"I’d Fix Pakistan Like a Dictator” — Saad Hashmani on Fame, Palestine & Ego | Episode 154

More than fame, Saad Hashmani wants to be understood. In this week’s podcast, the Pakistani-American businessman opens up about the illness that changed his life, the trap of online fame, and why he walks out of award shows but shows up at funerals. We talk power, ego, influencer silence on Palestine, and how Pakistan is losing the war of narratives to India. Saad breaks down toxic motivation culture, the politics of money, and what he’d do as a “dictator” to fix the youth. He weighs in on the establishment, Shahid Anwar, and what it really means to have influence in today’s Pakistan. 00:00:00 – Highlights 00:02:28 – When You Came Back to Pakistan, How Did You Feel Society Had Changed? 00:04:59 – Pakistan’s Power Corridors 00:08:16 – Who Is Saad Hashwani? 00:14:16 – Where Did Your Ego Come From? 00:22:00 – What From Your Childhood Do You Feel Hasn’t Healed Properly? 00:24:21 – What Do People Often Misunderstand About You on Social Media? 00:30:45 – What Are Some Achievements You Feel Proud Of? 00:33:20 – Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? 00:43:43 – What Are You Craving Most in Life Right Now? 00:48:43 – Why Do You Think Allah Sent Us to This World? What’s the Purpose? 00:57:37 – Thoughts on the Content Creation Industry 01:03:42 – Lack of Narrative and Identity Crisis 01:14:46 – Starting a New Petroleum Company 01:27:58 – What Have You Learned About Money? 01:32:42 – What Are Your Views on the Pakistani Establishment? 01:38:09 – Do You Think Pakistan Will Ever Have a Stable Government? 01:43:12 – Shahid Anwar Segment 01:47:20 – What Did You Learn From Today’s Podcast? 01:49:28 – Outro Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Talha 💻 Facebook -   / talhaahadofficial   📸 Instagram -   / talhaahadpodcast   🐦 Twitter -   / talhaahad   🎥 YouTube Channel -    / talhaahad   👥 Linkedin -   / talhaahad   💬 WhatsApp - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDX... 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3IjM5gc... Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... #talhaahad #talhaahadpodcast #saadhashmani