Episode 1 of The Audit drops tomorrow!

We’re talking about dollar flows, trade, the IMF, & how US financial influence shapes Pakistan-US relations.

With Adam Weinstein, featuring Adam Tooze, Haroon Sharif, Musadiq Zulqarnain, & Kulsoom Lakhani

The Audit Episode 01 Teaser

You can't have a conversation about Pakistan-US relations without talking about money. Since the 60s, bilateral ties between the two have been dominated by flows of dollars from Washington to Islamabad. 

Adam and Maryam unpack the intricacies of these dollar flows, with help from Adam Tooze, Kulsoom Lakhani, Haroon Sharif, and Musadaq Zulqarnain.

The Audit - Season 01

Talking Money: How Dollar Flows Have Shaped the US-Pakistan Relationship

Talking Money: How Dollar Flows Have Shaped the Pakistan-US Relationship

This week marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11 – the event that precipitated the US War on Terror and continues to impact the Pakistan-US relationship today. 

Adam Weinstein unpacks the legacy of this imperfect alliance and the conflicts that have shaped it. 

Featuring: Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, Ambassador Anne Patterson, Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Congressman Howard Berman, and Jamaat-e-Islami's Asif Luqman Qazi.

An Imperfect Alliance: Diplomacy During War

Since the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, shifting geopolitical realities across the world suggest a possible shift in Pakistan-US relations. 

How can Pakistan navigate rising US-China tensions? What does the US owe Pakistan as South Asia sees increasing fallout from climate change? How can the two countries move past security as a focal point to broaden bilateral ties?

Learn more in this special episode of The Audit - featuring Michael Kugelman, Director South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center, and Tabadlab's Zeeshan Salahuddin.

Beyond Security: A New Lens for Pak-US Relations?

In this episode, Uzair talks to Khurram Husain about the latest decision by the central bank to keep rates unchanged. We talked about why the central bank has a credibility problem and how the IMF is influencing its choices. We also discussed the ongoing conversations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, why it feels different this time around, and the role of geopolitics.

Finally, we also discussed the upcoming budget, the finance minister’s priorities, and how he can secure his position in the cabinet.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Interest rates and the IMF
16:20 Saudi Arabia’s interest in Pakistan
24:45 Role of geopolitics in Saudi conversations
32:18 Budget and reforms outlook
39:05 How long will the finance minister last?

Episode 196 - Budget, Reforms, and the IMF

Pakistan's first podcast focused on the country's economy, simplifying the complex relationships between paisa, politics and the public.

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Episode 196 - Budget, Reforms, and the IMF

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