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Episode 188 – Contesting 2024 Elections | Manipulation of Results | PTI’s Strategy | Taimur Malik

In this episode, Uzair talks to Taimur Malik about his political campaign in NA-148, where he competed as a...

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Episode 187 – X Blocked in Pakistan | Economic Impact of Internet Shutdowns

In this episode, Uzair talks to Farieha Aziz about the ongoing curbs on the internet, with X facing recurring...

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Episode 186 – Rigging in 2024 elections | Similarities with 1977 | Dissent and repression | Dr Ilhan Niaz

In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Ilhan Niaz about the 2024 elections and their implications for the country....

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Episode 185 – Deciding on Economic Reforms After Elections | World Bank and Pakistan | Tobias Haque

In this episode, Uzair talks to Tobias Haque about Pakistan’s need for economic reforms after the general elections. This...

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Episode 184 – Finance and the economy | Credit for small businesses and women | Karandaaz Capital

Uzair talks to Navid Goraya about Karandaaz’s ongoing work in Pakistan and their focus on improving access to finance...

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Episode 183 – Elections in Pakistan | Campaigning as a Young Candidate

Uzair talks to Hamza Haroon, an independent candidate running in the national assembly elections in Pakistan from NA-46. Uzair...

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Episode 182 – Iran Attacks Pakistan | Assessing Pakistan’s Response | What Comes Next?

In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Kamran Bokhari about Iran’s unprovoked attacks on Pakistan, Pakistan’s counterstrike, and what...

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Episode 181 – Pakistan Economy in 2024 | Revenge, Legitimacy, and Elections –

In this episode, Uzair talks to Khurram Husain about Pakistan’s economic outlook in 2024, why he is concerned about...

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Episode 180 – Outlook for 2024 Elections | PMLN v. PTI Electoral Strategy

Welcome to the 2024 season of Pakistonomy. We begin this season with as usual an outlook episode. Uzair talks...

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Episode 179 – Why trauma informed schools are a necessity in Pakistan | Kiran Foundation

In this episode, Uzair talks to Sabina Khatri about her work in Lyari, where she has spent over two...

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Episode 178 – Doing Masters in Germany | Cutting-edge Scientific Research | Scientific Method

In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Bilal Khatri about his journey from Iqra University to Freiburg, where he...

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Episode 177 – How did we get here and what’s next for the Israeli Palestinian conflict?

In this episode, Uzair talks to Tuqa Nusairat about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, its key drivers and the path...

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