The Secret Mafia’s And ‘Untouchables’ Ruling Pakistan Ft. Ashraf Malkham | EP174

Exploring Pakistan's secret mafias, the political and industrial elites to real estate, sugar and religious mafia cartels.
Find out the shadows behind assassinations of Pakistan leaders, corruption, and tax evasion with Ashraf Malkham, a seasoned writer and senior journalist.
In this thought-provoking discussion, delve into the historical context of the 'untouchable' businessmen in Pakistan, tracing back to pre-partition times. Addressing pivotal questions about the power dynamics and economic contributions of these influential figures, Ashraf Malkham sheds light on their impact on taxation, politics, and media control. With insights into the intertwining of wealth and political influence, this conversation offers a nuanced perspective on the challenges and complexities facing Pakistan's socio-economic structure.

#untoucables #mafia #howdoesitwork

00:00 Highlights
01:10 Who are the secret mafias of Pakistan
03:03 Shah Faisal, Qaddafi, and Imran Khan: Victims of mafia
04:50 Landlords who entered Muslim League at the time of partition still rule as electables
06:10 Ayub Khan era: Worst for development as 22 families became mafia
10:00 Industry and landlord mafia pay only 10% of the total tax
13:00 Why was Ishaq Dar unable to impose tax on mafia?
22:00 All stakeholders of secret mafia
25:00 How was the NAB chairman appointed by the secret mafia in the PML-N government?
27:00 How does the sugar mafia operate in Pakistan?
28:00 How many cartel mafias are there in Pakistan?
35:00 Who is the real estate industry mafia in Pakistan?
38:00 Religious mafia in Pakistan
40:50 How did the secret mafia assassinate famous leaders of Pakistan?
44:00 How was Benazir Bhutto assassinated?
48:00 How can we rid Pakistan of these mafias?

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[azharhashmi]

Ashraf sb, great to know you for the first time, it's been a pleasure, what a true informative interview, need courage to speak the way you did, hats off Sir. Will follow you from now on. Thank you for being so candid

[ManekPremchand]

This is an incredibly rewarding podcast. Sharing and saving for future reads. And today, sorry to say this on your site, I thank the Almighty for giving us the Partition. We would have been dragged into the quicksand by your mafias

[zafibaba]

One of the finest truth being said in a very nice covered way. I felt why this podcast is only for hour this is the real guest who really deserve 3 hour screen time. We have gems in this country but as always wise ppl r always hopeless.

[ziapirzada]

There is a triple mafia, the industrialist, the landlord and the army, through inter benefit events the three support each other, and control everything.

[rehanapotter]

Bone chilling interview!! The true face of this unfortunate country. Even more frightening was the last comment of the guest: that he is totally hopeless. May Allah have mercy on us.

[DubaiAbayaStore]

This is the best program to understand we understand why our coutry destabilized because of corrupt Mafia

[SalmanAmjad-rojs]

Abul kalam Azad spoke about this "Mafia" - fearing competition post independence wanting a separate state in the shape of Pakistan. He said that in 1946

[saifuddin]

Special thanks to the guest for speaking naked truth ❤

[hadisworld]

Nicely narrated the chronic issues/problem of Pakistan. It is not the first time we heard these issues but I grow-up listening these problems.
Today, all media some how discussing these issues 24/7 for a quite long time. I didn't see any purpose for such discussions without taking any action by the government or even public.
The repetition of discussion may not solve the problem in the absence of any action..

ITS TIME FOR IMPLEMENTATION.
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[mominaashraf]

Very informative. Invite this guest more often for political economy analysis

[NumanRazzaq-mwtf]

A great podcast.
I am hearing your podcast for a few days and I am really thankful for your platform to provide the audience with such a wide perspective of the mafias around the country.

[mobasherahmed]

It was very informative program disclosing the working of mafias n others in Pakistan since its inception. At the same I felt pain because I don't see any way out of mess in near future.

[PakHatf]

Thank you @propakistani for bringing such a hidden gem among Pakistani journalists who never likes to come to surface which i believe is a sign of genuine guy 👍👍👍👍🤲🤲✨✨✨💫

[amiriqbal]

Such a brave Men and very realistic interview. Highly appreciated.

[bibitameezdeen]

very powerful podcast !!

All bitter truths!
who will make a bridge for a prosperous pakistani awam because mafias are in total control!!

let us revolt!!! then what to wait for

[nazirmaheennazirnazirmahee]

I have never seen this kind of truth revealing podcast...well done keep it up and keep coming such podcast ❤

[Revolutionshistory]

This is what the media and journalists need to show!!❤

[nwkhan]

I'm not in Pakistan, but this all breaks my heart😢

[fani]

"It was delightful interview, filled with truths. We have the best country in the world, with lovely, kind, and intelligent people. Yet, there is no one to steer our boat." Allah be with us IA.

[ahmedch]

one of the best podcast. Especially the humblness in which they way were talking <3