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Welcome to Talha Ahad Podcast. It was journalism that brought me back to Islamabad from London in 2016. Over the last 6 years I have been privileged enough to meet with lots of interesting people from former PM Imran Khan, to Guantanamo Bay prisoners, to industry leaders, politicians, creatives and all kinds of people in between. The stories they shared off-screen were far more fascinating than the ones they told on screen.

I am Talha Ahad, an entrepreneur, journalist and documentary filmmaker. I am going on a journey to explore who people really are beyond the face they show to the world.

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Welcome to Talha Ahad Podcast. It was journalism that brought me back to Islamabad from London in 2016. Over the last 6 years I have been privileged enough to meet with lots of interesting people from former PM Imran Khan, to Guantanamo Bay prisoners, to industry leaders, politicians, creatives and all kinds of people in between. The stories they shared off-screen were far more fascinating than the ones they told on screen.

I am Talha Ahad, an entrepreneur, journalist and documentary filmmaker. I am going on a journey to explore who people really are beyond the face they show to the world.

    Revolutionising Plastic Surgery in Pakistan | Dr Salman Khan | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep79

    Revolutionising Plastic Surgery in Pakistan | Dr Salman Khan | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep79

    This week, we sat down with Pakistan's leading cosmetic, plastic, and hair transplant surgeon, Dr. Muhammad Salman Khan, aka MSK, for a conversation on the growing trend of cosmetic surgery in Pakistan and globally. We discuss the latest trends in the field of plastics and cosmetics and technological advancements. Dr. Salman shares with us his motivations, challenges, and what keeps him going through the tough days. We also discuss the field of medical entrepreneurship and the flaws in Pakistan's medical school system.


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    Secure Remittances this Ramadan with ACE & Bank Al Habib | Naqqash Hafiz | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep78

    Secure Remittances this Ramadan with ACE & Bank Al Habib | Naqqash Hafiz | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep78

    With Ramadan ending and Eid drawing closer, Pakistanis living abroad are turning to banks to send money to their loved ones. In this week's episode, we sit down with Naqqash Hafiz, Executive Head of ACE Money Transfer Services, to answer all your remittance-related queries. We discuss the need for a trusted financial service provider, the process behind it, and how ACE Money Transfer, in partnership with Bank Al-Habib, provides the safest option to trust your money with.


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    • 46 min
    The World's View of Pakistan | Sofyan Yusufi | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep77

    The World's View of Pakistan | Sofyan Yusufi | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep77

    In this week's episode, we have Sofyan Yusufi, a partner at Deloitte and Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, joining us for a discussion on the global image of Pakistan and how the West, especially America, views us. We also discuss the prevailing class system, discrimination, and social hierarchies in Pakistan. Sofyan also shares some harrowing stories from his days in America as a Muslim and a Pakistani shortly after 9/11.


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    • 1 hr 22 min
    The Evolution of Pakistan's Corporate Culture | Ammar Hassan | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep76

    The Evolution of Pakistan's Corporate Culture | Ammar Hassan | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep76

    In this week's episode, we have Muhammad Ammar Hassan Yousufi, former CMO of Daraz and OLX, joining us. We discuss the corporate culture in Pakistan, its flaws, strengths, and evolution over the years, and how Gen-Z fits into it. He discusses approaches that can help build a better work environment for the younger generation. Towards the end, Ammar also touches upon the subject of Pakistani startup culture and why it hasn't been able to pick up pace.


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    • 47 min
    How Can Illegal Migrants Return to Pakistan? | Faisal Shabir | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep75

    How Can Illegal Migrants Return to Pakistan? | Faisal Shabir | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep75

    Over recent years, Pakistan has seen a rise in irregular migrations, especially towards Europe. In this week's episode, Faisal Shabir, Technical Advisor for Counselling & Cooperation at GIZ, talks to us about the growing trend of irregular migrations and its potential threats. We try to uncover the reasons that force people to take this perilous route. Faisal also provides insights on assistance for those wishing to return to Pakistan and the reform measures in place to support them.


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    • 29 min
    A Story of Failures, Lessons, Success & Finding Your 'Why' | Shayan Mahmud | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep74

    A Story of Failures, Lessons, Success & Finding Your 'Why' | Shayan Mahmud | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep74

    In this episode, we have Shayan Mahmud, the CEO and founder of ProPakistani, joining us. We explore Shayan's journey, from his experiences in the UK and China to how they've influenced his life. We also compare the content creation industries of Karachi and Islamabad and touch upon topics like success, learning from failures, and the role of luck in seizing opportunities and discovering one's purpose.


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