http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshowDC Live, presented by Malik Siraj Akbar, is a web-based radio show that focuses on various important topics. Got a show idea? Please contact us at: balochistaninstitute@gmail.com enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 02:00:00 GMTThu, 17 Jan 2019 18:13:06 GMTNewsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/5723ea19-f287-40e3-b1ed-b2536d2eb2f3_screen_shot_2016-02-20_at_1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshowDC Live, presented by Malik Siraj Akbar, is a web-based radio show that focuses on various important topics. Got a show idea? Please contact us at: balochistaninstitute@gmail.com feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comBaloch,Balochistan,Baloch people in USA,Balochistean InstituteBalochistan In AmericanoBalochistan, Baloch diaspora in the United States, politics, youth, culture, educationepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2019/01/17/learning-balochi-in-americaNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2019/01/17/learning-balochi-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2019/01/17/learning-balochi-in-americaThu, 17 Jan 2019 18:13:06 GMTLearning Balochi in AmericaHow to learn Balochi in America. Listen to Americans how learned Balochi. 00:01:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochiHow to learn Baloch in America1d1668d5-db2c-4caa-a458-decc26c0f1ee11fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/09/25/othak-episode-26-latest-situation-in-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/09/25/othak-episode-26-latest-situation-in-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/09/25/othak-episode-26-latest-situation-in-balochistanSun, 25 Sep 2016 14:30:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 26: Latest Situation in BalochistanJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the latest political situation in Balochistan.  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,India on Balochistan,Modi on Balochistan,Malik Siraj Akbar,Waheed BalochOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/09/04/othak-episode-25-worsening-human-rights-violations-in-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/09/04/othak-episode-25-worsening-human-rights-violations-in-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/09/04/othak-episode-25-worsening-human-rights-violations-in-balochistanSun, 04 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 25: Worsening Human Rights Violations in BalochistanJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss an increase in human rights violations in Balochistan; the recent political rally of the Balochistan National Party and continued tensions between India and Pakistan over Balochistan.  00:59:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,The Balochistan Institute,Malik Siraj Akbar,Waheed BalochOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/28/othak-episode-24-legacy-of-nawab-akbar-bugtiNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/28/othak-episode-24-legacy-of-nawab-akbar-bugti/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/28/othak-episode-24-legacy-of-nawab-akbar-bugtiSun, 28 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 24: Legacy of Nawab Akbar BugtiJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the legacy of Nawab Akbar Bugti. 01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Modi on Balochistan,Balochistan Institute,Malik Siraj Akbar,Waheed BalochModi on Balochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/21/othak-episode-23-modi-on-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/21/othak-episode-23-modi-on-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/21/othak-episode-23-modi-on-balochistanSun, 21 Aug 2016 14:09:41 GMTOTHAK Episode 23: Modi on BalochistanJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the recent statements of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Balochistan in our weekly show.     01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoModi on BalochistanModi on Balochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/14/othak-episode-22-killing-of-lawyers-in-the-quetta-blastNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/14/othak-episode-22-killing-of-lawyers-in-the-quetta-blast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/14/othak-episode-22-killing-of-lawyers-in-the-quetta-blastSun, 14 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 22: Killing of Lawyers in the Quetta BlastJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the recent bomb blast in Quetta that killed more than 70 people, mostly lawyers and some journalists.  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Quetta,Killing of lawyers in Pakistan,Othak,Malik Siraj AkbarQuetta Blasthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/09/quetta-carnage-roots-of-religious-intoleranceNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/09/quetta-carnage-roots-of-religious-intolerance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/09/quetta-carnage-roots-of-religious-intoleranceTue, 09 Aug 2016 03:00:00 GMTQuetta Carnage: Roots of Religious IntoleranceJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Aneela Khalid, broadcast journalist from Voice of America, discuss roots of religious violence and intolerance in Pakistan in the wake of the latest Quetta bomb blast.  