Muzamil thinks out loud on Pakistan's economy, politics, and the decisions that shape ordinary life.https://muzamilhasan.com/en-ushttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/iwasted500onaiappssoyoudon39thavetousethisinstead/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/iwasted500onaiappssoyoudon39thavetousethisinstead/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.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTaiclaude-codereplitautomationsolopreneurcontenthttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/the-space-economys-real-wealth-is-in-the-startups-under-spacex/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/the-space-economys-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.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTspacespacexstartupsinvestingcareersdeflationhttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/spacexs-ipo-is-a-pump-the-space-industry-is-real/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/spacexs-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.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTspacexipoelon-muskai-bubblestock-marketpakistanhttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/the-illusion-of-islamic-finance-and-a-2m-ceo/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/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.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpakistanbudgetislamic-financefreelancerstaxfiathttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/the-youtubeification-of-software/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/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.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTyoutubeificationaisoftwarea16zdemocratizationpersonal-branddistributionmediahttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/ai-is-a-highway-not-a-slot-machine-stop-trading-the-noise/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/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.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTaitech bubbleshistoryoverseas pakistanisattention economyhttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/your-electricity-is-about-to-get-more-expensive/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/your-electricity-is-about-to-get-more-expensive/Pakistan agreed to end its 200-unit electricity subsidy by 2027. Muzamil argues the outrage is aimed at the wrong target.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpakistanimfelectricitysubsidiesislamic-financeenergy-policyhttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistans-real-estate-pump-is-coming-and-its-engineered/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistans-real-estate-pump-is-coming-and-its-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.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpakistan economyreal estatetaxationimfpolicyhttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/a-country-is-energy-labor-intelligence-and-raw-material/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/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.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpakistan economymacroeconomicsenergyeducationraw materialshttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/the-us-iran-war-is-an-energy-war-not-an-ideological-one/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/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.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTgeopoliticsenergyus-iranchinarenewable energyhttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/global-crisis-is-coming-heres-my-real-preparation-plan/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/global-crisis-is-coming-heres-my-real-preparation-plan/Muzamil argues the next five years look like a Great Depression-scale downturn, and explains why he traded outward ambition for family.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/why-im-done-pretending-to-be-apolitical-about-pakistan/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/why-im-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.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTpakistanimran khanmediapersonal brandaihttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/this-is-how-you-win-in-2025-dil-ki-baat-039-muzamil-hasan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/this-is-how-you-win-in-2025-dil-ki-baat-039-muzamil-hasan-dkb/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.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/6th-largest-economy-by-2075-inside-pakistans-unbelievable-transfo-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/6th-largest-economy-by-2075-inside-pakistans-unbelievable-transfo-dkb/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.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistan-might-be-the-new-syria-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistan-might-be-the-new-syria-dkb/1:41 A Deeper Dive into the History of Syria 4:20 The Arab Spring and Its AftermathMon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistanis-hate-making-money-dil-ki-baat-037-muzamil-hasan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistanis-hate-making-money-dil-ki-baat-037-muzamil-hasan-dkb/In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, we're diving deep into the heart of Pakistan's relationship with wealth and success.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/this-real-estate-investing-strategy-will-make-you-rich-dil-ki-baa-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/this-real-estate-investing-strategy-will-make-you-rich-dil-ki-baa-dkb/In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, I'm diving deep into the world of real estate investment in Pakistan.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistans-housing-market-is-crashing-best-time-to-invest-dil-ki-b-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistans-housing-market-is-crashing-best-time-to-invest-dil-ki-b-dkb/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.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/richest-pakistanis-of-the-future-social-mobility-changes-pakistan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/richest-pakistanis-of-the-future-social-mobility-changes-pakistan-dkb/In this episode of Dil Ki Baat, we delve into a major economic transformation that is reshaping Pakistan's future.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-president-trump-releasing-imran-khan-dil-ki-baat-033-muzamil-h-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-president-trump-releasing-imran-khan-dil-ki-baat-033-muzamil-h-dkb/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.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/greed-is-destroying-pakistani-youth-dil-ki-baat-032-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/greed-is-destroying-pakistani-youth-dil-ki-baat-032-dkb/In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, I'm diving deep into a topic that could revolutionize your professional life!Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/9-essential-steps-to-get-dream-job-in-2025-dil-ki-baat-031-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/9-essential-steps-to-get-dream-job-in-2025-dil-ki-baat-031-dkb/In today's episode of Dil Ki Baat, get ready to unlock the secrets to landing your dream job!Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/top-pakistani-ceos-reveal-the-secret-to-it-success-dil-ki-baat-03-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/top-pakistani-ceos-reveal-the-secret-to-it-success-dil-ki-baat-03-dkb/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.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/why-are-so-many-pakistani-youth-unemployed-the-hidden-reasons-dil-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/why-are-so-many-pakistani-youth-unemployed-the-hidden-reasons-dil-dkb/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.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/dubai-kicking-out-all-pakistanis-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/dubai-kicking-out-all-pakistanis-dkb/In tonight’s episode, I’ll be covering some key updates regarding the situation of Pakistanis in Dubai.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/are-overseas-pakistanis-destroying-pakistan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/are-overseas-pakistanis-destroying-pakistan-dkb/In tonight's episode, I dive deep into the topic of why brain drain might actually benefit Pakistan in the long term.