Farrukh Warraich: UrduPoint Journey, Interviews of BIG Politicians & Art of Questioning | NSP #150

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In this episode, we sit down with Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich, a renowned journalist and literary figure, to discuss the power of questioning in journalism and life. @FarrukhShahbazWarraich816 shares his journey of how he became a journalist and the role of questioning in shaping his career. He talks about his experience at Urdu Point, where he enjoys the freedom of speech and the ability to initiate beneficial content. Farrukh also discusses the appropriate questioning techniques that he uses to get the most out of his interviews and shares some interesting stories about his encounters with politicians. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding repetition in questioning and exploring the unexplored.

Farrukh also shares his experience of experimenting with podcasting to achieve independence in journalism and how he balances seriousness and humor in his podcast. He talks about the type of guests he is planning to invite to his podcast and shares an interesting incident from his courtroom experience. The conversation shifts towards Farrukh's friend, Naeem Sikander, who is a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, and they discuss his investment in Farrukh's podcast. Farrukh also shares his perspective on being rich and how he is passionate about contributing to society.

00:00 Highlights
1:28 Farrukh’s relationship with Sohail Warraich
4:56 Journey of literature and journalism
7:01 Questioning can be a blessing and turning point
10:37 Appropriate questioning technique
11:42 Joining Urdu point and enjoying freedom of speech
14:28 Initiating beneficial content at Urdu point
17:40 Defining niche of content
19:40 Story behind Interviewing Sheikh Rasheed
22:47 Some interesting incidents with politicians
25:30 Journalist is respected for his/her questioning style
30:29 Avoiding repetition of question and exploring the unexplored
35:54 Experimenting for independence in journalism
42:44 Balancing between seriousness and humor-Podcast
44:41 Type of Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich's upcoming podcast guests
47:10 An interesting incident in the courtroom
51:30 Naeem Sikander and Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich
53:35 E-commerce success of Naeem Sikander
58:15 Selling NS brands-Posture corrector
1:01:00 Why journalism/podcast?
1:04:25 Being rich-a blessing or curse
1:07:20 Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich is passionate about contributing to society
1:08:51 Repetition/routine is boring
1:11:53 Working for interest rather than immortality
1:13:46 NS investment in the podcast
1:17:00 Return from the podcast experience so far
1:19:40 Thank you note, good luck, and contact details of Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich

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