00:13:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Quetta blastQuetta Blasthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/07/othak-episode-21Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/07/othak-episode-21/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/08/07/othak-episode-21Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 21Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current political situation in Balochistan.   01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,OthakOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/31/othak-episode-20Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/31/othak-episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/31/othak-episode-20Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 20Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current political situation in Balochistan. 01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistanOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/24/othak-episode-19Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/24/othak-episode-19/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/24/othak-episode-19Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:30:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 19Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current political situation in Balochistan. 01:01:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistanOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/17/othak-episode-18Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/17/othak-episode-18/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/17/othak-episode-18Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 18Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current political situation in Balochistan 00:59:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistanOthak18http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/10/othak-episode-17Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/10/othak-episode-17/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/10/othak-episode-17Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 17Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current political situation in Balochistan 01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Othak,Balochistan InstituteOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/03/othak-episode-16Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/03/othak-episode-16/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/07/03/othak-episode-16Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 16Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current affairs of Balochistan 00:30:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Othak,Malik Siraj Akbar,Waheed BalochOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/26/othak-episode-15Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/26/othak-episode-15/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/26/othak-episode-15Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 15Join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the current affairs of Balochistan  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,PakistanOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/19/othak-episode-14-baloch-nationalism-in-dg-khan-punjab-and-sindhNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/19/othak-episode-14-baloch-nationalism-in-dg-khan-punjab-and-sindh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/19/othak-episode-14-baloch-nationalism-in-dg-khan-punjab-and-sindhSun, 19 Jun 2016 14:30:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 14: Baloch Nationalism in DG Khan, Punjab and SindhJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss a historical perspective on Baloch nationalism in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab and Sindh. The second part of the show will discuss  the controversial video of Qadeer Baloch, Vice Chairman of the Voice of Missing for Baloch Persons.  00:59:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistanOthak 14http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/12/othak-episode-13Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/12/othak-episode-13/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/06/12/othak-episode-13Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 13Othak Episode 13 with Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly.      00:28:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Balochistan InstituteOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/29/othak-episode-12-the-issue-of-afghan-refugees-in-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/29/othak-episode-12-the-issue-of-afghan-refugees-in-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/29/othak-episode-12-the-issue-of-afghan-refugees-in-balochistanSun, 29 May 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 12: The Issue of Afghan Refugees in BalochistanJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, to discuss the increasing demands from Baloch political parties for the repatriation of the Afghan refugees from Balochistan.  