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Thought Behind Things

Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi

300 episodes

TBT is Pakistan's fastest-growing podcast show covering conversations around Art, Culture & Technology. Tune in thrice a week to be a part of our community!

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We upload every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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  1. Why Pakistan's Economy Keeps Losing (and how to fix it)

    · 41 min

    Sign Up For My Personal Brand Consultancy: https://www.muzamilhasan.com/My Instagram: https://instagram.com/muzamilhasanMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/Why is the global economic order shifting,…

  2. 515 | Why Pakistan's Hybrid System is Failing | Yasir Ahmed | TBT

    · 1 h 08 min · S6 E513

    Are the days of external patronage for Pakistan over? In this episode of Thought Behind Things, Muzamil Hasan Zaidi sits down with brilliant political analyst Yasir Ahmed Sumro to decode the changing world order and…

  3. How China is Destroying the Middle East's Oil Monopoly

    · 29 min

    In this episode of "Dil Ki Baat," we dive deep into the geopolitical shift of Cold War 2.0 and how energy supply chains are reshaping the entire world. With China controlling 80% of the solar supply chain and 77% of…

  4. Real Reason Behind the US Iran War: Energy, Pipelines & New World Order

    · 24 min

    Assalam o Alaikum! Welcome back to another episode of Dil Ki Baat. In today's video, we decode the massive geopolitical shifts happening around us. While many believe the US-Iran conflict is purely ideological, the…

  5. Why Science Made Me More Spiritual, Not Less.

    · 47 min

    In this very raw and personal episode of Dil Ki Baat, I’m opening up about my spiritual journey. Growing up in a conservative Pakistani household, religion always felt like a transaction—just collecting "Jannat…

  6. Global Crisis is Coming | Here's My Real Preparation Plan

    · 41 min

    We are entering an era of massive global realignment. Between geopolitical conflicts, sovereign debt crises, and the AI bubble, the next four to five years are going to be incredibly turbulent. Here is why I am…

  7. De-Dollarization Just Hit Pakistan's Economy

    · 27 min

    Why is the very institution (FATF) that threatened to blacklist Pakistan over crypto and money laundering now pushing for the rapid regulation of stablecoins and virtual assets?In this episode of Dil Ki Baat, we…

  8. 514 | We Finally Built “PayPal” for Pakistan | Moiz Jangda | TBT

    · 54 min · S6 E512

    Checkout PocketMoney: https://www.pocketmoney.globalThe financial reset is happening, and the way we move money is changing forever. For years, Pakistani freelancers, remote workers, and businesses have struggled with…

  9. 513 | Current Oil Prices Are Fake! Severe Economic Recession Is Coming | TBT

    · 53 min · S6 E511

    The numbers on the screen are lying to you. While global news shows oil hovering around $80, the physical reality is painting a terrifying picture for import-dependent economies.In episode 511 of Thought Behind Things,…

  10. My Stance on Pakistan, Imran Khan & The Global Reset

    · 22 min · S5 E511

    I took a break to relocate to the US and build a one-person AI-led business. Today, it's just you and me. Let's talk about the hard transition, local LLMs, and why my views on Pakistan's politics (and Imran Khan) have…

  11. 512 | ISLAMIC FINANCE: Why Your Money is Fake & The Coming Debt Crash | TBT

    · 1 h 30 min · S6 E510

    DOWNLOAD THE BOOK FOR FREE: https://prize.org.pk/Welcome back to another episode of Thought Behind Things!While the world is distracted by AI revolutions and geopolitical wars, a massive 100-year monetary reset is…

  12. 511 | Why World War 3 is Inevitable (And China is Weaker Than It Looks) | TBT

    · 1 h 20 min · S6 E509

    Welcome back to another episode of Thought Behind Things!Today, we sit down with Farooq Tirmizi, the former Managing Editor for Profit Magazine and one of the most astute, data-driven financial analysts covering the…

  13. 510 | How Pakistan Stopped WW3: The Islamabad Accord, 'Middle Power' Status | Ali Khizar | TBT

