Future of Democracy and Independent Media in Pakistan | Afrasiab Khattak, Absar Alam & Imaan Mazari

Explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for democracy and independent media in Pakistan. Engage in stimulating conversations about the importance of diverse perspectives, transparency, and accountability in fostering a vibrant democratic society.
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● Panelists: Afrasiab Khattak, Absar Alam and Imaan Mazari
● Moderator: Ailia Zehra

[@nadirharoon4039]

Such an interesting discussion. It's a shame that the KZbin audience is so little. We need more debates like this.

[@tqm790]

Sir, please invite COAS Asim because he is the one who decides democracy and independent press in Pakistan..

[@manumathur1323]

Two brave ladies and bravo Mr Khattak 👏 👏 👏.

[@user-tu5dx1mt5n]

Congratulations to BH team for arranging such show 🎉

[@hafeezullahkhan4680]

Afrasiyab khattak and Absaar sab, both are gem to listen

[@aliajay4902]

wonderful disussions, facts spilled

[@ShoaibSahi-le2kf]

Khattak sb ..salute to you for truths exposing corrupt institute

[@dabamitnegi7329]

Democracy mashallah inshallah freedom of press

[@MunawarAzaad2025]

Very important and must watch talk for all Pakistanis

[@farhanpathan2976]

Such a productive discussion, please do more discussions like this on Pakistan issues with multiple guests. Thank You Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy you are doing wonderful job.

[@somnathde8680]

Absar Alam spoke so well and told the truth. Thanks.

[@hassanraza-if9tq]

MR.ABSAR.ALAM YOU.ARE..GREAT LOVEYOU

[@sadiahmad80]

the best thing was question regarding the appointment of chairman pemra which was not ansewered. just words were put into mouth. and iman zahra also got an escape.

[@shreeyanksinghvi7748]

i want to ask if hindu muslim cant live together than why there are 21 crore muslim living shouldn't they migrate to Pakistan and bangladesh

[@amaruddin974]

Thanks to the organizers of The Black Hole.

[@SHR78656]

I think this session was one of the leading n record breaking session in the track prints of the black hole institute n the Penal was all matchless to each other the questions Answers were all well set skill set n there was no loop hole at any part of the questioning answering either from the moderater n the sitting audience n the credit goes to Moderator who wonderfully radiated the show Congratulations to Black hole Administration

[@blazingsun8862]

Healthy discussion for awareness of the general public.

[@amirhamzo153]

Nice program

[@AbdulRehman-ow2qi]

Need to be baldiati nizam bhal karoo for better enviornment and also town policing system immediately God bless effectors

[@muslimworldtoday]

Thanks for such a productive session

[@neilmichael2676]

The fantastic panel lends credibility to the discussion!! A vote of appreciation to the anchor as well!! 2 hours long...but didn't drag a bit!! Looking forward to more of these discussions!!

[@saeedaamir]

Brilliant program and discussion

[@somnathde8680]

Such a good discussion. Viewership of Black Hole should increase. My suggestion, Pl discuss issues of India, Bangladesh, Afganistan , Srilanka, Iran also.

[@ahmedhasssn.01]

OMG this is so good . Brave People 👏 ❤

[@user-sa166]

Great and interesting discussion 🎉keep spreading awareness

[@mohsenkhan741]

Love the panelists talk 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰👍❤️❤️❤️

[@TheUndergroundRockstar]

Such a great, candid and truthful discussion. Thank you TBH.

[@somnathde8680]

Great issue.

[@salarwazir4257]

How can I join this classes, any procedure? I am in Islamabad, kindly guide me

[@user-xp6wv4kt5b]

Such openness is impossible in India. Thanks to BH for facilitating such an interesting discussion. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@muhammadumerawais]

Pervez Sir, and the commendable Black Hole team, you are doing a great service to us, the nation and citizens of Pakistan, please keep doing so.

[@ahmedhasssn.01]

This is so enlightening ❤

[@sohailshehzad8097]

great discourse realy enjoyed it

[@shreeyanksinghvi7748]

i want to ask if hindu muslim cant live together than why there are 21 crore muslim living shouldn't they migrate to Pakistan and bangladesh

[@gangjisomiloo8673]

Kia India se trade hona chaeye?

[@mazharlakho4618]

One cannot improve Economy if Army continues to rule and Punjab continues to support it.

[@dineshchandel350]

What i heard, got to know and realised from the talk and if I have to describe the state of Pakistan I can say it is completely a failed state to the core in all it’s sphere. Be politically, militarily, educationally and morally as well. All the panellists are talking about the failures of Pakistani society, how they are suffering by ill governance but none is uttering a word about the atrocities and sufferings inflicted on minorities especially the minority Hindus in Pakistan. It’s a shame on them. Jai Hind!🇮🇳

[@ibratnak]

Tv channels run by housing societies include Samaa TV, Absar Alam's current employer, which is owned by Aleem Khan. Media everywhere is run by businesses. The problem here is our businesses are targeted inwards and our tycoons are rent-seeking.

[@cssoversimplified]

First time listening about issues of GilgitBaltistan. Godi media will never show this.

[@quddusquddus136]

The third military dictator's "control democracy." How the word democracy had to be attached to this murderous polity of Muslims ought to be a source of wonder? Long before this dictator had his hands bloody, he served as a mercenary serving the kingdom of Jordan. He had the first-hand experience in mass killings in the land of Arabs. In Pakistan, he had torture cells for the political opponents. The debased Muslims have yet to learn how to see the world clearly in order to utter words. Words have association. Pakistan ought to be prosecuted for misusing words.

[@ozymandias8988]

Look at those face media personnel. They've seen some storms.

[@sanjaychauhan1116]

What future of democracy in pakistan ?As if today it's existing 😂😂

[@saeeddeen7304]

One of the best programs of blackHole.😊👍

[@vasukinagabhushan]

Other States have the Military. In Pakistan, Military has the State.

[@masoodmuhammad9362]

میرا فیس بک اکاؤنٹ بند کروایا گیا اب ٹویٹراکاؤنٹ سسپنڈ ہے۔

[@NomadicUPSCAspirant]

Love & Respect from Noida India

[@sandipjoshi1200]

Congratulations to BH organisers and Dr Hoodbuoy 👏 There is lot for india to learn. No country should Insist on learning from self mistakes. Politicians in india too must learn to talk and listen honestly.

[@MuhammadaliAli-yg5qq]

Amar politician is not breve they r not siyasatdan they r Nadan

[@indiapakistanfriends7453]

All talk and no action does not bring democracy.

[@swapandas9433]

There is no democracy in this sub continent. there are numerous political parties and these parties are run by a family.They do not bother of inner party democracy and are run in autocratic manner. But Pakistan is the worst case having military intervention into politics.

[@hualin6514]

Apne ko "non-state" samja Kya?

[@indiapakistanfriends7453]

Democracy in Pakistan is a tragic joke. Military rules Pakistan, whichever party gets selected by them. All talk and no light in these discussions.

[@TShawn64]

So much jealousy against our military...