Notes on a Scandal is a limited-series podcast about the mysterious death of Mustafa Zaidi, a famous poet and former high-ranking government officer in 1970 in Karachi, Pakistan. The story caused such a scandal that the Associated Press dubbed it ‘Pakistan’s first jet set murder’. On the podcast, we unpack the events that led to this unresolved mystery, and explore the world of Pakistan’s swinging elite and powerful business magnates and politicians, and how they ended up being entangled in this saga.

The podcast is hosted and produced by journalists Saba Imtiaz and Tooba Masood-Khan.

Podcast

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• Overcast
• Amazon Music
• Podcast Addict

Trailer

Media

1. NYT: The Best True Crime to Stream: Leaving the United States
2. NPR: Listeners are enthralled by Pakistan’s first true crime podcast
3. The Guardian / Here Here: Best podcasts of the week
4. Arab News: Half-century later, first Pakistani crime podcast examines mystery of renowned poet’s death

Social

• Instagram: @murdermystery70