    · 1 h 08 min · S6 E508

    Welcome back to another episode of Thought Behind Things! After doing the last five episodes in English, we are bringing things back to our usual style of Urdu based on our local audience's feedback. Today, we sit down…

  14. 509 | The New World Order: Pakistan's Rise as a "Middle Power" | Faisal Aftab | TBT

    · 1 h 38 min · S6 E507

    In this highly anticipated episode, Faisal Aftab returns to the show to break down the rapidly shifting geopolitical and geo-economic landscape. We explore the massive global transition happening between the old…

  15. 508 | The Islamabad Accord: What the US-Iran Peace Means for Pakistan's Economy | Yusuf M Farooq | TBT

    · 53 min · S6 E506

    In this episode, we unpack the unprecedented macroeconomic and geopolitical shift following Pakistan’s successful brokering of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. With global markets reacting instantly—Bitcoin…

  16. 507 | The $200 Oil Shock: Is Pakistan's Economy Facing Armageddon? | Abdul Rehman Najam | TBT

    · 1 h 07 min · S6 E505

    In this episode, we break down the severe economic implications of the global oil shock and what it means for Pakistan's immediate future. Abdul Rehman Najam joins the show to provide a critical analysis of current…

  17. 506 | Dollar to 350? The $4.8B Debt Trap & Pakistan’s Economic Reset | Laeeq Ahmed | TBT

    · 52 min · S5 E504

    Pakistan is officially repaying its $3.5 billion debt to the UAE while the dollar begins its violent search for parity at 350 PKR. We are standing at a critical juncture: an oil shock, a forex shock, and a regional war…

  18. 505 | Is World War 3 Already Here? Iran, Israel, and the End of the UN | Yasir Abbas | TBT

    · 54 min

    Fuel prices in Pakistan have hit a historic high of 400 rupees. While the public is rightfully outraged, the brutal reality is that the state has no buffers, no reserves, and no choice. But this is just the tip of the…

  19. 504 | America is Fading, Europe is a "Theme Park": The Multipolar Reality | TBT

    · 1 h 02 min · S6 E2

    Welcome back to Thought Behind Things. The global supply chain is experiencing a synchronized heart attack. With the Middle East conflict threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, 20% of global oil and 50% of the…

  20. 503 | The AI Arms Race: Is Pakistan Building a Tech Engine or a Digital Sweatshop? | TBT

    · 1 h 14 min · S5 E501

    Welcome back to the next era of Thought Behind Things. The world is fracturing into a multipolar reality, a global financial reset is looming, and AI is triggering the most violent capital reallocation in human…

  21. 502 | AI is Dumbing Us Down? The Real Fix for Pakistan’s Education Crisis | TBT Podcast

    · 56 min

    The global landscape is shifting rapidly with the rise of AI, yet Pakistan’s education system remains stuck in rote memorization. How do we prepare our youth for a post-AI world?In this episode, we sit down with Kamil…

  22. 501 | Education is Broken in Pakistan, Here's What's Coming Next | Dr Habib Bokhari | TBT

    · 1 h 03 min

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape of education and technology in Pakistan. Joined by Dr. Habib Bukhari, former Vice Chancellor of Kohsar University, we explore…

  23. 500 | Beyond the Recipe: Mental Health, Identity & Building a Food Community Ft. Danial | TBT

    · 1 h 20 min · S5 E88

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit with Muhammad Danial, the creator who unintentionally turned simple kitchen experiments into one of Pakistan’s most engaging food communities. From growing up as a quiet…

  24. 499 | Inside Daari Mooch: From Beard Oil to a $3M Brand in Pakistan Ft. Ibrahim Shaukat | TBT

    · 1 h 40 min · S5 E87

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit with Ibrahim Shaukat, the founder, who turned Daari Mooch from a small beard-oil experiment into one of Pakistan’s most recognized grooming brands. From building…

  25. 498 | Studying Abroad Is The BEST Investment For Your Kids? Ft. Obaid Arshad | TBT

