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In this thought-provoking episode of Podcast with Asma Shirazi, we take a deep dive into one of the most polarizing political sagas in Pakistan’s recent history the Cypher Controversy surrounding former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
We dissect the origins of the cypher narrative, its emergence in the political discourse in Pakistan in 2022, the reality of alleged foreign conspiracy to oust the PTI government. Was there a genuine diplomatic concern or a crafted political strategy? How this alleged document was used to shape public opinion?
Join Asma Shirazi as we analyze:
• The contents and context of the diplomatic cypher
• Imran Khan’s interpretation and political use of the document
• Reactions from state institutions and opposition parties
• The role of the media and its framing of the controversy
• Legal and diplomatic implications, both locally and internationally
This episode aims to provide a balanced, fact-based analysis, going beyond sensationalism to offer insight into what the cypher controversy was and how it was used for narrative building and political maneuvering.
Tune in for a gripping conversation that unpacks the facts, questions the narratives, and explores the deeper ramifications of Cypher controversy.
#CypherControversy #ImranKhan #AsmaShiraziPodcast #PakistanPolitics #ForeignPolicy #PTI #PoliticalAnalysis
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Asma Shirazi is an award-winning Pakistani journalist and the host of the authoritative talk show Faisla Aap Ka on HUM News, airing Monday to Thursday at 8 PM PST.
In 2014, she was honored with the prestigious Peter Mackler Award for Courage and Ethical Journalism. This global award, presented annually to one journalist, is a joint collaboration between the Peter Mackler Award, Agence France-Presse (AFP), Reporters Without Borders, and the International Union of Journalists (IUJ) at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
A distinguished columnist, Asma Shirazi has contributed to BBC News Urdu, and her columns have been compiled into a book titled Kahani Baray Ghar Ki. She currently writes for Independent Urdu.
As Pakistan’s first female war correspondent, she has fearlessly covered conflict zones, demonstrating unwavering courage, professionalism, and dedication in the pursuit of truth—despite threats and personal risk.
