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Episode 6: A Closer Look at Pakistan
February 10, 2022 — Stand-up comedian Saad Haroon and journalist Yusra Askari talk about freedom of expression, comedy and cultural taboos, and domestic politics in their home country of Pakistan. The episode is part of A Closer Look, a series hosted by Asia Society Switzerland with the support of BDO and the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies of the University of Zurich, shedding light on different Asian countries through the eyes of leading local voices. Other episodes in the series cover Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, and Sri Lanka. (59 min., 56 sec.)