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02/14/2025

According to a report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), Instagram is being used as a tool to promote cow vigilantism in India. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood unpacks the report's findings with Yash Sharma, Lead Researcher at CSOH’s Violence, Extremism, and Radicalization Program (VERP). Sharma explains how videos of physical assaults on individuals transporting cattle—predominantly Muslims—garnered three times more views than non-violent content.

02/13/2025

With inflation hitting a record low in Pakistan in late January this year, the country has seen some degree of stability in commodity prices. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Faryal Shahzad speaks with Asad Ejaz Butt, development economist and PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts, about the unprecedented drop in the inflation rate. Together, they discuss why inflation plummeted last year and why this decline may not be entirely healthy for the economy

02/12/2025

In this episode of Unraveled, host Marvi Sirmed dives deep into the biggest stories shaping the South Aisa region, from political unrest to humanitarian crises and evolving diplomatic ties. In Afghanistan, a worsening food crisis is leaving millions struggling, and the ICC has issued warrants against Taliban leaders. In Bangladesh, protests escalate with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence torched, while tensions rise at Biswa Ijtema. Meanwhile, India braces for PM Modi’s U.S. visit amid outrage over deportations and a tragic Maha Kumbh Mela stampede.

02/10/2025

Despite improvements in global rankings, Pakistan still lags behind at 101st place in the Travel & Tourism Development Index. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood speaks with governance and economic expert Haroon Khawaja. Khawaja emphasizes the need for a functional local government, improved infrastructure, essential facilities, and enhanced security for Pakistan to truly emerge as a top tourist destination.

02/02/2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body meant to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, has been used by governments to target non-profits and civil society due to a specific recommendation.

In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood speaks with Sangeeta Goswami, Policy and Advocacy Adviser at the Netherlands-based Human Security Collective, on how FATF rules—shaped largely by wealthy nations—are restricting NGO operations worldwide.

01/25/2025

The 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes political battle with major implications for both the city and the country. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed discusses the stakes and broader impact of these elections with veteran journalist Brijesh Pandey.

01/24/2025

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by criticizing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the Rotherham child sexual abuse scandal involving British Pakistani grooming gangs. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood talks to investigative journalist and documentary producer Suddaf Chaudry. Chaudry explains that group-based grooming of children is mostly by "white" men and their gangs, as per the UK police, but Musk’s focus on the Pakistani community amplifies the far-right's racist narrative against Pakistani immigrants.

01/22/2025

In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood talks to research analyst Deeksha Udupa about the surge in anti-Indian hate on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Udupa, a Digital Research Analyst with the Disinformation and Digital Security Program at the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), examines global far-right extremist networks and their use of social media to advance their agendas.

01/17/2025

In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood interviews Zakir Thaver, the film producer behind the acclaimed documentary on Pakistan's first Nobel Laureate, Abdus Salam. Salam, the second Muslim to win the Nobel Prize, was disowned in Pakistan due to his Ahmadiyya faith. Thaver discusses his ongoing projects, including a film on Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the legendary Qawwali maestro from Faisalabad, and another on Adam Osborne, the inventor of the first portable computer.

01/15/2025

The Madrasa Registration Bill 2024 in Pakistan has sparked significant debate, as it seeks to address the registration of religious seminaries across the country. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Faryal Shehzad speaks with Dr. Masooda Bano, Professor of Development Studies and Senior Researcher at Oxford Department of International Development. Dr. Bano, who has researched extensively on madrasas in Pakistan, argues that while the registration of madrasas under the government or the Societies Registration Act is crucial, it is the sincere and full implementation of these laws that will ensure effective regulation of their funding, curricula, and functioning.

01/13/2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, is the world’s largest religious congregation, where millions gather at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers for spiritual renewal. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed is joined by senior Indian journalist Rohit Sharma, to discuss the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.

01/07/2025

The tenure of former Indian Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has come under intense scrutiny. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed takes a critical deep dive into the legacy of Chandrachud, the recently retired Chief Justice of India’s Supreme Court. Widely celebrated for his intellectual prowess and progressive rhetoric, his tenure is also marked by allegations of compromising judicial independence — a cornerstone of any democracy.

01/07/2025

The increasing migration of Hindus from Pakistan to India has raised significant questions about its deeper causes and implications. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood speaks with Zia Ur Rahman, a journalist and researcher, to discuss the impact of Pakistan’s deteriorating law and order on this growing trend. Rehman has just published a research paper on what he calls the "silent migration" of Hindu community to parts of India in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Rehman says worsening law & order situation in Sindh, and primarily in Northern Sindh is the main cause of this migration.

01/04/2025

The year 2024 marked significant transformations in South Asia. In this special year-end episode of Unraveled, host Marvi Sirmed takes a deep dive into South Asia’s most defining moments of 2024, from pivotal elections in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives to economic struggles and political transitions.

01/01/2025

The passing of former Indian PM Manmohan Singh marks the end of an era. Renowned for his visionary leadership, Singh transformed India’s economy and shaped its development journey. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed reflects on his legacy, from his humble beginnings in Gah, Pakistan, to his efforts as Finance Minister and Prime Minister.

12/31/2024

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India has been a global leader in the Services and Information Technology sector for decades and is poised to reach even greater heights. In this episode on global politics and the economy, host Rabia Mehmood speaks with Haroon Khawaja, a governance and economic expert, about the IT sector's boom in the United States and its subsequent rise in India. The discussion also explores why Pakistan failed to capitalize on this sector despite its early successes in communication technology during the 1990s.