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Afghan refugees in BalochistanAfghan refugeeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/22/othak-episode-11-the-first-us-drone-strike-in-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/22/othak-episode-11-the-first-us-drone-strike-in-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/22/othak-episode-11-the-first-us-drone-strike-in-balochistanSun, 22 May 2016 15:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 11: The First U.S. Drone Strike in BalochistanIn our weekly program OTHAK, Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, discuss the first American drone strike in Balochistan that has killed the Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansur. The show also discussed U.S. Congress’ decision to block $450 million assistance to Pakistan; the appointment of Hasil Khan Bizenjo as the new Minister for Ports and Shipping and the extension of the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) lease of Sui gas fields by the Balochistan government for ten years.  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,PakistanOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/16/harvard-in-dc-hks-dc-alumnis-event-on-disrupt-agingNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/16/harvard-in-dc-hks-dc-alumnis-event-on-disrupt-aging/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/16/harvard-in-dc-hks-dc-alumnis-event-on-disrupt-agingMon, 16 May 2016 22:30:00 GMTHarvard in DC: HKS DC Alumni's Event on Disrupt AgingThe Harvard Kennedy School DC Alumni Council is organizing an event on May 19th featuring AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins to talk about her book Disrupt Aging. Join us for a pre-event conversation with a Councilor of HKS DC Alumni Council, Ruma Samdani to learn about the event, its significance and who should attend. More details here: http://www.hksdc.org/ 00:11:00Balochistan In AmericanoHarvard Kennedy School,Washington DC Podcasts,AARP,Aging,HKS in DCAARPhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/15/othak-episode-10-reviewing-the-unpo-conference-in-washigton-on-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/15/othak-episode-10-reviewing-the-unpo-conference-in-washigton-on-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/15/othak-episode-10-reviewing-the-unpo-conference-in-washigton-on-balochistanSun, 15 May 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 10: Reviewing the UNPO Conference in Washigton on BalochistanJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute Washington DC and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly to discuss the recently held conference in Washington D.C. from the Unrepresented Nations and People’s Organization (UNPO).  00:53:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Pakistan,UNPOUNPhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/08/othak-episode-9-sources-and-causes-of-corruption-in-balochistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/08/othak-episode-9-sources-and-causes-of-corruption-in-balochistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/08/othak-episode-9-sources-and-causes-of-corruption-in-balochistanSun, 08 May 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 9: Sources and Causes of Corruption in BalochistanMalik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C. and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, discuss the recent arrest of Balochistan’s Secretary Finance on corruption. How big is the issue of corruption and what are its sources? Stay tuned!   00:59:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Pakistan,CorruptionCorruptionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/01/othak-episode-8-opposition-in-congress-to-providing-f-16s-to-pakistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/01/othak-episode-8-opposition-in-congress-to-providing-f-16s-to-pakistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/05/01/othak-episode-8-opposition-in-congress-to-providing-f-16s-to-pakistanSun, 01 May 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 8: Opposition in Congress to Providing F-16s to PakistanMalik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C. and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, discuss U.S. Congress’ opposition to providing F-16s to Pakistan.  00:56:00Balochistan In AmericanoPakistan,USA-PakistanF-16shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/29/othak-episode-7-the-firing-of-corrupt-army-officers-in-pakistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/29/othak-episode-7-the-firing-of-corrupt-army-officers-in-pakistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/29/othak-episode-7-the-firing-of-corrupt-army-officers-in-pakistanFri, 29 Apr 2016 15:30:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 7: The Firing of Corrupt Army Officers in PakistanMalik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, discuss the recent decision of the Pakistani army chief General Raheel Sharif to fire 12 senior army officers on corruption charges. Some of these top officers served in Balochistan.  