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54 episodes

Jul 2, 2026

Five days, $500, and a one-person media engine

Muzamil documents two weeks of building his own AI stack with no recent coding experience — what Replit and Claude Code actually let a non-technical operator ship, and what it costs.

Jun 20, 2026

The space economy's real wealth is in the startups under SpaceX

Muzamil reads the space-tech decade through one variable: the falling cost of reaching orbit. As that number drops, hundreds of companies and millions of jobs open up beneath the headline names.

Jun 16, 2026

SpaceX's IPO is a pump. The space industry is real.

Muzamil reads the SpaceX IPO line by line: a 2 trillion dollar valuation on 18 billion in revenue and a 5 billion dollar loss, the index-fund rule that forces the buy, and why the real value is the hundred startups underneath.

Jun 6, 2026

The illusion of Islamic finance, and a $2M CEO

Muzamil unpacks Pakistan's pre-budget mood — IMF pressure, a salaried class taxed five-fold in five years, freelancers in the crosshairs, and a 'shariah-compliant' bank paying its CEO two million dollars a year off the back of fiat rupees.

Jun 3, 2026

The YouTubeification of software

Muzamil Hasan on why AI is doing to software what YouTube did to media — deflating costs, removing gatekeepers, and shifting the moat to ideas, taste, and distribution.

May 25, 2026

AI is a highway, not a slot machine — stop trading the noise

A solo essay on why the 'AI is a bubble' vs 'AI changes everything' debate is a false choice — and what the railway mania, the 1929 crash, and the dot-com bust actually teach about timelines, fear, and where the real wealth gets built.

May 9, 2026

The 200-unit subsidy is ending. Blame the IPPs, not the poor.

Pakistan agreed to end its 200-unit electricity subsidy by 2027. Muzamil argues the outrage is aimed at the wrong target.

May 8, 2026

Pakistan's real estate pump is coming, and it's engineered

Muzamil walks through the killing of Section 7E, the IMF agreement that preceded it, and the cheap-loan scheme being pumped in alongside it — three levers converging on a real estate pump that, in his reading, will price the average Pakistani further out of land while the asset owners offload.

May 7, 2026

A country is energy, labor, intelligence, and raw material

Muzamil lays out the four-component framework he uses to read any country — energy, labor, intelligence, and raw material — and runs Pakistan, India, China, and the US through it, number by number.

Apr 30, 2026

The US-Iran war is an energy war, not an ideological one

Muzamil Hasan argues that the US-Iran conflict, like most great-power wars of the last fifty years, is fundamentally about energy — pipelines, oil prices, and a solar tipping point that threatens to hand China the next century.

Apr 27, 2026

This is a hundred-year cycle, not a recession

Muzamil argues the next five years look like a Great Depression-scale downturn, and explains why he traded outward ambition for family.

Apr 16, 2026

Why I'm done pretending to be apolitical about Pakistan

A solo episode where Muzamil explains the two-year transition behind the camera, why he has effectively depoliticised himself, what he still believes about Imran Khan, and how he plans to cover Pakistan's politics from here on.

Jan 14, 2025

This is How You Win in 2025 | Dil ki Baat 039 | Muzamil Hasan

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, I'm shifting gears. It's time to stop focusing on the negativity around us and take control of our own lives.

Dec 17, 2024

6th Largest Economy by 2075?! Inside Pakistan's UNBELIEVABLE Transformation | Dil ki Baat 038

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, we're diving deep into a topic that has sparked countless debates and discussions: the future of Pakistan.

Dec 9, 2024

Pakistan might be the NEW Syria…

1:41 A Deeper Dive into the History of Syria 4:20 The Arab Spring and Its Aftermath

Dec 8, 2024

Pakistanis Hate Making Money... | Dil ki Baat 037 | Muzamil Hasan

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, we're diving deep into the heart of Pakistan's relationship with wealth and success.

Nov 20, 2024

This Real Estate Investing Strategy Will Make You Rich! | Dil ki Baat 036 | Muzamil Hasan

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, I'm diving deep into the world of real estate investment in Pakistan.

Nov 18, 2024

Pakistan’s Housing Market is CRASHING... BEST time to INVEST?! | Dil ki Baat 035 | Muzamil Hasan

Is Pakistan's real estate market a lucrative goldmine or a dangerous trap? In this video, I'm diving deep into the hidden realities of this.

Nov 12, 2024

Richest Pakistanis of the Future? Social Mobility Changes Pakistani Society | Dil Ki Bat 034

In this episode of Dil Ki Baat, we delve into a major economic transformation that is reshaping Pakistan's future.

Nov 11, 2024

Is PRESIDENT TRUMP releasing IMRAN KHAN?!? | Dil ki Baat 033 | Muzamil Hasan

In today’s episode of Dil Ki Baat, we’re diving into the potential impact of Donald Trump’s return to power on the global stage and, most.

Nov 8, 2024

GREED is DESTROYING Pakistani Youth! | Dil Ki Baat 032

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, I'm diving deep into a topic that could revolutionize your professional life!

Nov 6, 2024

9 ESSENTIAL steps to get DREAM JOB in 2025 | Dil Ki Baat 031

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, get ready to unlock the secrets to landing your dream job!

Nov 5, 2024

Top Pakistani CEOs Reveal The SECRET to IT Success! | Dil ki Baat 030

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, we're diving deep into a topic that could make or break your IT career: soft skills.

Nov 4, 2024

Why Are So Many Pakistani Youth Unemployed? The Hidden Reasons | Dil ki Baat 029

In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, we delve deep into the challenges faced by Pakistan's youth, who make up a staggering 60% of the nation's.

