Ex journalist in war of words with the current one || Kh Asif || Ahsan Iqbal ||

Senior journalist Matiullah Jan hosts Professor Tahir Malik and senior journalist Awais Kiani to discuss a series of dramatic political and institutional developments unfolding in Pakistan. The panel examines the escalating war of words between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and veteran journalist Sohail Warraich, raising questions about media freedom, political sensitivities, and the state’s relationship with critical journalism. The discussion also analyzes Senator Faisal Vawda’s latest warnings and allegations directed at members of the ruling coalition, and whether his statements signal deeper tensions within the power structure. The guests further debate allegations of nepotism involving Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s candid remarks regarding constitutional violations, and the controversial new guidelines issued by Punjab University regarding which personalities can become subjects of PhD research. The program concludes with an examination of the little-discussed competition between Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership over claiming diplomatic credit for developments surrounding the Iran–US understanding and regional diplomacy. Join Matiullah Jan, Professor Tahir Malik, and Awais Kiani for an insightful discussion on politics, power, governance, media, and the institutions shaping Pakistan’s future.