00:23:00Balochistan In AmericanoPakistan,Balochistan,Pakistan ArmyCorrupt Army Officershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/24/othak-episode-6-the-legacy-of-sabeen-mahmudNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/24/othak-episode-6-the-legacy-of-sabeen-mahmud/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/24/othak-episode-6-the-legacy-of-sabeen-mahmudSun, 24 Apr 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 6: The Legacy of Sabeen MahmudJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, president of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C., Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, and Farzana Majeed, Baloch rights activist, in the weekly talk show OTHAK to discuss the legacy of Sabeen Mahmud, the peace activist who was shot dead in Karachi last year after her organization, the Second Floor, organized an event on Balochistan.  On her first anniversary, the show will focus on the role of the civil society in supporting the Baloch.  00:31:00Balochistan In AmericanoBaloch,Balochistan,Pakistan,The Balochistan Institute Washington DCSabeenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/10/othak-episode-5-abdul-nabi-bangulzaiNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/10/othak-episode-5-abdul-nabi-bangulzai/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/10/othak-episode-5-abdul-nabi-bangulzaiSun, 10 Apr 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 5: Abdul Nabi BangulzaiJoin Malik Siraj Akbar, president of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C., and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, in the weekly talk show OTHAK to discuss the ongoing political developments in Balochistan.  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoOTHAK,Balochistan,The Balochistan Institute,Malik Siraj Akbar,Waheed BalochOthakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/02/a-conversation-with-bsos-first-female-chairperson-karima-balochNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/02/a-conversation-with-bsos-first-female-chairperson-karima-baloch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/04/02/a-conversation-with-bsos-first-female-chairperson-karima-balochSat, 02 Apr 2016 03:00:00 GMTA Conversation with BSO’s First Female Chairperson Karima BalochKarima Baloch (Twitter: @Karimabaloch) is the first ever woman to chair the Baloch Students Organization (BSO-Azad). She has actively mobilized Baloch students to raise awareness about the Baloch rights movement and also protest against military operations, enforced disappearances and killing of the Baloch political activists. She now lives in Canada. In this exclusive interview with Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C., Karima will share with it means to be a woman and lead the BSO, the participation of Baloch women in the liberation movement and her life and activities in Canada. 00:28:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Baloch Students Organization Azad,Balochistan Institute,Malik Siraj Akbar,Karima BalochKarima Baloch Interviewhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/28/going-to-the-harvard-kennedy-school-of-governmentHigher Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/28/going-to-the-harvard-kennedy-school-of-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/28/going-to-the-harvard-kennedy-school-of-governmentMon, 28 Mar 2016 22:00:00 GMTGoing to the Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentAre you among the lucky ones who just got notified about your acceptance at the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School of Government? Do you have more questions than what you can possibly handle about the student life and courses at HKS? Do you want to know more about housing or are you curious about your next career move? To answer all these questions, join us for a special episode with HKS alumni from different programs who will share invaluable tips with the newly admitted students and those who want to attend HKS in the future.  Guests: Steve Powell: MPA 1994, President HKS Washington DC Alumni Council Kay Kim: MPA-ID 2015 Mónica Ramirez: MC-MPA 2015 Sahar Albazar: Mason Fellow, MC-MPA 2015 Simegnish Yekoye: New Admit as Mason Fellow, MC-MPA 2017 Host Malik Siraj Akbar:  MC-MPA 2015   01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoHarvard,Harvard Kennedy School,Mason Fellowship,Higher EducationHarvard Kennedy Schoolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/27/othak-episode-4-the-importance-of-march-27th-in-baloch-historyNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/27/othak-episode-4-the-importance-of-march-27th-in-baloch-history/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/27/othak-episode-4-the-importance-of-march-27th-in-baloch-historySun, 27 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 4: The Importance of March 27th in Baloch HistoryEvery year, the Baloch mark March 27th as a Black Day. Join our weekly show OTHAK for a special episode on the importance of this day in Balochistan’s history. Our co-hosts, Malik Siraj Akbar, president of the Balochistan Institute in Washington D.C. and Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, discuss the little know side of the Baloch history and answer callers’ questions.   