{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63778e5f5e1176001162cd77/63778e6691bde60010ea29a7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E3.a: Aasim Sajjad Akhtar on the evolution of Leftist thought in Pakistan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63778e5f5e1176001162cd77/63778e6691bde60010ea29a7.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In our third episode, we interview Dr. Aasim Sajjad Akhtar, a Leftist politician, academic and columnist based in Pakistan, who has served as the president of the Awami Workers Party&apos;s Punjab Executive Committee. In the first part of our interview, Aasim speaks about how Pakistani Left&apos;s approach has evolved over the years, especially in breaking away from a political imagination rooted in the Cold War. He also discusses the role of the military and imperialism.<br/><br/>This episode is part of Jamhoor Radio&apos;s first season on progressive and revolutionary politics in Pakistan. This episode is in Urdu, with a translation in English provided.</p><a rel=\"payment\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/jamhoor\">Support the show</a>","author_name":"Jamhoor"}