Notes on a Scandal

Saba Imtiaz & Tooba Masood

A tale of sex, lies, and scandal in Pakistan. A limited-episode podcast that reexamines and investigates a fascinating crime in an unusual city. The podcast serves as an accompaniment to Society Girl, a non-fiction book by Tooba Masood and Saba Imtiaz.

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Missing Verses

Notes on a Scandal

04/12/22 • 22 min

In the season finale, we discuss the various influential men who were reportedly connected to the case, and why everyone cast around for suspects. We discuss the theories around Mustafa's death and Shahnaz's involvement, and why almost every theory has one gaping hole that can't be explained.

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Closed Doors

Notes on a Scandal

12/24/21 • 11 min

In 1970, phones begin ringing across Karachi as word spreads that Mustafa Zaidi is dead. Fifty years later, Tooba and Saba find the house where Mustafa died.

S02E05: Body of Lies

Notes on a Scandal

10/22/22 • 35 min

ADVISORY: This episode contains mentions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
How do you connect the dots of a story where so much is missing? Why is there blood at the crime scene? And why did Shahnaz remain unconscious all night -- and is that even possible? Saba and Tooba attempt to understand the forensic investigation into Mustafa Zaidi's death with Dr Summaiya Syed Tariq, the Additional Police Surgeon at Karachi's Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Hospital and a forensic consultant.
This episode features condensed quotes from an interview with Dr Summaiya Syed Tariq.
Photo: Afkar, Mustafa Zaidi edition. From the Bedil Library archive in Karachi.

S02E04: Bringing up the Bodies

Notes on a Scandal

09/30/22 • 26 min

ADVISORY: This episode contains scenes of a distressing nature. Listener discretion is advised.
In November 1970, nearly a month after Mustafa Zaidi died, his body was exhumed for a second medical examination, all in a quest for doctors and police officials to figure out: how did Mustafa Zaidi die? What could they find that could help them build a case against their suspect in custody, Shahnaz Gul? Saba and Tooba discuss the dramatic and surreal events of the exhumation, and recall their quest to find Mustafa's grave in Karachi in 2019.
The images described in the episode can be viewed on Instagram @murdermystery70

Trailer 2 - Season 2: The State vs Shahnaz Gul

Notes on a Scandal

07/19/22 • 0 min

A trailer for the upcoming second season of Notes on a Scandal: The State vs Shahnaz Gul.

Trailer - Season 2: The State vs Shahnaz Gul

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07/14/22 • 0 min

A trailer for the upcoming second season of Notes on a Scandal: The State vs Shahnaz Gul.
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English / Urdu headlines by Mina Malik, a writer and poet based in Lahore who dreams of treading the boards.
Recitation of Mustafa Zaidi's verses, courtesy Zaheer Alam Kidwai

S2E07: Verdict

Notes on a Scandal

11/20/22 • 29 min

On the penultimate episode of this season — and the podcast — Saba and Tooba continue tracking the proceedings against Shahnaz Gul in a district court in Karachi, taking place while the country was engulfed in war. In 1972, a verdict is announced in the case of the State vs Shahnaz Gul. For the finale, we invite questions and thoughts about the season and its themes. If there’s anything you’d like to share about your knowledge of the case or if you just have a conspiracy theory — send in your questions and thoughts on Twitter and Instagram.
Photo: Star newspaper, October 9, 1971. Courtesy Dawn Library

S02E01: The Christine Keeler of Pakistan

Notes on a Scandal

08/26/22 • 21 min

Notes on a Scandal's Season 2 "The State vs Shahnaz Gul" premieres with a recounting of the 1960s saga that led to Mustafa Zaidi printing flyers calling Shahnaz a Pakistani Christine Keeler. It's the title that would stick with her forever.
Newspaper headlines voiced by Mina Malik
Ayub Khan's portrait is courtesy archives of The Mirror (1968 Anniversary Issue)
Mentioned on the episode:
Netflix - The Crown
Season 2 Episode 10 "Mystery Man"
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80025678
BBC One - The Trial of Christine Keeler
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ct7b

Murder, He Wrote

Notes on a Scandal

03/20/22 • 22 min

The police investigate — and arrest a suspect in the death of Mustafa Zaidi. Later in the episode, we analyse the various theories of how Mustafa’s death could have been murder.
This episode features verses by Mustafa Zaidi, recited by author and translator Bilal Tanweer.

Tick Tock

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03/04/22 • 22 min

We retrace, hour by hour, the events leading up to Mustafa Zaidi's death on October 12, 1970, and discuss a significant, highly-debated comment made by Mustafa in the days before he passed away.

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How many episodes does Notes on a Scandal have?

Notes on a Scandal currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Notes on a Scandal cover?

The podcast is about India, Mystery, True Crime, Society, History, Murder, Investigation, Podcasts, Crime and Scandal.

What is the most popular episode on Notes on a Scandal?

The episode title 'S2E07: Verdict' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Notes on a Scandal?

The average episode length on Notes on a Scandal is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Notes on a Scandal released?

Episodes of Notes on a Scandal are typically released every 15 days.

When was the first episode of Notes on a Scandal?

The first episode of Notes on a Scandal was released on Dec 10, 2021.

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Notes on a Scandal

Saba Imtiaz & Tooba Masood

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