Bridging Technology and Trade Through Ethical Digitalisation - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 2
In this insightful podcast, Jehan Ara, Founder & CEO of Katalyst Labs, uncovers how technology and collaboration are transforming Pakistan’s economic landscape and empowering startups.
Guest: Jehan Ara
Host: Talha Ahad Date: Nov-26-2025
Powering Pakistan's Digital and Trade Revolution - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 1
In this episode, we sit down with Nasruminallah Mian, Head of Program & Digital/ICT Sector at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), for a thought-provoking conversation on Pakistan’s digital transformation journey. Mr. Nasruminallah discusses how true digital transformation goes beyond technology, it’s about long-term vision, public trust, and cross-sector collaboration between government, private industry, and international partners.
Guest: Nasruminallah Mian
Host: Talha Ahad Date: Oct-27-2025
Revolutionizing Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem - Trade Talks - Season 2 - Season Finale
The final episode of Trade Talks features Sayyed Ahmad Masud, Director of NIC Islamabad and Founder & CEO of Change Mechanics, with over 30 years of experience in advertising, branding, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Masud offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship, trade facilitation, and the future of Pakistan’s economy.
Guest: Sayyed Ahmad Masud
Host: Ahmad Junaid Date: Jan-09-2025
PSW & Private Sector Collaboration: Enhancing Trade Competitiveness - Trade Talks - Season 2 - Ep 5
In Episode 5 of Trade Talks, Faisal Butt, Private Sector Specialist at PSW, shares valuable insights into how strategic partnerships between PSW and private sector entities are driving the transformation of cross-border trade in Pakistan. He highlights PSW's collaboration with private sector stakeholders, digitizes the entire cross-border trade ecosystem, and enhances trade-related services such as trade finance, logistics, data analytics, etc.
Guest: Faisal Butt
Host: Ahmad Junaid Date: Dec-02-2024
Empowering Ambitions Through PSW’s Women Entrepreneurship Program - Trade Talks - Season 2 - Episode 4
PSW's Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program is a powerful stride towards empowering Pakistani women in the trading ecosystem. The program goes beyond the traditional paradigm and furnishes women with the tools and knowledge to flourish in cross-border business. It's fascinating to observe the intersection of gender, culture, and economics in shaping an inclusive business landscape. In her interview with PSW, Madam Zeba Hai Azhar shed light on the objectives of the Khadijah Program and her in-depth explanation of the socio-economic roles of women in Pakistan.
Guest: Zeba Hai Azhar
Host: Noor Ul Huda Shahid Date: Jan-12-2024
Transforming Trade for a Sustainable Future – Trade Talks – Season 2 – Episode 3
Our latest episode of the Trade Talks podcast explores the incredible impact of global commerce, serving as a driving force for inclusive economic growth and a vital contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We were honored to engage with Mr. Muhammad Raza, Partner and Director of the HKM Group of Companies. He shares exclusive insights into Pakistan's digitalization journey and how transforming trade-related processes propels Pakistan into the heart of global value chains.
Guest: Mr. Muhammad Raza
Host: Nayab Zehra Date: Nov-23-2023