Can Faith Heal Anxiety? | Dr Waseem Ullah Shaheen | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep141
What happens when faith, fitness, and mental health collide?In this episode, Dr. Waseem Ullah Shaheen shares his journey from anxiety and physical transformation to discovering the teachings of Wasif Ali Wasif. We talk about grief, spiritual growth, Gen Z, Tasawwuf, self-love, and why emotional healing matters just as much as physical health.If you’re overwhelmed, seeking clarity, or just starting your journey, this one's for you.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.#talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #drwaseem
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Why Overseas Pakistanis Are Coming Back? | Chaudhry Ayaz | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep 140
What drives an overseas Pakistani to leave behind comfort and invest in the chaos?In this conversation, Chaudhry Ayaz, CEO of Panther Group USA, walks us through his raw and inspiring journey, starting from cleaning floors at gas stations to running a multimillion-dollar business in the US.But the real story is in what brought him back.Ayaz shares why the Pakistani diaspora still feels deeply connected to the country, how business mindsets differ between the US and Pakistan, and why he believes the next wave of opportunity lies right here if we’re disciplined enough to seize it.Whether you’re abroad or on the ground, this is a must-watch for anyone thinking about starting from scratch, anywhere in the world.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.#talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #chaudhryayaz
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The Ultimate Playbook to Running a Restaurant in Pakistan | Waqar Chattha | Usman Shehzad | Junaid Sandhu | Roundtable Podcast | Ep05
Behind every bite is a battle you don’t see.What keeps a food business alive in a city where loyalty is low, margins are thinner, and every other day, a new place opens? This roundtable brings together the minds behind Chattha’s, Wrap Lab, and Coffee Mistry.Find out what goes into the grind of keeping it all running with Waqar Chattha, Usman Shehzad, and Junaid Sandhu.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.#talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #waqarchattha #junaidsandhu #usmanshehzad
Why can’t Pakistan fix its economy?In this episode of The Talha Ahad Podcast, leading economist Sakib Sherani unpacks the deep-rooted causes of Pakistan’s financial instability, from the illusion of GDP growth to the grip of elite capture, IMF dependency, hidden defaults, and why the system is built to benefit a few at the cost of many. We discuss:➡️ Is Pakistan already in default?➡️ How elite politics is strangling reform?➡️ The smuggling economy and under-taxed sectors.➡️ What does the default actually mean for ordinary citizens?➡️ Who are our real allies, the US or China?This is not just another economic talk; it's a reality check.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast’ on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.#talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #sakibsherani
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Is It Still Worth Becoming a Content Creator in Pakistan? | Raza Samo | Talha Ahad Podcast | Ep138
Is Pakistan’s digital space evolving, or are we just louder, not better?From viral content to cultural commentary, we’ve seen a boom in creators. But has the quality grown with the numbers?In this episode, we sit down with content creator Raza Samo to talk about:➡️ The rise of YouTube post-ban and Pakistan’s content explosion.➡️ Why satire and social commentary still matter?➡️ The crisis of identity in Gen Z audiences.➡️ What creators really need to break through in 2025?➡️ Why money, fame, and fulfillment don’t always align?If you think content creation is just about clicks and comedy, think again.Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.#talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #razasamo
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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