E19 - Elite Capture

Pakistan has often been dubbed the “1% Republic,” a nation where power and wealth are concentrated in the hands of a select few. This isn’t just about a small elite running the country—it’s about systematic elite capture, where legal frameworks are manipulated for their gain. From judges to prime ministers, many have pointed to the existence of a “mafia” controlling the country’s fate.

But why do the masses stay silent? Why don’t they rise against this legalized plundering?

In this episode, we delve deep into how the elite loot and plunder Pakistan with impunity and explore the complex reasons why the majority remains passive in the face of such injustice. Join us as we uncover the mechanisms of power, corruption, and control in what some might call Elitestan.




Chapters
00:00 - 01:00: Teaser
01:01 - 02:37: Introduction
02:38 - 04:58: What is the Elite Club?
04:59 - 06:47: Who are the people in this Elite Club?
06:48 - 08:34: How do people get in this club?
08:35 - 11:59: Is this a status quo?
12:00 - 13:29: How do they protect their businesses?
13:30 - 17:52: First mechanism, business contracts
17:53 - 23:09: Second mechanism, No one else allowed to share
23:10 - 29:36: No mechanism for justice
29:37 - 30:43: No accountability
30:44 - 31:55: First narrative, holiness of Pakistan
31:56 - 35:56: Second narrative, fault is with people not rulers
35:57 - 39:04: Third narrative, Pakistan is a poor country
39:05 - 40:41: Fourth narrative, subsidies and entitlements
40:42 - 44:52: Trickle down works in the West
45:40 - 46:39: Fifth narrative, debt ridden reality
46:40 - 49:20: Qualities and skills of elite club
49:21 - 52:17: Deception through constitution
52:18 - 54:19: Further oxymoron and deceptions
54:20 - 56:45: Karsaz incident
56:46 - 58:07: End and take home message

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