Shahbaz Taseer on Faith, Family, Freedom and Forgiveness | InferTalks

Shahbaz Taseer, son of the brave former governor Punjab Salman Taseer, in conversation with Usama Nizamani uncovers intimate moments of his life’s ordeal and journey through abduction reunion with family. The influence his father and mother had in shaping his values, how did he persevere through the trials and tribulations of loss and separation from his family, and what is he seeking to do as an author through his recent book. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:38 Highlights 0:39 - 1:13 Intro 1:14 - 1:43 What do you think about the weather lately? 1:44 - 2:33 How are you keeping yourself busy, and what’s your routine? 2:34 - 3:57 What did you want to be as an adult while growing up? 3:58 - 10:06 Was there a point or phase in life prepared you for the adversities you came through in life? 10:07 - 12:56 What values do you have in common with your father? 12:57 - 15:37 Parents are protective of children? 15:39 - 16:32 When I left captivity? 16:33 - 21:07 How did the trauma of your father’s assassination and abduction influenced you as a person? 21:08 - 27:33 What perspective are you offering through your book? 27:34 - 31:10 So was there no contact established between your family and you during the five year interval. 31:11 - 31:53 What did you and your family did to overcome the trauma of loss, abduction, adversity and separation. 31:54 - 32:25 Was it your catharsis? 32:26 - 33:55 Why mothers are so emotionally intertwined with their children? 33:56 -34:26 Therapy is not the sole solution? 34:27 - 34:40 Getting back in normal routine. 34:40 - 35:37 My younger sister, family legacy, and the book. 35:43 - 37:58 My wife’s reassurance and the final push. 37:59 - 42:59 Do you intend to contribute efforts towards preventing extremism and hatred in society? 43:00 - 44:03 How could society and governments reduce polarization and build bridges? 44:04 - 52:01 Why is it important to empower women? 52:02 - 54:18 Do you intend to build on any of such initiatives through philanthropic activities? 54:19 - 54:53 Outro Credits Host: Usama Nizamani Production: Rabail Ishtiaq , Arooj Abrar & Farisa Sohail Connect with us 👇: Facebook Page:   / inferdigital   Instagram:   / inferdigital   Twitter:   / infer_digital