In this episode, Uzair talks to Ammar Ali Jan about the last five years of democratic rule in Pakistan, the outlook for the next twelve months, and why the country is likely to face growing instability. We also talked about Ammar’s own political work in Lahore and why left-wing politics is necessary as an alternative means to engage people at the grassroots level.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Democratic backsliding in Pakistan 14:30 Outlook for the next 12 months 21:16 The left’s political agenda 34:40 Culture of resistance in Pakistan 40:10 Reading recommendations

Reading Recommendations

• How China Escaped Shock Therapy by Isabella Weber

Broadcast on:

11 Aug 2023