00:59:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Balochistan in America,Baloch HistoryBalochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/26/is-nawaz-sharif-liberalizing-pakistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/26/is-nawaz-sharif-liberalizing-pakistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/26/is-nawaz-sharif-liberalizing-pakistanSat, 26 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMTIs Nawaz Sharif liberalizing Pakistan?Known as a conservative himself, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, now serving as a third term, has recently indicated that his country, devastated by religious extremist violence in recent years, has a better and a brighter future by becoming liberal. Does he mean what he says? Can Sharif liberalize Pakistan? Join us for a conversation with prominent journalist, analyst and academic Raza Rumi to discuss if Pakistan’s leaders have the ability, the will and the support , both from the masses and the powerful army, to transform Pakistan into a liberal state. Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President the Balochistan Institute   00:27:00Balochistan In AmericanoPakistan,Nawaz Sharif,Raza Rumi,Liberalism in Pakistan,DemocracyLiberal Pakistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/23/understanding-the-controversy-on-pakistans-womens-protection-billNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/23/understanding-the-controversy-on-pakistans-womens-protection-bill/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/23/understanding-the-controversy-on-pakistans-womens-protection-billWed, 23 Mar 2016 22:00:00 GMTUnderstanding the Controversy on Pakistan's Women's Protection BillUnderstanding the Controversy on Pakistan's Women's Protection Bill Panelist(s) Aisha Mukhtar (Twitter: @aisha_mukhtar) is a development practitioner currently pursuing Mid-Career Master's in Public Administration (MC-MPA) program at Harvard Kennedy School of Government as Mason Fellow, on Fulbright scholarship. She has worked with various development agencies, including the UN Women. Dr. Mona Kazim Shah, (Twitter:@monakazimshah) is a medical doctor by training, She is a freelance journalist and hosts and produces the radio show "Politics Today", an audience interactive radio show which focuses on politics and sociopolitical issues in Pakistan. She has interviewed a broad range of personalities, ranging from elected political leaders to people from the underworld running political parties to chiefs of terrorist organization to the family of Malala Yusufzai. Using the radio show as a platform, she champions the rights of minorities and persecuted groups in Pakistan and here in the United States. Dr. Shah recently founded "Project Pakistan" to help families and individuals in Pakistan by paying tuition, providing clothing, funding weddings, or simply donating food to families in need. Currently she is working in collaboration with documentary film-makers on a number of projects including the upcoming film The Approximate Target on civilian drone attack survivors and another documentary on domestic violence in Afghanistan, Pakistan and US.    Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President, the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C. 00:24:00Balochistan In AmericanoPakistan,Women's Rights,Harvard Kennedy School of Government,Balochistan Institute Washington DC,Protection of Women's BillWomen's Protection Bill in Pakistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/20/othak-episode-3-general-musharrafs-escape-from-nawab-bugti-murder-caseNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/20/othak-episode-3-general-musharrafs-escape-from-nawab-bugti-murder-case/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/20/othak-episode-3-general-musharrafs-escape-from-nawab-bugti-murder-caseSun, 20 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK Episode 3: General Musharraf's Escape from Nawab Bugti Murder CaseOTHAK, which in Balochi means guesthouse, is a weekly talk show featuring Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly and ex-chairman of the Baloch Students Organization (BSO). Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, will join him on the show to discuss current political, social and economic issues pertaining to Balochistan and Pakistan. The 30-minute show will involve guest panelists and live callers. 01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Nawab Bugti,General Musharraf,Pakistan,Balochistan in AmericaBalochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/19/the-educational-life-of-baloch-women-in-america-part-iiNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/19/the-educational-life-of-baloch-women-in-america-part-ii/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/19/the-educational-life-of-baloch-women-in-america-part-iiSat, 19 Mar 2016 15:17:23 GMTThe Educational Life of Baloch Women in America Part IIGUEST Shireen Gul Shireen is a recent graduate from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. She came to US first time as an exchange but she decided to come back and complete her degree in Journalism and Communications. She has been working as a journalist from past 7 years and has done internship with renowned institutes such as Voice of America, City of Mayor and Seattle Times." Faiza Marri  Faiza Marri, a Fulbright Scholar and a Corporate Trainer working in Karachi these days, got most of her education from Quetta. After completing her Bachelors in Business Administration, she started job as a Human Resource Officer in an NGO, that worked towards health and educational development of Balochistan. She also has