Hard, Hybrid, or Banana Republic? | Elite Capture in Pakistan | Debunking Myths with Faisal Siddiqui

Hard, Hybrid, or Banana Republic? | Elite Capture in Pakistan | Debunking Myths with Faisal Siddiqui

Is Pakistani youth too hopeless about their future? Where are we heading towards if the current political situation persists? Are we ready to learn from other countries?

This is the 97th episode of the OTS Educational Podcast series, and we are once again honored to feature senior lawyer and author Faisal Siddiqui, joined by journalists Rana Muhammad Asif and Najam Soharwardi. The discussion covers Pakistan’s socio-political landscape, including youth involvement in politics, the brain drain crisis, constitutional amendments, and key lessons from history.

00:00 - 07:30 | Highlights
07:30 - 12:07 | Multiple Crises: Mayoosi Kyun Hai?
12:07 - 15:35 | Youth, Elections & Judiciary: A Miracle?
15:35 - 18:44 | Anarchy: Why Are People Leaving Pakistan?
18:44 - 24:23 | Power Is Power: Is the Ruling Elite Fooling the Public?
24:23 - 27:02 | Lessons from History: Germany, Japan & America
27:02 - 28:50 | "Lahore Is Older Than Pakistan & India"
28:50 - 32:40 | Predator State: Majority vs. Minority
32:40 - 36:16 | Hard State: Incompetent Authoritarianism?
36:16 - 40:50 | Pakistan: An Unprecedented Case in History
40:50 - 45:04 | Pakistani Identity: Federation vs. Provinces
45:04 - 48:05 | Youth & Hopelessness: Philosophical Reflections
48:05 - 55:07 | Why You Shouldn't Leave Pakistan
55:07 - 1:05:25 | Executive Capture of Judiciary: First Time?
1:05:25 - 1:12:58 | Germany to Myanmar: How States Survive
1:12:58 - 1:16:37 | No System in Pakistan?
1:16:37 - 1:19:24 | Change Is Constant
1:19:24 - 1:23:00 | Pragmatic Solutions: "NGOs Won't Change Society"
1:23:00 - 1:25:13 | Quranic Discourse: Are We Martians?
1:25:13 - 1:31:36 | Red Line: Inspirations from the Late Khalid Anwer
1:31:36 - 1:34:37 | Concluding Thoughts: Hope & the Idea of Being

The OTS Podcast serves an educational purpose, fostering diverse opinions and constructive dialogue on issues crucial to societal progress. While we do not necessarily endorse all views shared by our guests, we remain committed to critical discussions and continual improvement.

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