Sheharyar Khan | Pakistan in 2026: India, Iran, US & Regional Power Shifts | POP #34
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Timestamps:
02:01 – On 2026
03:19 – On sanity in a chaotic world
05:20 – 2026 through Pakistan’s security lens
06:59 – F-16s, fighter jets & IMF debt narrative
10:09 – On Pakistan and Afghanistan
16:20 – For Afghanistan, what is the problem with Pakistan?
20:23 – Is the treatment of Afghan refugees fair?
27:55 – On Pakistan and Bangladesh
30:13 – The Gen Z revolution in Bangladesh
31:58 – Chances of a Gen Z-style political shift in Pakistan
34:59 – Can India–Pakistan political resentment turn into peace?
37:45 – BJP’s ideological and political narrative
41:34 – India–US strategic rhetoric & regional security expectations
45:00 – Will Kashmir ever have the right to live freely?
48:18 – China–Pakistan strategic vantage & the year ahead
54:37 – An attack on Iran: What would it mean for Pakistan?
59:20 – Pakistan–US recent friendship
1:06:10 – Role of the US in global politics in 2026
About the Guest – Mr. Sheharyar Khan
Sheharyar Khan is a prominent Pakistani public policy advocate, and the founding voice behind the National Dialogue Forum (NDF) — a platform dedicated to fostering inclusive national conversations on democracy, governance, youth empowerment, constitutional rights, and social cohesion in Pakistan. Through NDF, he promotes constructive discourse among students, civil society, academics, and political stakeholders, emphasizing dialogue over division and strengthening democratic values through informed political participation.
About the Host – Abdullah Gauhar Malik
Abdullah Gauhar Malik is the Digital Head at Pakistan Observer, hosting deep-dive conversations with changemakers, policymakers, and thought leaders through the Pakistan Observer Podcast.
About This Episode
In this timely and wide-ranging episode of the Pakistan Observer Podcast, Sheharyar Khan unpacks Pakistan’s geopolitical realities in 2026 — from Afghanistan, India, Kashmir, and China to the evolving role of the United States in global politics. The conversation explores youth politics, Gen Z movements, regional security, refugee policy, and the ideological shifts shaping South Asia. With clarity and conviction, Sheharyar reflects on the importance of dialogue, democratic engagement, and intellectual responsibility in navigating uncertain times.
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