Pakistan Podcast Company

In episode 6, we're in conversation with Asad Badruddin, co-founder Pakathon. Launched in 2013, Pakathon is a global organization with 85+ volunteers organized around eight volunteer chapters in the US, Canada, Middle East and Australia. By hosting events in cities abroad they connect the Pakistani diaspora to issues in Pakistan and scout for potential “Returners” – individuals who want to move back to Pakistan and do impactful work. Their flagship workshop is a global hackathon held simultaneously across all chapters that connects participants to domain experts and investors. Website: http://www.pakathon.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakathonGlobal Twitter: @PakathonGlobal (https://twitter.com/PakathonGlobal) Music is by the very talented Alif - @alif_bae

In Episode 5, we're in conversation with Maria Umar, founder and president of Women’s Digital League (WDL) which is doing its part to reduce the gap. WDL is an online platform that provides digital training and work to Pakistani women. It is a virtual firm providing digital services to clients, proudly owned and powered by Pakistani women. WDL is working for economic development of the country by mobilizing a vast dormant female workforce that is either discouraged from working outside or has trouble finding work opportunities. Website: http://womensdigitalleague.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomensDigitalLeague/ Twitter: @MariaUmar (https://twitter.com/MariaUmar) Music is by the very talented Alif - @alif_bae