Dr. Taimur Rahman | Pakistan’s Identity Crisis | Partition’s Legacy | South Asia’s Future скачать в хорошем качестве

Dr. Taimur Rahman | Pakistan’s Identity Crisis | Partition’s Legacy | South Asia’s Future

Join us for a riveting conversation with Dr. Taimur Rahman as we delve into the cultural, political, and historical complexities of Pakistan, India, and South Asia. Dr. Rahman begins by addressing Pakistan's identity crisis, explaining how the Islam practiced in Pakistan and India has Indo-Persian roots rather than Arab origins. He highlights the cultural similarities across the Punjab plains, transcending religion, and compares Lahore with Delhi and Karachi with Mumbai. We explore the consequences of partition, discussing whether it was necessary and examining accusations against Jinnah. Dr. Rahman reflects on the plight of minorities in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, emphasizing the global nature of this issue. Paying tribute to figures like Dr. Ambedkar and Nehru, he explains how India offers greater visibility to minorities while lamenting the secular project’s decline in India. Rising Hindutva, the role of caste in the Hindu-Muslim divide, and the BJP’s use of caste alliances are critically analyzed. Dr. Rahman also addresses Islam’s compatibility with progressive values and how it failed to eradicate caste structures. He also describes how the fight against the caste system was conducted through the words of poets such as Waris Shah. On education, Dr. Rahman contrasts Pakistan’s struggling education system with India’s world-class universities, such as JNU and DU. He comments on India’s economic growth, debating whether credit goes to Nehru or Modi, and provides insights on how Pakistan can improve its economy, pay off its debts, and end feudalism with fresh leadership. The discussion also touches on the Kashmir issue, suggesting that while it might be a deadlock for India and Pakistan, it remains a pressing concern for Kashmiris worldwide. Finally, Dr. Rahman offers hope for a better future by advocating for bold economic reforms in Pakistan. He also suggests that new leadership has to come from Pakistan as he is sorely disappointed in the current set of political leaders in the country. Chapters 0:00 Preview 1:03 Dr. Taimur Rahman introduction, identity and background 4:47 The identity crisis of Pakistan? Indo-Persian Islam? 7:02 Breaking History: The Arabs did not bring Islam to India 8:14 Is Sufi Islam the accepted Islam in India? 9:22 Lahore to Delhi and Bombay to Karachi. Same same? 10:00 North India to South India. Heroes and Villians change 11:39 What if Pakistan fails? A disaster like partition 13:15 Has Pakistan met the definition of a failed state? 14:46 Was partition necessary? Nehru and Hindu Muslim unity 16:27 Indian accusations on Jinnah? A leader of Congress 18:03 Situation of minorities in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh? 19:20 India wins with Dr. Ambedkar and Nehru 20:03 India gives greater visibility to Muslims and minorities 21:47 Pakistan and India can not deal with their minorities? 22:39 Partition say India kay musalmano ka nuqsan howa 23:48 The secular project of India is done 24:18 Is rising Hindutva a problem? 25:20 The caste system causes the Hindu-Muslim issue in India? 26:18 What is the heartland of India? The Gangetic plain of the BJP 28:38 The new caste politics of India gives the BJP more allies 30:08 Modi Sahab ka image in India in the context of casts 32:42 Islam never ended the caste system 33:22 Old love stories e.g. Heer Ranjha are all anti-caste 34:34 Economic miracle in India. Credit to Modi Ji or Nehru? 36:27 Pakistan does not have skilled labor in comparison to India 37:18 The state of education in Pakistan? Bad to very bad 38:04 The universities in India are world class! JNU & Delhi University 38:59 Dr. Taimur Rehman on Secularism in Pakistan 42:00 Is Islam compatible with progressive visions of life? Azad and Sir Syed 46:26 History has to be understood in context. No good or bad guys. 48:39 Is there any chance of an India-Pakistan union like the EU? 49:56 The Kashmir issue remains an issue for the Indian left 50:58 The discussions at LUMS with the powers that be 52:23 Who is the last hope for Pakistan? Billawal Bhutto? Imran Khan? 53:40 A message for the young people in Pakistan? 55:06 How will Pakistan pay off the debt it owes? The debt-trap 1:02:45 Economic advice for Pakistan? Import barriers on luxury goods 1:07:38 Pakistan’s power policy needs to be fixed 1:09:10 Feudalism ended in India & Bangladesh. Pakistan? 1:12:07 Countries like Russia ended feudalism in order to progress Please like, share and subscribe if you would like to see more thought-provoking dialogue on South Asia’s past, present, and future! #Pakistan, #India, #SouthAsia, #TaimurRahman, #Partition, #Hindutva, #CasteSystem, #PakistaniIdentity, #IslamAndProgressivism, #MinorityRights, #EconomicDevelopment, #EducationInPakistan, #KashmirIssue, #Secularism, #IndianDiaspora, #CulturalHeritage, #IndoPersianIslam, #Jinnah, #Nehru, #DrAmbedkar, #ModiJi, #SouthAsianPolitics, #JawaharlalNehruUniversity, #DelhiUniversity, #Feudalism, #Leadership, #EconomicReform, #Podcast