Oct 8, 2024

Dubai KICKING OUT all Pakistanis

In tonight’s episode, I’ll be covering some key updates regarding the situation of Pakistanis in Dubai.

Oct 7, 2024

Are Overseas Pakistanis DESTROYING Pakistan

In tonight's episode, I dive deep into the topic of why brain drain might actually benefit Pakistan in the long term.

Jul 30, 2024

TBT Returns: Unpacking Geopolitics, Changing World Order & More

Hello folks! Welcome back to Dil ki Baat. In tonight’s episode, we'll discuss some recent updates and why I paused TBT.

Jul 5, 2024

Will Pakistan Survive Its Debt Crisis?

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight I am diving deep into Pakistan's tax and debt crisis.

Jul 1, 2024

Is Pakistan's New Budget a ‘Game-Changer’?

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight, let’s understand the Government's economic role, Pakistan's latest budget.

Jun 25, 2024

Can Pakistan Build 20 Billion $ IT Industry?

#muzamilhasan #IT #exports #Pakistan Hello Folks! Welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat.

Jun 11, 2024

Ducky Bhai EXPOSED and the Family Vlogging Epidemic:: The Shocking Truth!

Hello Folks! Welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight I am talking about the complex narrative in our society regarding internet.

Jun 7, 2024

Startups are a symptom, not Pakistan's solution

Muzamil argues Pakistan's startup boom was borrowed money, not proof its economy is ready for billion-dollar exits.

Jun 4, 2024

Is Imran Khan Becoming PM Again?

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Dil Ki Bat. Tonight, I am talking about the political landscape of Pakistan, exploring its.

May 30, 2024

Why Pakistanis Hate English?

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Dil Ki Bat. Tonight, I am talking about English supremacy in Pakistan, the history behind it, and.

May 28, 2024

Will Electric Cars Spark Pakistan’s Economic Boom?

Hello folks, welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight, we are talking about how electric cars can solve Pakistan’s economic crisis.

May 22, 2024

Secular or Islamic Republic of Pakistan?

Hello Folks! Welcome back to Dil ki Baat. In tonight's episode, I delve into the complexities of secularism versus the Islamic system, explore.

May 20, 2024

Pakistan’s Identity Crisis

Hello folks! Welcome back to Dil ki Baat. Tonight, I am discussing the complexities of ideology and national identity.

May 6, 2024

Extracting Trillions of Dollars from Balochistan

Hello Folks! Tonight I'm diving into Balochistan's development challenges, its economic potential, future growth pathways and my personal mission.

May 3, 2024

Answering Your Top Questions

Hey Folks! Excited for our first Q&A Session. Just a heads-up, the thoughts I'm sharing are just my two cents, not expert advice.

Apr 29, 2024

Liberal vs. Conservative: How to Choose?

Hey Folks! You made it to part 3. In tonight's episode, I'll be reflecting on my learnings, discussing how the reality we once knew has undergone.

Apr 24, 2024

My Journey To The ‘Center’ of Pakistan

Hello Everyone! Tonight in part 2 of my journey, Join me as I recount tales of navigating through controversies, reflect on ideological shifts.

Apr 23, 2024

How I Became A Khooni Liberal? Part 1

Hello folks! In this episode, I'll share personal anecdotes and insights on significant life transitions, family dynamics and pivotal moments.

Apr 17, 2024

My Shocking Experience in Russia

Hey Folks! I am back and tonight I am taking you on a journey through my recent expedition to Russia.

Feb 23, 2024

Cash burns. Buildings and stocks don't.

Muzamil moves from diagnosing Pakistan's economy to prescribing action: where idle cash should go, why land is a trap, and how to earn in dollars.

Feb 19, 2024

Explaining Pakistan’s Energy Disaster

Episode 9 of Dil ki Baat picks up where Episode 8 left off, focusing on Pakistan's energy challenges.

Feb 16, 2024

Is Pakistani Rupee Dying?

Hey folks! In episode 8, let’s chat about currency basics: its history, what gives it value, the relationship between money and value, different.

Feb 14, 2024

How Pakistan’s Economy Works?

Hey folks! Welcome to episode 7. Today, we're delving into modern world economics, the mechanics of foreign loans, the IMF deal, privatization.

Feb 12, 2024

2024 Elections: Rigging or Reality?

Hello friends! I am back with another episode where today we are diving into the aftermath of the recent elections in Pakistan.

Feb 7, 2024

Who Will Become PM of Pakistan? Part 2

Welcome back, everyone! In today's Part 2, we dig deeper into the 2024 elections, exploring potential outcomes, future developments, and the.

Feb 6, 2024

Who Will Win Pakistan’s 2024 Elections? Part 1

Hey Friends! I’m back with another episode. From tracing historical shifts to dissecting recent developments, today we’re talking about the.

Feb 5, 2024

Deciphering PMLN’s 2024 Manifesto

Hey Friends! Welcome to a long-awaited episode of Dil ki Baat. Today, we're diving into the PMLN’s 2024 Manifesto.

Feb 2, 2024

Inside PPP’s 2024 Manifesto

Hey folks! Welcome to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Today, we're jumping straight into the PPP’s 2024 Manifesto.

Feb 1, 2024

PTI's manifesto reads like a new constitution in waiting

Muzamil reads PTI's full 2024 manifesto and finds a party writing a new constitution while quietly preparing to lose the next election.

Jan 30, 2024

What 400 episodes taught me about Pakistan's podcast peak

A solo 400th episode where Muzamil closes out season four — the numbers behind the show, the McDonaldisation of podcast production, why the Imran Khan episode was both a blessing and a curse, and why he thinks Pakistani podcasting already hit its peak in December 2023.