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Young Pakistan

World Questions looks at the future of Pakistan.

Devastating floods, political instability, economic turmoil… as Pakistan grapples with enormous challenges, Jonny Dymond hears from a young panel of activists, academics and politicians debating questions raised by under 30s across the country. They discuss the government’s reaction to the floods, climate change, the role of women, relations with India, the role of the army in politics and what their future vision is for Pakistan, a country with the fifth largest population in the world.

The panel:
Maria Malik: Director of Research, Balochistan Think Tank Network, Quetta
Rehan Zeb Khan: Chairman, Tribal Youth Forum Pakistan and member of the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council of Pakistan
Ailia Zehra: Former Editor, Naya Daur Media and The Friday Times
Ammar Ali Jan: Founder and President of Haqooq-e-Khalq Movement

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Questions is a series of international events created in partnership with the British Council, which connects the UK and the world through arts, culture, education and the English language.

(Photo: Pakistani students in Karachi attend a march on the run up to Independence Day. Credit: Sabir Mazhar/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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50 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Sep 2022 23:06GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Sep 2022 11:06GMT
  • Sun 11 Sep 2022 02:06GMT
  • Sun 11 Sep 2022 14:06GMT
  • Wed 14 Sep 2022 23:06GMT