Islamabad Today
Imran Khan, Elections, Politics. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Aamir Zia. As former Prime Minister and the most popular politician in Pakistan, Imran Khan continues to be discredited; the future of his political career and his party is linked with the stability and trajectory of the country. This […]
The Climate Change Quagmire in South Asia (Islamabad Today)
Effects and Harrowing Realities. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Aisha Khan. This discussion is with Executive Director of Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change and CEO of the Mountain and Glacier Organisation, Ms. Aisha Khan. It is about the pernicious effects of climate change in South Asia. The […]
Hunerkada and Dehumanized Existence (Islamabad Today)
Paintings, Society, Television, Arts. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Jamal Shah. This episode dives deep into performing arts, paintings and their meaning for sociopolitical realities such as poverty, inequality, exploitation and discrimination. It touches base with one of the leading actors in South Asia, Mr. Jamal Shah, and […]
Lights, Camera and Action (Islamabad Today)
What Does it Take for an Actor to Make it. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Usman Mukhtar. Acclaimed actor and director, Mr. Usman Mukhtar, shares his insights on making it big in the drama industry. We dive into his experience of producing horror movies such as ‘Gulabo Rani’, […]
What’s Wrong with Pakistan’s Economy (Islamabad Today)
Default, IMF, Inflation, Pakistan, Crisis. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Haroon Sharif. Pakistan is on the verge of default with foreign exchange reserves tanking to just $4.3 billion. Furthermore, there is widespread political instability and further unrest is expected as the country faces an imminent meltdown. This episode […]
Pakistan’s Political Crisis (Islamabad Today)
Supreme Court, Economy, Ruling Government. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Maleeha Lodhi. As Pakistan continues to witness a persistent political impasse between the ruling government and the Supreme Court over scheduling of elections, we speak to Pakistan’s former Ambassador at the United Nations, the United States, the United […]
India’s Democratic Backsliding Under Modi (Islamabad Today)
Hindutva, Modi, Secularism, Manipur 2023. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Karan Thapar. The discussion is with President of ITV India and Television Presenter, Mr. Karan Thapar, on India’s democratic backsliding, what it means for journalists, the Manipur Violence of 2023 and international indicators. Mr. Thapar presents valuable insights […]
Pakistan’s Political Crisis (Islamabad Today)
Supreme Court, Economy, Ruling Government. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Maleeha Lodhi. As Pakistan continues to witness a persistent political impasse between the ruling government and the Supreme Court over scheduling of elections, we speak to Pakistan’s former Ambassador at the United Nations, the United States, the United […]
The Showbiz Industry and Soft Power (Islamabad Today)
Dramas, Acting, Messaging, Society. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Ahmed Ali Akbar. The episode’s discussion with one of Pakistan’s leading actors Ahmed Ali Akbar centers on themes such as societal narrative building and how epic drama serials such as ‘Parizaad’ have an impact on collective consciousness, racism and […]
Can Pakistan and India Achieve Peace (Islamabad Today)
Diplomatic Insights on South Asian Peace. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Abdul Basit. This discussion is a one-on-one segment with one of Pakistan’s veteran diplomats who served as a High Commissioner in India on the prospects of peace between the two nuclear armed countries. Since 2019, relations have […]