The philosophy of Akhuwat and the journey of Dr. Amjad Saqib - Amjad Saqib - #TPE 559

Dr. Saqib is founder and Executive Director of Akhuwat, first ever interest free microfinance programme. President of Pakistan bestowed on him “Sitara-a-Imtiaz”, a coveted civil award oThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters0:00 Introduction2:30 Story of Akhuwat and inspiring hope3:58 Why Amjad Saqib left Medicine and the Bureaucracy to pursue Akhuwat?10:22 Microfinancing, Akhuwat and what is Profit18:00 Loans vs Donations21:48 People return loans28:12 Molo Mosalee37:00 Hopes and Dreams of people43:18 Empathy48:19 Akhuwat Tawaif ko kyon paisay deti hay?59:35 How Amjad Saqib started thinking like this1:05:00 Thank you Amjad Saqib for coming on TPE1:07:00 How to join Akhuwat