    · 1 h 51 min · S5 E86

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we speak with Obaid Arshad, Founder & CEO of Gingko Retail, Pakistan’s biggest ecommerce operating platform and the largest order aggregator in the country. We Explore: •…

  26. 497 | The West Sold Us a Lie — Pakistan Is the Real Opportunity | Ft. Asfandyar Waraich | TBT

    · 1 h 53 min · S5 E85

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with a rapidly growing digital creator to unpack his journey from childhood struggles and losing his father at a young age to building a full-time career in online…

  27. 496 | A Marketplace To BUY & SELL Softwares!! Ft. Shane & Adnan | TBT

    · 1 h 53 min · S5 E84

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Shane and Adnan, founders of Software Finder — a global marketplace for buying and selling software, like an OLX for software buyers. With 350+ employees…

  28. 495 | Pakistan’s BIGGEST Startup Success Story: vyro.ai Ft. Ahmed Abubakar | TBT

    · 2 h 27 min · S5 E83

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Ahmed Abubakar, Founder of Imagine Art - a Pakistan-built GenAI creative suite used by millions worldwide and competing for #1–#2 positions in global design…

  29. 494 | Delivery Riders Are Barely Surviving!! Ft.Umer Munawar | TBT

    · 1 h 57 min · S5 E82

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Umer Munawar, Co-Founder of SmartLane, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing logistics aggregation platforms. Umer shares how he exited Finja and jumped straight…

  30. 493 | AI Race Starts At ZERO For BOTH Pakistan & India!! Ft. Nayab Babar | TBT

    · 2 h 15 min · S5 E81

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Nayab Babar, Chief Investment Officer at the Pakistan Startup Fund, the man shaping how capital flows into Pakistan’s next generation of startups. Nayab…

  31. 492 | We Manage 800 Employees Selling JUST Donuts!! Ft. Rayyan Sohail | TBT

    · 2 h 00 min · S5 E80

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Rayyan, the entrepreneur behind one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing food brands - OD. From a disciplined childhood in madrassah to running his father’s company…

  32. 491 | Salesflo Founder: AI Will DESTROY Pakistan’s Freelancing Boom!! | TBT

    · 2 h 13 min · S5 E79

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Yasir Suleman Memon, Founder & CEO of Salesflo, one of Pakistan’s biggest enterprise SaaS companies, now used globally across multiple markets. We explore: •…

  33. 488 | How Much Money Is REALLY in Sports in Pakistan? | TBT

    · 1 h 48 min · S5 E78

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by the founder of Game Sports Management, one of Pakistan’s few companies trying to turn athletes into real commercial brands. From managing Wasim Akram to…

  34. 485 | ALETHIA AI Founder: We Made Muzamil’s AI Avatar & Asked WHO HE’D VOTE FOR!! | TBT

    · 1 h 56 min · S5 E77

    CHECK OUT MY AI AVATAR: https://muzamil.alethia.ai/ In this episode, we sit down with Arif Khan, Founder & CEO of ALETHIA AI, the global startup building real-time interactive AI agents, with a major part of the…

  35. 484 | Ziyad Parekh: RAAST Will Change Every Online Payment in Pakistan!! | TBT

    · 2 h 20 min · S6 E76

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Ziyad Parekh, Co-Founder & CEO of Safepay, one of Pakistan’s most exciting fintech startups and a Y-Combinator backed startup. Ziyad shares how he went from…

  36. 483| Khazanay Founder: I Met Sam Altman & He Loved Our Startup | TBT

    · 1 h 28 min · S5 E75

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Usman Saleem, Co-Founder & CEO of Khazanay, Pakistan’s biggest used sneaker and thrift brand. Usman shares his journey from losing his father at an early age,…

  37. 482 | Manto Founder: Pakistan’s Fashion Brands Don’t Make MONEY!! | TBT

    · 2 h 10 min · S5 E74

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Salman Parekh, Founder of Manto, Pakistan’s most distinct fashion brand redefining local identity through design, storytelling, and craftsmanship. From…