a research study (thesis) to her credit in which she stressed the need for psychological counseling in organizations in Balochistan, which, she believes, is the need of time because of the law and order conditions and recurring natural disasters like earthquake and floods in Balochistan. After returning to Pakistan she was chosen among the Pak-US Alumni to select the Final Candidates who will get scholarship to study in US. She has also been giving talks to motivate youth for utilizing their potential to the fullest in different institutions. HOST Malik Siraj Akbar, President, the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C. 00:16:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Baloch girls,Balochistan Institute Washington,Shireen Gul,Faiza MarriBaloch girlshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/19/the-educational-life-of-baloch-women-in-americaNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/19/the-educational-life-of-baloch-women-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/19/the-educational-life-of-baloch-women-in-americaSat, 19 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe Educational Life of Baloch Women in AmericaGUEST Shireen Gul Shireen is a recent graduate from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. She came to US first time as an exchange but she decided to come back and complete her degree in Journalism and Communications. She has been working as a journalist from past 7 years and has done internship with renowned institutes such as Voice of America, City of Mayor and Seattle Times." Faiza Marri  Faiza Marri, a Fulbright Scholar and a Corporate Trainer working in Karachi these days, got most of her education from Quetta. After completing her Bachelors in Business Administration, she started job as a Human Resource Officer in an NGO, that worked towards health and educational development of Balochistan. She also has a research study (thesis) to her credit in which she stressed the need for psychological counseling in organizations in Balochistan, which, she believes, is the need of time because of the law and order conditions and recurring natural disasters like earthquake and floods in Balochistan. After returning to Pakistan she was chosen among the Pak-US Alumni to select the Final Candidates who will get scholarship to study in US. She has also been giving talks to motivate youth for utilizing their potential to the fullest in different institutions. HOST Malik Siraj Akbar, President, the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C.   00:15:00Balochistan In AmericanoWomenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/17/my-public-service-days-in-balochistan-a-conversation-with-dr-akbar-s-ahmedNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/17/my-public-service-days-in-balochistan-a-conversation-with-dr-akbar-s-ahmed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/17/my-public-service-days-in-balochistan-a-conversation-with-dr-akbar-s-ahmedThu, 17 Mar 2016 22:00:00 GMTMy Public Service Days in Balochistan. A Conversation with Dr. Akbar S. AhmedDr. Akbar S. Ahmed (Twitter: @AskAkbar) is the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at the American University in Washington, D.C. Recognized as one of the worlds’ top anthropologists, Dr. Ahmed, author of dozens of best-selling books, was Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United Kingdom. He spent several years as a young civil servant in Balochistan. In this special episode of “Balochistan in America”, Dr. Ahmed will share with Malik Siraj Akbar, president of the Balochistan Institute, his memorable interactions and intellectual conversations with iconic Baloch tribal and political leaders, including Nawab Akbar Bugti, Ghaus Bakhsh Bizenjo and the Jam of Lasbela. Serving as the Commissioner of Mekran, Quetta and Sibi Divisions provided Dr. Ahmed a unique window into the Baloch society and culture. He will share perspectives on Balochistan that will tremendously educate listeners in Pakistan and abroad.  00:28:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Akbar S Ahmed,The Balochhistan Institute,Malik Siraj AkbarAmbassador Akbar Ahmed Recalls His Balochistan Dayshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/13/othak-episode-2-a-conversation-with-nawab-brahumdagh-bugtiNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/13/othak-episode-2-a-conversation-with-nawab-brahumdagh-bugti/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/13/othak-episode-2-a-conversation-with-nawab-brahumdagh-bugtiSun, 13 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMTOTHAK, EPISODE 2: A Conversation with Nawab Brahumdagh BugtiOur guest for the second episode of OTHAK, a weekly radio talk-show co-hosted by Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly and Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute in Washington D.C., will be Nawab Brahumdagh Bugti, President of the Baloch Republic Party. The exiled leader will talk about the Baloch nationalist movement and government claims of reconciliation with the Baloch leadership.  