Akram Kaim Khani is a Pakistani-born political activist and cultural promoter based in London, United Kingdom. He was a left-wing student leader in Karachi and a pro-democracy activist following General Zia-ul-Haq’s coup d’état. Born in Tharparkar, he moved to Karachi at a young age, studying at Jamia Millia College, Malir, and the University of Karachi. Despite being affected by polio, which limited his mobility, he remained actively involved in political movements and faced imprisonment and torture during his activism. After seeking political asylum in the UK, Kaim Khani continued his advocacy for democracy and social causes. He played a significant role in establishing the Faiz Foundation Trust in the UK, organizing cultural and literary events to promote dialogue and understanding. In 2024, he co-founded the Voices of South Asian Art and Literature (VSAAL) in London, which organized the First South Asian Festival at the Bloomsbury Theatre, celebrating the region’s composite cultural heritage. Kaim Khani’s efforts have been instrumental in fostering cultural exchange and promoting the rich traditions of South Asia within the diaspora community.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Migration, Sindhi and MQM11:00 Karachi of the 60s16:51 Karachi University and Political discourse23:00 Political Journey28:30 Joining PPP31:00 Zulffiqar Ali Bhutto's blunders37:00 Shutting down Karachi University and Tipu42:50 Being Tortured in Jail48:00 1981 Plane Hijacking and Al Zulfiqar1:01:00 Joining Al Zulfiqar and Training1:11:50 Meeting Benazir Bhutto and coming back to Pakistan1:22:00 Who killed Benazir Bhutto?1:28:38 Who killed Murtaza Bhutto?1:35:40 Who killed Shahnawaz Bhutto?1:37:19 Who killed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto?1:38:00 Audience Questions