

In this exclusive conversation, Shaza Fatima Khawaja from the Ministry of IT Telecom Pakistan explains how digitization isn’t about fancy tech; it’s about improving everyday lives.

From FIRs at the police station to payments and citizen services, this episode unpacks how Pakistan could become a true digital nation.

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Most Pakistanis get nervous when they hear FBR. But why? And how is technology changing the way taxes are collected?

This episode clears myths, explains taxes in simple terms, and shows why paying taxes is not just a duty, it’s an investment in Pakistan’s future.

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Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a content creator, or simply curious about Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, this episode is a must-watch.In this exclusive discussion, Junaid Iqbal (former MD of Careem Pakistan and Shark Tank Pakistan investor) reveals the challenges, failures, and hidden opportunities shaping the future of Pakistan’s business and tech landscape.

From Careem’s journey in Pakistan to why so many startups fail, to how content platforms could become the real startups of the 2030s, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t find anywhere else.

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Karachi: A city where killing was a career. In this episode, Omar Shahid, a serving officer in the Police Service of Pakistan and a bestselling author, shares how MQM turf wars, Taliban infiltration, RAW’s spy networks, and target killers turned the city into a living war zone.

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