Textiles, Trade & Transformation - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 4
In episode 4 of Trade Talks – The PSW Podcast, Kamran Arshad, Chairman of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), shares his perspective on the transformation of Pakistan’s textile industry, the structural challenges it continues to face, and the critical role of consistent industrial policy in strengthening exports.
Guest: Kamran Arshad
Host: Talha Ahad Date: Apr-16-2026
AI in Government, Trade, and Talent: Pakistan’s Digital Turning Point - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 3
In this insightful podcast, Naveed Iftikhar, Co-Founder of AtomCamp, shares his journey from economist to artificial intelligence innovator and educator, revealing how AI and modern skills are transforming learning, work, and decision-making in Pakistan.
Guest: Naveed Iftikhar
Host: Talha Ahad Date: Jan-16-2026
Bridging Technology and Trade Through Ethical Digitalisation - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 2
In this insightful podcast, Jehan Ara, Founder & CEO of Katalyst Labs, uncovers how technology and collaboration are transforming Pakistan’s economic landscape and empowering startups.
Guest: Jehan Ara
Host: Talha Ahad Date: Nov-26-2025
Powering Pakistan's Digital and Trade Revolution - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 1
In this episode, we sit down with Nasruminallah Mian, Head of Program & Digital/ICT Sector at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), for a thought-provoking conversation on Pakistan’s digital transformation journey. Mr. Nasruminallah discusses how true digital transformation goes beyond technology, it’s about long-term vision, public trust, and cross-sector collaboration between government, private industry, and international partners.
Guest: Nasruminallah Mian
Host: Talha Ahad Date: Oct-27-2025
Revolutionizing Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem - Trade Talks - Season 2 - Season Finale
The final episode of Trade Talks features Sayyed Ahmad Masud, Director of NIC Islamabad and Founder & CEO of Change Mechanics, with over 30 years of experience in advertising, branding, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Masud offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship, trade facilitation, and the future of Pakistan’s economy.
Guest: Sayyed Ahmad Masud
Host: Ahmad Junaid Date: Jan-09-2025
PSW & Private Sector Collaboration: Enhancing Trade Competitiveness - Trade Talks - Season 2 - Ep 5
In Episode 5 of Trade Talks, Faisal Butt, Private Sector Specialist at PSW, shares valuable insights into how strategic partnerships between PSW and private sector entities are driving the transformation of cross-border trade in Pakistan. He highlights PSW's collaboration with private sector stakeholders, digitizes the entire cross-border trade ecosystem, and enhances trade-related services such as trade finance, logistics, data analytics, etc.
Guest: Faisal Butt
Host: Ahmad Junaid Date: Dec-02-2024