Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We visited Peshawar, Pakistan — a city some call the “Friendliest in the World,” but also the birthplace of Al-Qaeda. We set out to uncover how Al-Qaeda began, America’s role in its rise, and how the city has changed since. We spoke with locals to hear their perspective on a history that shaped the world.
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Driving to Factory
0:51 Gun Factory
3:09 Thought on America?
4:13 Mujahideen + Jihad
5:22 Wars in Afghanistan
5:53 His Brother was Martyed
6:18 2014 Terrorist Attack
7:20 Smugglers Market
8:50 Refugee Camps
10:45 Did USA Create Al Qaeda?
12:07 CIA and bin Laden
episode 38
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#pakistan #osama #binladen #peshawar #alqaeda
We visited Peshawar, Pakistan — a city some call the “Friendliest in the World,” but also the birthplace of Al-Qaeda. We set out to uncover how Al-Qaeda began, America’s role in its rise, and how the city has changed since. We spoke with locals to hear their perspective on a history that shaped the world.
About Roca: RocaNews is an independent media company started by 3 friends in 2020. Our mission is to cover the news without bias or fear. We deliver daily news to 2M+ people via the products below.
Our Products:
► Instagram: instagram.com/ridethenews
► App: apps.apple.com/us/app/rocanews-unbiased-fun-news/id1630180690
► Newsletter: rocanews.substack.com
Our Series:
► Rust Belt: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D2Di5bzXIMrM6Ef_IIiRNYU&si=Q5ewau_4vb0tGkMC
► New Mexico: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D13WP-qxrHXM5e74bU_gmKp&si=Zhivz1uXd_hn7-8g
► Pakistan: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D3Dc07Xay6AUtGomrzxE2pZ
Wants to help us report?
► Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/xPrUx
[FILL OUT]
0:00 Intro
0:24 Driving to Factory
0:51 Gun Factory
3:09 Thought on America?
4:13 Mujahideen + Jihad
5:22 Wars in Afghanistan
5:53 His Brother was Martyed
6:18 2014 Terrorist Attack
7:20 Smugglers Market
8:50 Refugee Camps
10:45 Did USA Create Al Qaeda?
12:07 CIA and bin Laden
episode 38
Subs: 197k subs
#pakistan #osama #binladen #peshawar #alqaeda
