LBS tech Episode 1

This is the first official episode of Laid back tech, an offshoot of the Laid back show created and produced by me and Dr Awab. Where the Laidback show focuses on current affairs and politics as well as sport, the tech side will do reviews and I/T geek related stuff in a separate podcast. The…

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Laidback Show Episode 14 (campfire)

The 14th edition of the Laidback Show was recorded in some remote location within the Sorh Valley, Baluchistan as Dr. Awab Alvi and Faisal Kapadia ventured with the Offroad Pakistan group for a three day adventure trip. The recording was done in front of a live audience late at night in front of the campfire….

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Laidback show, backstage drift

A month or so ago two bloggers mainly me and Awab sat down and talked of the shows we have been on, the purpose of amplification through mainstream media and then it hit us, in my case as it usually does a second later than the world.  Why do we need main stream media shows…

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Jaag mere talib – e – ilm protest in karachi

Oct 24th Saturday saw us, me and Dr Awab that is standing in front of a pleasant surprise. A small throng of students in front of the press club with banners, megaphones et all denouncing the Taliban with passion. They had a press release they were organized and they came from 4 different colleges and…

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Laidback Show Episode 4 – @skdev tribute

Show notes Cricket fiasco,  Pak captain accused of match fixing announces retirement Whats the point of a parliamentary oversight committee on cricket LBS covers Telenor “Easy paisa” launch with 14 different bloggers, reviewed by Faisal Qureshi, Farhan Masood, Arif sahab (telenor rep) Salman mehmood’s sad demise and our feelings for him and his family The…

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Telenor “Easypaisa” launch, Sneak Peak!

The telecommunication sector in Pakistan has been heating up with the introduction of new players in the market.  Gone are the days when maybe link ruled and fooled us to the tune of exorbitant rates and low service. Instead carriers like Telenor are launching newer and more convenience based products coupled with reasonable rates guaranteed…

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The Laidback Show Episode 3

The third edition of The Laidback Show – UpShorts, by Faisal Kapadia and Awab Alvi. Enjoy the discussion but would love some feedback on how we can improve this casual discussion podcast Show Notes after the jump Cricket debacle, Champions trophy ‘09, Pak vs New zeland semi final, India’s badua Meeting FQ, his down to…

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