Conversations with Maryam

Amjad Noorani

Maryam talks to Amjad Noorani who is on the advisory board of The Citizens Foundation (TCF), USA, a non-profit organization working for education of underprivileged children in Pakistan. Founded in 1995, TCF operates 730 schools with 102,000 students enrolled -- half of them are girls. The schools are in all provinces of Pakistan. “Education is a fundamental need for any country. [..] Education is the key solution – without it, nothing is going to be accomplished". TCF is working hard to change the national education system in Pakistan, with focus on education for the underprivileged.

Conversations with Maryam: Amjad Noorani from WBT TV on Vimeo.



Shabaz Music Band-Part 1

Maryam talks to Sukhawat Ali Khan and Riffat Sultana, children of legendary Indian/Pakistani vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. Riffat Sultana is singing Sufi and classical songs in her unique style and for a very long time. Richard Michos is guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer of a variety of music with his wife Riffat Sultana. Lebanese violinist Georges Lammam, and Galactic pop group the Venusians is their band.

Conversations with Maryam: Shabaz Music Band-Part 1 from WBT TV on Vimeo.



Shabaz Music Band - Part 2

Maryam talks to Sukhawat Ali Khan and Riffat Sultana, children of legendary Indian/Pakistani vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. Riffat Sultana is singing Sufi and classical songs in her unique style and for a very long time. Richard Michos is guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer of a variety of music with his wife Riffat Sultana. Lebanese violinist Georges Lammam, and Galactic pop group the Venusians is their band.

Conversations with Maryam: Shabaz Music Band - Part 2 from WBT TV on Vimeo.



Dr. Khalida Akhtar

Maryam talks to Dr. Khalida Akhtar, who is a woman of many colors, and an example of courage; her zest for life reflects in her work, she is a doctor from Pakistan. She did her MBA after coming to USA, and now preparing to take her medical exams again. She loves to write, and has published many books. She loves music. She is a living example of a life well lived. She tell us that age should not stop us from learning new things every day.

Conversations with Maryam: Dr. Khalida Akhtar.



Abbas Moloo

Maryam talks to Abbas Moloo, Executive Director of Help Aid Africa, helping empower elderly, women and youth to solve their health care, education and clean water needs. Let's listen to Mr. Moloo to see how his organization is solving the problem in the horn of Africa. This region is in East Africa and includes Tanzania and Kenya.


Conversations with Maryam: Abbas Moloo by wbt-tv

Family First Legal founder Mae Adkins

Maryam Turab talks to Mae Adkins, founder and principle of Family First Legal, a law firm dealing with legal issues relating to domestic abuse (female or male), divorce, alimony, child support and child custody.



9-11 Special

Maryam Turab talks to Lubna Jahangiri and Mae Adkins, two lawyers from two different backgrounds, saw 9-11 events taking place on TV and had profound experiences after those events. Watch how two lawyers graduating and starting their careers after 9-11 experience life changing events in America.



MTV Reality Show star Maria Sajjad

Maryam talks to the first Pakistani-American girl to star in MTV reality TV show, Maria Sajjad. Maria wants to be a teacher and mentor to young generation of Pakistani and Muslim Americans growing up in a culturally confused environment. Let's see how Maria handled it herself while still growing up to be an all American.



Abid Hassan Minto

Maryam talks to President of Pakistani Supreme Court Bar Association, Senior Lawyer, Constitutional Expert and Professor of Law at Punjab University. He is also a left wing civic and political leader, specifically of Workers Party of Pakistan.



Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson

Maryam Turab talks to Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson who is clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. She is working with brain related diseases in seniors. She talks to Maryam about the various types of conditions seniors face as they grow older and how to identify them for better treatment.