01:00:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Baloch Republican Party,Nawab Brahumdagh BugtiBalochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/12/from-balochistan-to-oxford-a-chat-with-our-first-rhodes-scholarNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/12/from-balochistan-to-oxford-a-chat-with-our-first-rhodes-scholar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/12/from-balochistan-to-oxford-a-chat-with-our-first-rhodes-scholarSat, 12 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMTFrom Balochistan to Oxford: A Chat with Our First Rhodes ScholarBalochistan’s first Rhodes Scholar Rafiullah Kakar, 27, will join Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute and the host of “Balochistan in America”, for a special conversation about his journey from a little town in Balochistan to Oxford University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, on the most coveted scholarship. He will provide unique insights about life in Oxford and what young students from all over the world should know while struggling to make it to the top.    00:29:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Oxford University,Rafi Kakar,Malik Siraj Akbar,Balochistan InstituteRafi Kakarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/07/roots-of-extremism-in-pakistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/07/roots-of-extremism-in-pakistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/07/roots-of-extremism-in-pakistanMon, 07 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMTRoots of Extremism in PakistanPanelists Arif Jamal Arif Jamal is an independent US-based journalist and author. He is the author of the Call For Transnational Jihad: Lashkar-e-Taiba 1985-2014. and the Shadow War: The Untold Story of Jihad in Kashmir. Dr. Mohammad Taqi Mohammad Taqi is a former columnist for The Daily Times of Pakistan Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President, the Balochistan Institute  00:15:00Balochistan In AmericanoPakistan,Jihad,Radical IslamThe Causes and History of Extremism in Pakistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/06/othak-episode-1-cpec-with-waheed-balochNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/06/othak-episode-1-cpec-with-waheed-baloch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/06/othak-episode-1-cpec-with-waheed-balochSun, 06 Mar 2016 15:11:36 GMTOTHAK, EPISODE 1 #CPEC With Waheed BalochOTHAK, which in Balochi means guesthouse, is a weekly talk show featuring Waheed Baloch, former Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly and ex-chairman of the Baloch Students Organization (BSO). Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, will join him on the show to discuss current political, social and economic issues pertaining to Balochistan and Pakistan. The 30-minute show will involve guest panelists and live callers. 00:30:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Waheed Baloch,Waheed Baloch,Malik Siraj AkbarBalochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/04/a-conversation-with-senator-r-sana-balochNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/04/a-conversation-with-senator-r-sana-baloch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/04/a-conversation-with-senator-r-sana-balochFri, 04 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMTA Conversation with Senator (R) Sana BalochSenator Sanaullah Baloch (Twitter: @Senator_Baloch) is a prominent Baloch politician and scholar. He is former Member Senate of Pakistan (2003–2008) and as a Member of the National Assembly (1997–1999). Currently he is heading UNDP's Constitutional programme as Chief Technical Advisor in Sierra Leone. In this episode with "Balochistan in America", Senator Baloch will speak about the Baloch stance on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Balochistan's geo-strategic significance, Baloch nationalism and the future of Balochistan.   Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C.  00:29:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Pakistan,Baloch,Sanaullah Baloch,Malik Siraj AkbarInterview with Sana Balochhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/02/q-a-with-mama-qadeer-balochNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/02/q-a-with-mama-qadeer-baloch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/03/02/q-a-with-mama-qadeer-balochWed, 02 Mar 2016 23:13:11 GMTQ & A With Mama Qadeer BalochA conversation with Mama Qadeer 00:30:00Balochistan In AmericanoMAMA QADEERAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/29/the-mumtaz-qadri-factorNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/29/the-mumtaz-qadri-factor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/29/the-mumtaz-qadri-factorMon, 29 Feb 2016 04:17:40 GMTThe Mumtaz Qadri FactorThe hanging of Mumtaz Qadri 00:15:00Balochistan In AmericanoMumtaz Qadrihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/28/amnesty-internationals-annual-report-how-is-pakistan-doingNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/28/amnesty-internationals-annual-report-how-is-pakistan-doing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/28/amnesty-internationals-annual-report-how-is-pakistan-doingSun, 28 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMTAmnesty International's Annual Report: How Is Pakistan Doing?Guests T. Kumar, International Advocacy Director, Amnesty International/ Twitter: @tkumar23 Beena Sarwar, Senior Journalist/ Twitter @beenasarwar Hassan Mujtaba, Human Rights Defender Farzana Majeed, Secretary General Voice for Missing Baloch