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/tbt-returns-unpacking-geopolitics-changing-world-order-more-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/tbt-returns-unpacking-geopolitics-changing-world-order-more-dkb/Hello folks! Welcome back to Dil ki Baat. In tonight’s episode, we'll discuss some recent updates and why I paused TBT.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/will-pakistan-survive-its-debt-crisis-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/will-pakistan-survive-its-debt-crisis-dkb/Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight I am diving deep into Pakistan's tax and debt crisis.Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-pakistans-new-budget-a-game-changer-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-pakistans-new-budget-a-game-changer-dkb/Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight, let’s understand the Government's economic role, Pakistan's latest budget.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/can-pakistan-build-20-billion-it-industry-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/can-pakistan-build-20-billion-it-industry-dkb/#muzamilhasan #IT #exports #Pakistan Hello Folks! Welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/ducky-bhai-exposed-and-the-family-vlogging-epidemic-the-shocking--dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/ducky-bhai-exposed-and-the-family-vlogging-epidemic-the-shocking--dkb/Hello Folks! Welcome back to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Tonight I am talking about the complex narrative in our society regarding internet.Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/making-billion-dollar-startups-in-pakistan-dil-ki-baat-022/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/making-billion-dollar-startups-in-pakistan-dil-ki-baat-022/Muzamil argues Pakistan's startup boom was borrowed money, not proof its economy is ready for billion-dollar exits.Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTpakistanstartupsventure-capitaleconomyfoundershttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-imran-khan-becoming-pm-again-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-imran-khan-becoming-pm-again-dkb/Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Dil Ki Bat. Tonight, I am talking about the political landscape of Pakistan, exploring its.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/why-pakistanis-hate-english-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/why-pakistanis-hate-english-dkb/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.Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/will-electric-cars-spark-pakistans-economic-boom-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/will-electric-cars-spark-pakistans-economic-boom-dkb/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.Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/secular-or-islamic-republic-of-pakistan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/secular-or-islamic-republic-of-pakistan-dkb/Hello Folks! Welcome back to Dil ki Baat. In tonight's episode, I delve into the complexities of secularism versus the Islamic system, explore.Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistans-identity-crisis-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/pakistans-identity-crisis-dkb/Hello folks! Welcome back to Dil ki Baat. Tonight, I am discussing the complexities of ideology and national identity.Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/extracting-trillions-of-dollars-from-balochistan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/extracting-trillions-of-dollars-from-balochistan-dkb/Hello Folks! Tonight I'm diving into Balochistan's development challenges, its economic potential, future growth pathways and my personal mission.Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/answering-your-top-questions-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/answering-your-top-questions-dkb/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.Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/liberal-vs-conservative-how-to-choose-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/liberal-vs-conservative-how-to-choose-dkb/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.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/my-journey-to-the-center-of-pakistan-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/my-journey-to-the-center-of-pakistan-dkb/Hello Everyone! Tonight in part 2 of my journey, Join me as I recount tales of navigating through controversies, reflect on ideological shifts.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/how-i-became-a-khooni-liberal-part-1-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/how-i-became-a-khooni-liberal-part-1-dkb/Hello folks! In this episode, I'll share personal anecdotes and insights on significant life transitions, family dynamics and pivotal moments.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/my-shocking-experience-in-russia-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/my-shocking-experience-in-russia-dkb/Hey Folks! I am back and tonight I am taking you on a journey through my recent expedition to Russia.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/making-money-in-a-crashing-economy-dil-ki-baat-010/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/making-money-in-a-crashing-economy-dil-ki-baat-010/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.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTpersonal financepakistan economystock marketinflationproperty investmentdigital skillshttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/explaining-pakistans-energy-disaster-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/explaining-pakistans-energy-disaster-dkb/Episode 9 of Dil ki Baat picks up where Episode 8 left off, focusing on Pakistan's energy challenges.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-pakistani-rupee-dying-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/is-pakistani-rupee-dying-dkb/Hey folks! In episode 8, let’s chat about currency basics: its history, what gives it value, the relationship between money and value, different.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/how-pakistans-economy-works-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/how-pakistans-economy-works-dkb/Hey folks! Welcome to episode 7. Today, we're delving into modern world economics, the mechanics of foreign loans, the IMF deal, privatization.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/2024-elections-rigging-or-reality-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/2024-elections-rigging-or-reality-dkb/Hello friends! I am back with another episode where today we are diving into the aftermath of the recent elections in Pakistan.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/who-will-become-pm-of-pakistan-part-2-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/who-will-become-pm-of-pakistan-part-2-dkb/Welcome back, everyone! In today's Part 2, we dig deeper into the 2024 elections, exploring potential outcomes, future developments, and the.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/who-will-win-pakistans-2024-elections-part-1-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/who-will-win-pakistans-2024-elections-part-1-dkb/Hey Friends! I’m back with another episode. From tracing historical shifts to dissecting recent developments, today we’re talking about the.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/deciphering-pmlns-2024-manifesto-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/deciphering-pmlns-2024-manifesto-dkb/Hey Friends! Welcome to a long-awaited episode of Dil ki Baat. Today, we're diving into the PMLN’s 2024 Manifesto.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/inside-ppps-2024-manifesto-dkb/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/inside-ppps-2024-manifesto-dkb/Hey folks! Welcome to another episode of Dil ki Baat. Today, we're jumping straight into the PPP’s 2024 Manifesto.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/decoding-ptis-2024-manifesto-dil-ki-baat-001/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/decoding-ptis-2024-manifesto-dil-ki-baat-001/Muzamil reads PTI's full 2024 manifesto and finds a party writing a new constitution while quietly preparing to lose the next election.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTptipakistan-electionsmanifestopublic-policygovernancehttps://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/what-400-episodes-taught-me-about-pakistans-podcast-peak/https://muzamilhasan.com/podcast/dil-ki-baat/what-400-episodes-taught-me-about-pakistans-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.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTpodcastingpakistan mediathought behind thingscreator economyseason finale