  38. 481 | Maha Shahzad: We’re Doing 6.5 MILLION Dollars Revenue ANNUALLY!! | TBT

    · 1 h 39 min · S5 E73

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Maha Shahzad, the founder & CEO of Buscaro — Pakistan’s first tech-enabled bus-sharing startup that’s making everyday commuting safer, smarter, and more…

  39. 480 | Jerjees Seja: Ary launching ZAP to DESTROY Netflix! | TBT

    · 1 h 59 min · S5 E472

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Jerjees Seja, CEO of ARY Digital Network, one of Pakistan’s most iconic media leaders. From shaping the country’s TV and drama landscape to building ARY into a…

  40. 478 | 40 Branches in 7 Cities But Do Pakistanis Take Loans Seriously? Ft. Arif Lakhani | TBT

    · 1 h 46 min · S5 E71

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Arif Lakhani, Co-Founder of QistBazaar, Pakistan’s fastest-growing fintech platform making anything, from bikes to fridges, available on easy installments. We…

  41. 475 | Myco Founder: SPORTSMEN BLAME FANS For Not Watching Sports! | TBT

    · 1 h 59 min · S5 E70

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Umair Masoom Usmani, the Founder of Myco, a rapidly growing OTT and creator-monetization platform…

  42. 474 | Scents N Stories CEO: We Have 40+ OUTLETS Across PAKISTAN! | TBT

    · 2 h 07 min · S5 E469

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Saad Afridi, the Founder & CEO of Scents N Stories, Pakistan’s leading fragrance brand with over 40…

  43. 473 | Saad Riaz: How Kickstart Became Pakistan’s LARGEST Coworking Space | TBT

    · 1 h 36 min · S5 E64

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Saad Riaz, Co-Founder of Kickstart Pakistan, the country’s one of the largest coworking network…

  44. 467 | Dipitt Founder: We Export To 33 COUNTRIES From Pakistan!! | TBT

    · 1 h 38 min · S5 E68

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Syed Zeeshan Haider, the Founder and Director of Dipitt, Pakistan’s No.1 sauce brand exporting to…

  45. 466 | Zayaan Bawany: I Wanted To Sell DRY FRUITS In Pakistan After Coming Back From The UK! | TBT

    · 1 h 53 min · S5 E66

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Zayaan Bawanay, the Co-Founder & CEO of TicketWala, Pakistan’s largest entertainment marketplace…

  46. 465 | DAYYAN: Lost 10,000 INDIAN Followers In ONE Day!! | TBT

    · 1 h 38 min · S5 E65

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Dayyan, a young, super-talented and rising stand-up comedian and content creator known for his sharp wit and humor. From small open mics to sold-out shows,…

  47. 464 | KTrade Chairman: BlackRock Invests In Pakistan Via KTrade!! | TBT

    · 1 h 43 min · S5 E66

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Ali Farid Khawaja, Chairman of KTrade Securities, Pakistan’s leading investment platform enabling…

  48. 463 | Sannan Saleh: Leaving Paramount Studio For Pakistan… | TBT

    · 1 h 39 min · S5 E63

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Sannan Saleh, a filmmaker, storyteller, and creative producer who’s worked with global giants like Comedy Central in Los Angeles before returning to Pakistan.…

  49. 462 | From Androon Lahore to the Limelight Ft. Sikandar & Moiz Nawaz | TBT

    · 1 h 48 min · S5 E62

    In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Sikandar Nawaz and Moiz Nawaz - two multi-talented brothers who’ve carved their own creative paths in Pakistan’s evolving entertainment industry. From Bhatti…

  50. 461 | How To Export From Pakistan The World For Just 1$ Per Parcel Ft Arif Iqbal | TBT

    · 1 h 25 min · S5 E61

    Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.org In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Arif Iqbal, the Co-Founder & CEO of LAAM, a fashion-tech startup transforming how South Asian…

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