Sabah Bano Malik | On being a woman in Pakistan in 2025 | POP # 15
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Timestamps:
01:10 – Introduction
01:55 – Who is Sabah Bano Malik?
04:10 – Sabah in the United States
05:54 – Sabah on moving back to Pakistan
08:15 – Sabah on working at Hello Pakistan
14:21 – Sabah on working as an RJ
17:57 – Sabah on living alone in Karachi
20:30 – Sabah on being a woman in Pakistan
25:11 – Sabah’s tips to save money
28:36 – Sabah on geopolitics
35:44 – Sabah on boycott culture
37:41 – Sabah on banning & cancel culture
45:45 – On how Sabah maintains her safety online
48:56 – On how Sabah’s family reacts to her Bumble stories
50:40 – Sabah on importance of family support
52:19 – Sabah on growing frustration in Pakistan
55:55 – Sabah on societal hypocrisy in Pakistan
1:00:00 – Sabah on rishta culture
1:04:41 – Sabah on importance of financial independence
1:08:19 – Sabah on money buying happiness
1:09:53 – Sabah on evolution of Pakistani dramas
1:13:47 – Sabah on good things about Pakistan
About the Guest – Sabah Bano Malik
Sabah Bano Malik is a writer, comedian, podcaster, and social commentator known for her sharp wit and fearless takes on social and political issues. Having worked across media in both Pakistan and the United States, Sabah brings a unique perspective on life as a modern Pakistani woman, from navigating the entertainment industry to tackling cultural taboos head-on.
About the Host – Abdullah Gauhar Malik
Abdullah Gauhar Malik is the Digital Head at Pakistan Observer, hosting deep-dive conversations with inspiring individuals through the Pakistan Observer Podcast.
About This Episode:
In this candid episode of the Pakistan Observer Podcast, we sit down with Sabah Bano Malik — a fearless voice in Pakistan’s media landscape. From her experiences living in the United States and moving back home, to working in journalism, radio, and beyond, Sabah shares her journey of finding her voice and challenging societal norms.
She opens up about living alone as a woman in Karachi, the importance of financial independence, and the realities of online safety. Sabah also weighs in on geopolitics, cancel culture, and the shifting landscape of Pakistani dramas, offering a thoughtful, humorous, and refreshingly honest take on life in Pakistan today.
Whether you’re curious about the evolving role of women in Pakistan, fascinated by media and culture, or simply looking for a conversation that’s as real as it gets, this episode delivers.
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