Let’s Talk Development

Host Rizwan Faiz

Managing Partner, Faiz Sharif, Shinwari LLP

Guest Waqas Moosa

CEO, Hadron Solar

Season 2 Episode 5
  • Energy

Under the Lens: Renewable Energy

In this podcast, Rizwan Faiz and Waqas Moosa talk about the current state and trends of renewable energy in Pakistan and the challenges associated with it. They discuss the possible future of renewables, the industry perspective in this transition, and the rise of the solar industry.
Host Dr. Sher Afghan Asad

Assistant Professor, LUMS

Guest Mansoor A. Sultan

Former CIO, Federal Board of Revenue

Season 2 Episode 4
  • Firms
  • Taxation

Evolution of Digital Transformation in Tax Administration

Mansoor A Sultan and Dr. Sher Afghan Asad discuss the digital transformation process and how effectively it can help the provincial tax administration in Pakistan and its potential impact on the tax system.
Host Dr. Ijaz Nabi

Executive Director CDPR, and Country Director IGC

Guest Dr. Sadiq Ahmed

Vice Chairman of the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh

Season 2 Episode 3
  • State

Tale of Two Countries: Pakistan & Bangladesh

Dr. Sadiq Ahmed and Dr. Ijaz Nabi talk about the development journey of Bangladesh and how it has come to become a success story by highlighting the big turning points and what lessons Pakistan can take away from Bangladesh's success.
Host Amina Bajwa

Independent Consultant, ADB

Guest Atif Mohammed Ali

Vice President Marketing, Engro Fertilizers

Season 2 Episode 2
  • Environment and Climate Change

CDPR X Engro Fertilizers: Sustainability and Food Security

In this episode of Let's Talk Development, Atif Mohammed Ali and Amina Bajwa discuss how to transition the fertilizer industry towards a more sustainable model without the support of government subsidies. They discuss how to boost small farmer productivity in Pakistan, and how to enhance research and development within Engro fertilizers.
Host Dr. Ali Hasanain 

Associate Professor, LUMS

Guest Dr. Stefan Dercon

Professor of Economic Policy, Blavatnik School of Government

Season 2 Episode 1
  • State

The Big Picture: Navigating the Developing World

In this episode, Dr. Stefan Dercon and Dr. Ali Hasanain talk about the big picture in terms of the world economy, global development, and growth.
Host Asad Rahim Khan

Partner, Ashtar Ali LLP

Guest Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais

Professor, LUMS

Season 1 Episode 17
  • State

Afghan’s Forced Exodus: Justified or Unwarranted?

Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais and Asad Rahim Khan talk about the importance of protecting the rights of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, and explore the causes behind the sharp changes in policies regarding refugees.
Host Tim Dobermann

Director of Research, IGC

Guest Faraz Hayat and Sugandha Srivastav 

Season 1 Episode 16
  • Environment and Climate Change

Responding to Pakistan’s Climate Crisis

Dr. Faraz Hayat, Tim Dobermann and Dr. Sugandha Srivastav discuss climate change in Pakistan in light of the ongoing COP28 negotiations where they examine the pace of progress towards reducing emissions globally. Focusing on the growing financing needs for undertaking mitigative and adaptative activities aimed at combatting climate change in Pakistan, they explore the various climate financing options available to the country which can help navigate the climate crisis.
Host Madiha Afzal

Fellow, Brookings institution

Guest Hina Rabbani Khar 

Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Season 1 Episode 15
  • State

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in Review

In this podcast, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar and Dr. Madiha Afzal talk about Pakistan’s current foreign policy approach, it’s major priorities and challenges and how it has evolved over the years.
Host Nazish Afraz

Adjunct Faculty, LUMS

Guest Amna Akhsheed

General Manager, PPIF

Season 1 Episode 14
  • Inclusive Growth

Exploring the Unmet Need for Family Planning in Pakistan

In this episode, Nazish Afraz and Amna Akhsheed discuss and unpack the importance of women’s agency to choose family size and make decisions based on their financial and physical resources.
Host Dr. Asad Liaqat

Economic Research Scientist, Meta

Guest Dr. Niloufer Siddiqui

Assistant Professor of Political Science, University at Albany-State University of New York (SUNY)

Season 1 Episode 13
  • State

How Much Say Do Voters Have Over Election Outcomes

In this episode of Let's Talk Development, Dr. Niloufer Siddiqui and Dr. Asad Liaqat discuss these constraints, and discuss how the upcoming election outcomes can be influenced by the way parties are structured and the way they interact with voters.
Host Anum Malkani

Head of Financial Services Public Policy, Asia Pacific and Japan, AWS

Guest Monis Rehman

CEO, Dukan

Season 1 Episode 12
  • Inclusive Growth

Fostering an Inclusive Digital Landscape

Monis Rehman and Anam Malkani discuss the challenges and opportunities of the digital space in Pakistan highlighting policy options which may help reduce the gender differential in the digital practice.
Host Ahmad Rafay Alam

Environmental lawyer

Guest Dr. Adil Najam

President, WWF

Season 1 Episode 11
  • Environment and Climate Change

Navigating Climate Governance

In this episode of Let's Talk Development, Ahmed Rafay Alam and Dr. Adil Najam discuss how governments can find a balance between imperatives of economic growth and development while prioritizing meaningful climate action.
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