Persons/ Twitter: @farzana_majeed Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President, the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C. / Twitter: @MalikSirajAkbar   00:30:00Balochistan In AmericanoPakistan,Amnesty International,Human Rights,BalochistanA Discussion About Amnesty International’s Annual Reporthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/27/a-guidebook-for-the-balochistani-youth-how-to-study-in-americaRegionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/27/a-guidebook-for-the-balochistani-youth-how-to-study-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/27/a-guidebook-for-the-balochistani-youth-how-to-study-in-americaSat, 27 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMTA Guidebook for the Balochistani Youth: How to Study in AmericaThis episode of “Balochistan in America”, a project of the Balochistan Institute in Washington D.C., will focus on educational opportunities and exchange programs for young international students in the United States.  Guests:  Jawaid Hussain Baloch Jawaid is currently engaged with Southern Methodist University (SMU), one of the leading research universities in the United States.   Bakhtawar Badal Bakhtawar,16, is a recipient of the Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange Study  (K-L YES) program.  Israr Rafiq Israr is a recipient of the Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange Study  (K-L YES) program. Volerie Mendoza Volerie is Bakhtawar’s host family. Julie Green and Kevin Green Junie and Kevin are Israr’s host family. Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C.  00:31:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Balochs in America,Balochistan Institute USA,Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange Study (K-L YES),Exchange ProgramsThis show will guide young people about resources to study at American schools and colleges.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/26/the-hazara-people-their-past-and-presentNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/26/the-hazara-people-their-past-and-present/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/26/the-hazara-people-their-past-and-presentFri, 26 Feb 2016 23:30:00 GMTThe Hazara People: Their Past and PresentReports of attacks on Balochistan’s Hazara people appear in the media regularly. They have become the victim of sectarian extremist groups that have killed thousands of innocent Hazara people in terrorist attacks. Many Hazara have fled the country, seeking refuge in other countries while those caught up amid this senseless violence see a bleak and uncertain future for themselves. .Who are the Hazara? Where do they come from and where will they go from here? Join “Balochistan in America”, an initiative of the Balochistan Institution, Washington D.C., for a special conversation about Balochistan’s Hazara tribe. Guest Ishaq Mohammadi is the former president of the Hazara Students Federation, ex-chairman the Hazaragi Academy and a freelance writer/Blogger. He has a Master’s degree in history from the University of Balochistan, Quetta. Host Malik Siraj Akbar, President of the Balochistan Institute, Washington D.C.  00:30:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,The Balochistan Institute Washington DC,Hazara People,Ishaq MohammadiKnow more about the plight of the Hazara people in Balochistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/25/the-death-of-a-college-girl-will-saqiba-ever-get-justiceRegionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/25/the-death-of-a-college-girl-will-saqiba-ever-get-justice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dcshow/2016/02/25/the-death-of-a-college-girl-will-saqiba-ever-get-justiceThu, 25 Feb 2016 23:30:00 GMTThe Death of a College Girl: Will Saqiba Ever Get Justice?Join the Balochistan Institute President Malik Siraj Akbar in a conversation with Fulbright scholar Aslam Kakar about the recent tragic incident in Balochistan’s Killa Saifullah District where a teenage twelfth-grader committed suicide after her college principal rejected her forms to be submitted at the examination board. Last year, Saqiba and her friends had staged protests at the Quetta Press Club against the suspension of classes in the college. Their ‘rebellion’ had irked the school principal and the administration. She and her friends were forced to make an apology for their behavior. They submitted written apologies too but persistent tensions continued until the young student committed suicide last week. Aslam Kakar Twitter: @aslamk_kakar Aslam Kakar is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a Master degree in Peace and Justice Studies from the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego. He has a B.A. in Political Science from Government College University Lahore, Pakistan. Kakar is a human rights activist and also writes for Laaltain, Pakistan's first bilingual youth magazine, and the Pak Tea House on political, peace, and human rights issues, including book reviews. Currently, he is based in New Jersey, USA.    To read Kakar's article on Saqiba's suicide, please click here     00:15:00Balochistan In AmericanoBalochistan,Saqiba Kakar,Women's RightsThe recent suicide of a college girl in Balochistan has sparked widespread anger against the government. Listen to our show to know why.