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Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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Four Thought: Series 3: Episode 39: Anwar Akhtar: The Meaning of Pakistan

Anwar Akhtar: The Meaning of Pakistan

Episode 39

Episode 39: Anwar Akhtar: The Meaning of Pakistan

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Anwar Akhtar says British Pakistanis can help Pakistan face its future as an Asian nation.

Anwar Akhtar says British Pakistanis are uniquely placed to help Pakistan embrace its multicultural history and to create a prosperous and peaceful future with India.

Anwar Akhtar, Director of The Samosa, argues that Pakistan should think of itself as an Asian nation, not as an Arab one. And after years of working between Britain and Pakistan, he says British Pakistanis are uniquely placed to help Pakistan embrace its multicultural history - and to create a prosperous and peaceful future with India.

Four Thought is a series of talks which combine thought provoking ideas and engaging storytelling. Recorded live in front of an audience, speakers air their latest thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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