Episodes: 3 Columns

Episode 155 – Special Series – Understanding the US-China Rivalry w/ Prof. Jane Golley

We continue our special series on the US-China strategic competition this week by looking at Australia’s evolving foreign policy with Professor Jane Golley. Professor Jane Golley is an economist...

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Episode 154 – Special Series: Understanding the US-China Rivalry w/ Sameer Lalwani

We continue our special series on the US-China strategic competition this week by looking at the deepening military ties between Pakistan and China with Sameer Lalwani. Sameer Lalwani is...

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Episode 153 – Special Series: Understanding the US-China Rivalry w/ Andrew Small

Over the next few episodes, we are going to be focusing on the US-China rivalry and what it means for the world. In addition, we will try to bring...

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Episode 152 – Why are poultry and meat products becoming expensive?

In this episode, we talk about the meat industry in Pakistan, key components of this sector, and why meat prices are going up in the country. Suleman Anwar joined...

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Episode 151 – Visa: Digitizing Payments and Promoting Financial Inclusion

In this episode, Uzair talks to Leila Serhan about Visa’s strategy, role, and mission for digitizing payments and promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan. We talk about how the company...

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Episode 150 – USF: Taking the internet to the last mile

We talk about the role access to the internet can play in transforming Pakistan’s economy, promote inclusion, and really empower those who are on the periphery of Pakistan’s political...

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Episode 149 – Is the US on the brink of another financial crisis?

In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Aaron L. Jackson about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the strains we are seeing in the US banking sector. We...

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Episode 148 – Bridging the gap between talent and companies

Uzair talks to Usama Nini, co-founder of Qureos, a startup changing how people connect, learn and work. The team is on a mission to accelerate 100 million careers by...

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Episode 147 – Does Pakistan need to restructure its debt

In this episode, we talk about Pakistan’s debt problems, how much it needs to repay in the near future, and whether the country needs debt restructuring. We also talk...

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Episode 146 – A roadmap for sustaining post-crisis growth in Pakistan

In this episode, Uzair talks to Gonzalo Varela about the World Bank’s most recent report on Pakistan’s economy and its key findings. We talk about how distortions caused by...

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Episode 145 – What’s going on at the Supreme Court?

In this episode, Uzair talks to Abdul Moiz Jaferii about the ongoing hearings in the Supreme Court, which has intervened to ensure that elections are held as per the...

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Episode 144 – India’s Notice to Amend the Indus Waters Treaty

In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Erum Sattar about the Indus Waters Treaty, its history, and India’s notice to amend the agreement. We dive deep into some of...

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