Episodes 268
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.8 (38)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Pakistan's first podcast focused on the country's economy, simplifying the complex relationships between paisa, politics and the public. Presented by Tabadlab.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 255 - The Rupee is Overvalued

Dec 14, 2025 28m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Ali Khizar about the ongoing dynamics in Pakistan's foreign exchange market, why the rupee is overvalued, and how interest rate cuts without depreciation of the…

Ep 254 - Unlocking Pakistan's Export Potential

Nov 23, 2025 49m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Anna Twum about Pakistan’s export potential, how import tariffs hurt the export economy, and the ways in which Pakistan’s $60bn export potential can be met. Anna Twum…

Ep 253 - SECP's Role in Deepening Capital Markets

Oct 05, 2025 37m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Zeeshan Khattak, Commissioner at the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) about the deepening of financial markets in Pakistan and the ways in which…

Ep 252 - Pakistan-Saudi Mutual Defense Pact

Sep 18, 2025 42m

In this episode, Uzair Younus sits down with Kamran Bokhari to unpack the implications of the landmark Mutual Defence Agreement recently signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. With both nations…

Ep 251 - Political crisis in Nepal and the path forward

Sep 14, 2025 54m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Ashish Pradhan about the revolution in Nepal and what comes next for the country. We focused on the underlying factors that led to the outburst of protests across the…

Ep 250 - What’s going on in the forex market?

Sep 13, 2025 45m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Khurram Husain about the ongoing economic situation in Pakistan where the foreign currency market is under strain. We discuss what is driving this shift, and how…

Ep 249 - Volatility in the India-US Relationship

Sep 07, 2025 51m

Uzair talks to Pranay Kotasthane about the growing tensions in U.S.–India economic relations and the difficult road ahead for deeper trade integration. We discuss what went wrong in the bilateral…

Ep 248 - Donald Trump, Modi, and the U.S.-India Relationship

Aug 04, 2025 52m

Uzair talks to Dr. Irfan Nooruddin about the growing volatility in U.S.–India relations under President Trump. We discuss the impact of the 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods, the administration’s…

Ep 247 - What comes next for Iran?

Jul 11, 2025 39m

Uzair talks to Dr. Neda Bolourchi about the recent Israel-Iran-US conflict and its key takeaways. We also talked about whether the Iranian government is secure, the chances of diplomacy working, and…

Ep 246 - Budget 2025 is an “elephantine mediocrity”

Jun 13, 2025 40m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Khurram Husain about the 2025 budget and what the government got wrong. We also talked about Pakistan’s ability to extract geopolitical rents and how this stunts the…

Ep 245 - Making sense of the geopolitical chessboard

Jun 01, 2025 1h 7m

Uzair talks to Dr. Kamran Bokhari about what the Trump Administration and his MAGA movement wants to achieve in the foreign policy and geopolitical realms. This is an area where there is still a lot…

Ep 244 - Pathways to deescalation in the India-Pakistan crisis

May 27, 2025 55m

Uzair talks to Dr. Sahar Khan about her key takeaways from the recent India-Pakistan war and why this conflict was an inflection point. We also talked about the role of international diplomacy,…

Ep 243 - Pahalgam Terror Attack and Options for India

May 03, 2025 37m

Uzair talks to Colonel Ajai Shukla (retired) about the fallout of the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. We spoke about the state of the insurgency in the region, how their tactics and strategies are…

Ep 242 - What comes next for the India-Pakistan relationship?

May 01, 2025 45m

Uzair talks to Dr. Hassan Abbas about the ongoing standoff between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Kashmir. We talked about what options are on the table for both sides, the…

Ep 241 - Terrorism, India-Pakistan Standoff, and the Future of the Subcontinent

Apr 25, 2025 48m

Uzair talks to Muhammad Faisal about the fallout from the recent terror attack in Kashmir and the options both India and Pakistan have moving forward. We talk about the nuclear stability risks in the…

Ep 240 - AI and the Future of Jobs

Apr 19, 2025 31m

In this episode, Uzair talks to Adil Husain about his perspective on how AI is going to disrupt the labor market and create new opportunities for young talent in markets like Pakistan. Adil is an…

Ep 239 - The state targets journalists through PECA

Apr 12, 2025 36m

In this episode, Uzair talk to Abdul Moiz Jaferii about the frivolous cases against journalist Farhan Mallick, who was arrested during Ramzan and given bail after Eid. We discussed the ways in which…

Ep 238 - Pakistan tries to become a hard state

Apr 07, 2025 47m

Uzair talks to Zahid Husain about the worsening security situation in Balochistan, which has led the army chief to assert that Pakistan must become a “hard state.” We discussed what can be defined as…

Episode 237 - Food inflation and market reforms in agriculture

Mar 21, 2025 47m

Uzair talks to Adil Mansoor about the state of Pakistan’s agriculture sector and the outlook for the year. We focused on the wheat and sugar markets, whether deregulation is here to stay, and the…

Ep 236 - Is the ruling regime going to last for a long time?

Mar 16, 2025 40m

Uzair talks to Arifa Noor about the mood in Islamabad after the Jaffer Express terror attack in Balochistan. We discussed the failures of Pakistan’s Balochistan policy, why political elites have…

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