12/28/2024

Benazir Bhutto's killing on December 27, 2007, marked a turning point in Pakistan's political history, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and commitment to democracy. Seventeen years later, the nation reflects on her contributions as the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country and her vision for a progressive Pakistan.

12/27/2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who served from 2004 to 2014, has passed away at the age of 92. He is also known as the "father of modern Indian economy". Riffat Masood, Pakistan’s former Deputy High Commissioner to India, in an earlier interview with host Rabia Mehmood at New Wave Global, explained the relationship between Pakistan and India during Singh’s tenure, and his vision for South Asia.

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According to a report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), Instagram is being used as a tool to promote cow vigilantism in India. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood unpacks the report's findings with Yash Sharma, Lead Researcher at CSOH’s Violence, Extremism, and Radicalization Program (VERP). Sharma explains how videos of physical assaults on individuals transporting cattle—predominantly Muslims—garnered three times more views than non-violent content. #instagram #socialmedia #ReligiousHatred #ReligiousViolence #radicalism #extremism

With inflation hitting a record low in Pakistan in late January this year, the country has seen some degree of stability in commodity prices. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Faryal Shahzad speaks with Asad Ejaz Butt, development economist and PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts, about the unprecedented drop in the inflation rate. Together, they discuss why inflation plummeted last year and why this decline may not be entirely healthy for the economy #Pakistan #inflation #economicgrowth #deflation #inflationrate #PakistanNews

In this episode of Unraveled, host Marvi Sirmed dives deep into the biggest stories shaping the South Aisa region, from political unrest to humanitarian crises and evolving diplomatic ties. In Afghanistan, a worsening food crisis is leaving millions struggling, and the ICC has issued warrants against Taliban leaders. In Bangladesh, protests escalate with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence torched, while tensions rise at Biswa Ijtema. Meanwhile, India braces for PM Modi’s U.S. visit amid outrage over deportations and a tragic Maha Kumbh Mela stampede. #SouthAsia #Afghanistan #Bangladesh #NarendraModi #SouthAsianPolitics

Despite improvements in global rankings, Pakistan still lags behind at 101st place in the Travel & Tourism Development Index. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood speaks with governance and economic expert Haroon Khawaja. Khawaja emphasizes the need for a functional local government, improved infrastructure, essential facilities, and enhanced security for Pakistan to truly emerge as a top tourist destination. #Pakistan #tourism #infrastructure #LocalGovernment #EconomicGrowth

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body meant to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, has been used by governments to target non-profits and civil society due to a specific recommendation. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood speaks with Sangeeta Goswami, Policy and Advocacy Adviser at the Netherlands-based Human Security Collective, on how FATF rules—shaped largely by wealthy nations—are restricting NGO operations worldwide. #FinancialActionTaskForce #NGOs #civilsociety #Terrorism #MoneyLaundering

The 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes political battle with major implications for both the city and the country. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed discusses the stakes and broader impact of these elections with veteran journalist Brijesh Pandey. #delhi #DehliElection2025 #IndianDemocracy #brijeshpandey #AamAdmiParty #BJPGovernment #Congress

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by criticizing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the Rotherham child sexual abuse scandal involving British Pakistani grooming gangs. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood talks to investigative journalist and documentary producer Suddaf Chaudry. Chaudry explains that group-based grooming of children is mostly by "white" men and their gangs, as per the UK police, but Musk’s focus on the Pakistani community amplifies the far-right's racist narrative against Pakistani immigrants. #uk #Pakistan #immigrants #elonmusk #KierStarmer #britishpakistani

In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood talks to research analyst Deeksha Udupa about the surge in anti-Indian hate on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Udupa, a Digital Research Analyst with the Disinformation and Digital Security Program at the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), examines global far-right extremist networks and their use of social media to advance their agendas. #hatespeech #socialmedia #Twitter #antiimmigration #usa #FarRight

In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood interviews Zakir Thaver, the film producer behind the acclaimed documentary on Pakistan's first Nobel Laureate, Abdus Salam. Salam, the second Muslim to win the Nobel Prize, was disowned in Pakistan due to his Ahmadiyya faith. Thaver discusses his ongoing projects, including a film on Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the legendary Qawwali maestro from Faisalabad, and another on Adam Osborne, the inventor of the first portable computer. #Pakistan #AbdusSalam #nusratfatehalikhan #zakirthaver #documentary #films #Ahmadis

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The Madrasa Registration Bill 2024 in Pakistan has sparked significant debate, as it seeks to address the registration of religious seminaries across the country. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Faryal Shehzad speaks with Dr. Masooda Bano, Professor of Development Studies and Senior Researcher at Oxford Department of International Development. Dr. Bano, who has researched extensively on madrasas in Pakistan, argues that while the registration of madrasas under the government or the Societies Registration Act is crucial, it is the sincere and full implementation of these laws that will ensure effective regulation of their funding, curricula, and functioning. #Pakistan #education #educationsystem #Madrassas #radicalism

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, is the world’s largest religious congregation, where millions gather at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers for spiritual renewal. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed is joined by senior Indian journalist Rohit Sharma, to discuss the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. #MahaKumbh2025 #ReligiousFestival #hinduism #IndianHindus #prayagraj

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