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Has bureaucracy become irrelevant? Is there no redemption for Pakistan's civil services? Our guest this week, Tariq Mehmood Awan, a seasoned civil servant, joins us to discuss the highs and lows in the history of Pakistan's civil services. We discuss the political influence and other factors that have been rusting this state machinery and whether or not it can be recovered. Mr. Tariq also shares the measures that can be taken to help resolve the capacity issues and improve the situation.


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How critical is the role of PR? Do governments also need agencies to manage public relations, and how do political parties form narratives using PR? Our guest this week, Aneel Butt, a seasoned PR professional with over 10 years of experience working with various big names in the corporate world, joins us to discuss all of this and much more. We discuss the PR and advertising industry of Pakistan, how it has evolved over time, and how it can be used to project a better image of Pakistan to the world.


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In this week's conversation with American journalist Betsy Joles, who joins us to discuss her experience working in Pakistan, meeting the people, and exploring the culture. We also discuss the differences between Pakistani and American work cultures and how certain stereotypes shape our perceptions of each other.


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This week's episode is about finding yourself amongst the chaos of the world around you. We are joined by Shehnaz Minallah happiness teacher at Soul Sanctuary and Mir Nasir, a serial tech entrepreneur and CEO of xLoop. We talk about dealing with grief, coming to terms with loss, and finding happiness in your soul. We also talk about meditation, wellness, and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Mir Nasir also opens up about the mental health struggles in the 21st-century corporate world.


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Are emerging markets supportive of new businesses? Does Gen-Z find accounting interesting? Our guest this week, Lucia Real-Martin, sits with us to discuss the evolution of accounting as a profession, and how ACCA involves Gen-Z in its planning process. We also discuss gender diversity, talent retention, and understanding the needs of developing countries, as well as the complexities of working in emerging markets.


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What is the future of bureaucracy in Pakistan? Was the past better than the future? We are joined by former secretary Tariq Mahmood this week for a conversation on the golden days of Pakistani bureaucracy and the events leading up to the fall of Dhaka. We discuss the unwarranted involvement of the establishment, the recent elections, and the future of democracy in Pakistan. We also discuss policymaking and what steps can be taken to save Pakistan.


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