What is it like working as a woman in Pakistan? What are some of the challenges we face as women belonging to different classes, caste, and background? What have our interactions in a male-dominated society taught us over the years? Watch us as we discuss the reality of living life as a working woman in […]
The Real Goal of NGOs in Pakistan | Mohammad Waseem & Uzma Yaqoob | EP 109 | Out of the Box
After 2013, the way Pakistan views NGOs has changed drastically, with many looking at their role with doubt and suspicion of Western influence. In today’s conversation, we have been joined by Ms. Sabiha Shaheen, executive director at BARGAD Youth, Mr. Mohammad Waseem, director Interactive Resource Centre, and Ms. Uzma Yaqoob, director Forum for Dignity Intitatives […]
Are Laws Enough to Protect Women in a Marriage? ft. Rafiq Sagar | EP 108 | Out of the Box | Maati TV
In this week’s episode of Out of the Box, we have advocate Rafiq Sagar to discuss where the laws in Punjab and Sindh stand in terms of protecting women’s rights in a marriage. What is the level of awareness in family regarding the nikkahnama? How challenging is the concept of divorce for women in Pakistan? […]
How does Pakistani Society look at Divorce? ft. Faiza Khalid | EP 107 | Out of the Box | Maati TV
In this episode of Out of the Box, we discuss the relationship between divorce and a woman in our society. This Nikkahnama series focuses on female-centric narratives from a legal, psychological, and personal perspective. We have Faiza Khalid, a practicing Clinical Psychologist in Lahore and Gujranwala who conducts psychological training sessions. You can find us […]
What does Islam tell us about Women’s Marriage Rights? ft. Dr Irfan Jaffar I EP 106 I Out of the Box
#maatitvpodcast #islam #law #muslimmarriage In this week’s episode of Out of the Box, we have been joined by Dr. Irfan Jaffar is currently serving as a lecturer at Government Graduate College, Sahiwal. Additionally, he is an assistant professor at Green International University, Lahore. His work on the family system has been published online. Our culture […]
The Reality of Being a Woman in Pakistan | Rabia Dar | EP 104 | Out of the Box | Maati TV
In this week’s episode, we have Rabia Dar from BVN, discussing women and minorities in Pakistan after her years of experience at grassroots level. What are some of the biggest hurdles for women in Pakistan today? How can we ensure women and minorities are exercising their rights in Pakistan? Rabia Dar is a youth and […]
Has Society Failed Men and Women? | Out of the Box | Maati TV | EP 99
#maatitv #outofthebox #gender We are bringing a new series on Out of the Box, where the Maati Team will sit down and discuss topics surrounding gender, culture, and society. If you have any suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments below! You can find us here: Website: https://maatitv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maatitvpk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maatitvofficial Twitter: […]
Can COP Save us from a Climate Crisis? | Nawal Haider | Out of the Box | Maati TV | EP 98
How did the floods impact the life of young girls in Balochistan? Do women and children face more harsh consequences of natural disasters in our country? You can find us here: Website: https://maatitv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maatitvpk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maatitvofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/maatitv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC4VwQ0F1cWfLu002kS9YFew #nawalhaider #cop29 #copsimulation #childmarriage #balochistan #floods #podcast Related posts: Busting Myths about Climate Change […]
The Challenges of Social Media and it’s Alternatives | Out of the Box | Maati TV
In this week’s episode of Out of the Box, Risham Waseem is in coversation with Dr. Jibreel Sohail about the current challenges and biases of social media, the changing algorithms, and what are some alternatives to break free from these restrictions online. Link to Paktodon: https://paktodon.asia/home Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/explore You can find us here: Website: https://maatitv.com/ […]
A Writers Life, Politics of Writing Spaces, Fellowships, Publishing | Hassaan Mirza | Out of the Box
Hassaan Mirza is a writer from Lahore, Pakistan. He received his MFA from Vanderbilt University and is currently a doctoral student in Creative Writing at the University of Cincinnati. His work has appeared in Ploughshares, Aleph Review, Joyland, Michigan Quarterly Review, Salamander Magazine, and elsewhere. Beginning this fall, Hassaan is currently serving as a Wallace […]