We discuss anything affecting young Pakistanis across the globe, and discuss both serious and mellow topics. In each episode, we bring new guests from around the world to tell stories, discuss issues, and crack jokes! Our episodes are primarily in English, but we have numerous Urdu-heavy episodes as well.
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Pakcord
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religion & spirituality · society & culture · society & culture
Sara Sharaf Beg is the author of Salaam, with Love, a heartfelt young adult novel that follows a Pakistani American teenager navigating faith, family, and self-discovery during a transformative summer in New York. Her storytelling captures the struggles and joys of growing up Muslim in America, making her book a must-read for anyone looking for authentic representation in literature.
Beyond her writing, Sara is a licensed counselor dedicated to serving South Asian and Muslim communities, ensuring that cultural and religious understanding are at the heart of mental health care. She’s also a lifelong learner, currently pursuing her MFA in creative writing.
Today, we’ll dive into her journey as a writer, her inspiration behind Salaam, with Love, and how her diverse experiences—from moving across the U.S. to embracing her Pakistani heritage—have shaped her storytelling.
Follow Sara on Instagram: @chutneybinasamosa
8 Feb 2024
#75 - Crisis in Bosnia
Katie Finn is a philanthropist from the United States who has traveled with volunteer organizations through different countries. During her travels, she visited Bosnia and met refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other countries, who are living in life-threatening conditions. These individuals are engaged in a perilous endeavor known as "the game," where they risk their lives attempting to cross into Europe in search of better opportunities.
This episode was recorded in early 2021, but was only published in 2024. THe situation in Bosnia has not changed much, Katie says, and the crisis remains unresolved.
31 Jan 2024
#74 - Balochistan
Follow the Balochistan times on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/balochistantimes/).
Further reading on the issues:
Written by Sheraz: https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2022/02/reducing-environmental-social-costs-chinese-investments-pakistan/ (https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2022/02/reducing-environmental-social-costs-chinese-investments-pakistan/)
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/1/22/resolving-the-baloch-issue-is-in-pakistans-political-and-economic-interest (https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/1/22/resolving-the-baloch-issue-is-in-pakistans-political-and-economic-interest)
https://thediplomat.com/2016/08/balochistan-and-the-killing-of-akbar-bugti-10-years-later/ (https://thediplomat.com/2016/08/balochistan-and-the-killing-of-akbar-bugti-10-years-later/)
Sheraz also shared some books at the end of our episode listed here:
The Baloch National Struggle in Pakistan: Emergence and Dimensions by Jan Muhammad Dashti (https://a.co/d/b8HBoS5)
Balochistan: At a Crossroads by William Merck (https://a.co/d/6trj88o)
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5.0 / 5
26 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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