How Does It Work?
Want to know how to build your own startup? Write a book? Or get big on Spotify? Hosted by Shayan Mahmud, entrepreneur, TEDxSpeaker and an honouree of Forbes 30 under 30, How Does It Work shares the unfiltered journeys of people who have achieved greatness and know how to make it in the Pakistani environment. Tune in every Friday at 8 PM to listen to the industry experts, thinkers and influencers and get the ultimate guide on How it works!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
The Unbelievable Story of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Ft. Dr. Hassaan Bokhari SE2EP5
In this episode, we sit down with historian and author Dr. Hassaan Bokhari to uncover the heroic story of Captain Karnal Sher Khan, one of Pakistan’s most decorated war heroes, awarded the Nishan-e-H…
Can Two Nuclear Rivals in South Asia Ever Find Peace? Ft. Dr. Ilhan Niaz SE2EP4
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ilhan Niaz, renowned historian and political analyst, to explore one of the most pressing questions in South Asia: Can peace follow war between two nuclear rival…
Balochistan Conflict and Hybrid Regimes Ft. Zahid Hussain SE2EP3
In this episode of How Does It Work, senior journalist and author Zahid Hussain shares deep insights from his decades-long career. We explore the root causes of terrorism in Pakistan, the longstandin…
The Unbelievable Story Of Pakistan’s ‘Gold King’ Seth Abid Ft. Abdullah Niazi
In this episode of How Does It Work, we uncover the mysterious and controversial life of Seth Abid with journalist Abdullah Niazi from Pakistan Today. Was he a smuggler, a shadow financier, or a nati…
Nuclear War: Israel-Iran & Pakistan-India Threats Explained Ft. Pervez Hoodbhoy
In this episode of How Does It Work, renowned nuclear physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy unpacks the terrifying realities of modern warfare from the threat of nuclear escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict to…
Shark Tank, Startup Failures & Pakistan’s Tech Future Ft. Rabeel Warraich
In this episode, we are joined by Rabeel Warraich, a leading VC investor and Founder & CEO of Sarmayacar, to discuss the reality of Shark Tank Pakistan, its success, and key takeaways. We also explor…
The Untold Truth Behind Match-Fixing Scandals in Pakistan | Ft. Dr. Nauman Niaz
In this episode, we are joined by cricket expert and author Dr. Nauman Niaz to uncover the dark side of match-fixing and spot-fixing in Pakistan cricket. We discuss the key scandals from the 1990s an…
Love, Lies, and Family Ties: Why Marriages Struggle in Pakistan Ft. Dr. Sheeza Mohsin
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Sheeza Mohsin, an Executive Coach and Relationship Expert, dives deep into the complexities of marriage and family dynamics in Pakistan. Specializing in Multicu…
The Parallels Between 1971 and 2024’s Revolution in Bangladesh? Ft. Hassaan Bokhari
In this episode, we are joined by historian and author Hassaan Bokhari to explore whether history is repeating itself in Bangladesh. We discuss the striking similarities between the 1971 Bangladesh m…
Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Discovery of God, Islam, and Judgement Day
In this episode, we are joined by Pakistan’s renowned actor and director, Hamza Ali Abbasi. Best known for his roles in Pyarey Afzal and Mann Mayal, He is now starring in the drama serial Farar on Gr…