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Podcast: Pakistani journalist Huma Imtiaz talks to us about the recent terrorist attacks

 
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Pakistan has been making the news lately. Unfortunately, it’s nothing positive. Here’s a sample of the latest headlines: 15 injured in explosion in Pakistan, Blasts strike across Pakistan, Blast kills 17 on bus in Pakistan, Explosion Kills Six in Peshawar, Pakistan, Bomb Blast Hits UN Agency in Islamabad. It’s hard to be shocked by any [...]

Finding Bibi: Interview with Iranian American film maker, Bita Haidarian

 
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Bita Haidarian, an Iranian American film maker concerning her wonderful latest film, Finding Bibi, described below:
Bita Haidarian, an award-winning Iranian American filmmaker fresh out of film school, sets off on a journey around the world to answer the big questions – who am I, where do I come [...]

Interview with Huma Imtiaz, Pakistani journalist and activist, about Musharraf’s resignation

 
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Huma is one of my all-time favorite writers, and we are lucky to have her occasionally guest blogging on MideastYouth.com
While news was still hot on Musharraf’s resignation I chose to feature her in this week’s podcast to discuss the current situation and the future of Pakistan.
Apparently this is her first podcast ever, which is [...]