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Really? What about the 5.4 million Indians living in the USA currently, most of whom speak English. Is that weird too?

Lol, yes!! Hope you enjoy your visit. It's probably more chaotic and crazy than you remember, but still so much fun. Be safe!

Salam sis, sorry to hear you had such a bad experience here. The staring is an epidemic, and my next video actually talks about it in more detail. Would it be ok with you if I shared some of your comments in my next video? And the airport harassment is whole other level of aggravating. And they specifically target females traveling alone! Makes me so angry. Same thing happened to me while traveling in Egypt alone, with my two young kids. The guy even tried to separate my NINE year old little boy from me, to make him go stand in a "men's only" line. Next time, don't be shy about getting aggressive and loud with these fraud types.

@@sairathemusafir Wa'alaikum Assalam. Please feel free to share my experiences! I also got arrested because a police officer picked me out with his foreigner radar. I refused to give him rishwat/bribery for no reason. They released me after a few hours because I suffer from verbal diahorreha and he said I gave him a headache!!! This has been my best achievement to date!

@@shazbo Oh my goodness, I'm so glad you're safe!!

What a great idea! I'll try to talk about that in a future vlog. I am very impressed with Aga Khan University Hospital.

I probably have a young child's ability to read and write Urdu, sadly I'm not proficient. I can speak it with some fluency though :)

Lol, Houston is legit!

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Lol!! Sorry, I just didn't have the best experience there.

It's really sad how much Karachi has changed in 30 years. Thank you for watching and for your thought provoking comment

That's hilarious thanks for sharing, lol

The views and seaside walks in the evening are so lovely here at Emaar! I heard about the whatsapp group but haven't added onto it yet, as I still need to get to know people lol

I love the sand actually! I just don't like it flying in my eyes and mouth when a cyclone is about to hit lol

I totally agree that I'm coming from a very different perspective than the average Karachi resident. I don't know enough about the daily life here to be able to speak about it, but social and economic issues like this should be brought to light. I'm glad to see some native Pakistani vloggers are speaking up about the harsh reality of life here for 95% of the population.

@@sairathemusafir thanks

Really? I disagree, but I'm also coming from an outsider/overseas Pakistani perspective who doesn't have the street smarts to live here.

Lahore is two times more dangerous for women then karachi but Karachi is 10 times more dangerous for men then Lahore.

I’ll be addressing that exact question in an upcoming video! Please subscribe so you don’t miss it

I heard, so scary! Between those and the gators, I think I'm ok not going to FL lol

LOL, yep

Yes, drinking and drugs are apparently very common here.

@@sairathemusafir I was shocked how many liquor stores there are.

I will explain it, in a future video. Please subscribe so you don't miss it!

InshaAllah main koshish karoongi, lekin meri Urdu itni Saaf nahi hai

I do love Pakistan, but there are so many issues (as I mentioned in my other video on Karachi). Malaysia is an absolutely beautiful country with modern cities and the friendliest people, I love it.

Karachi (and all of Pakistan) is SUPER welcoming to foreigners, and treat them with utmost kindness and generosity because that is how we treat guests in our culture. If you are Pakistani, you don't get treated as nicely lol. The staring problem...I would need to make a whole other video to explain that.

@@sairathemusafir Thanks for your reply. It is great to know that the people of Pakistan are welcoming. Then why the staring? Looking forward to your explanation.

I haven't been to Hunza or the North yet, so I can't speak to the advantages/disadvantages. But iA I really want to spend some time up North as well, a very different experience from city life.

Karachi is AMAZING, like honestly such a great city for a short trip, especially if you have family or friends here. I just posted a video on my experience 3 months into our stay, in particular being a woman here. You might find it interesting too: th-cam.com/video/OFKUloEXKJ0/w-d-xo.html

@@sairathemusafir Actually the first video I saw. Great stuff. my wife and I have many family members there.

I didn't know such a thing exists! I will look it up for sure, thank you!

Jazana wa iyyak, thank you brother for this very comprehensive and thoughtful reply on your experience as an overseas, British Pakistani male visiting the city! I'm shocked to hear about some of your experiences, especially the kidnapping in Clifton. I'm glad to hear your cousin is safe now. May Allah keep all innocent people safe. If you don't mind, can I include some of your comments and experience in an upcoming video? I'd like to show that men, too, face problems in public. Sidenote: I love the UK! I spent many summer/winter holidays visiting my grandparents there, and my Mom grew up there. Sure, there are definite issues there as well, but best chocolate and cheese/onion pastries in the world :)

These are very accurate points. Thanks for sharing. when i was there 15 years ago i noticed that everyone, everywhere has a tendency to LIE. In addition, they treat you nicely because you are coming from abroad, but that honeymoon is over in a few months & then the TRUE pakistani colors come on the table. People in Pk have become horrific & lost all their values completely in the last 30 years!

@@salqubeq5203 Very sad, sorry to hear that's how we Pakistanis treat our own people. It also depends who you know, and whether or not you're part of the elite crowd. Totally different treatment if your family is "important." Foreigners get the red carpet treatment at least, so we have a reputation of being one of the most hospitable cultures.

@@sairathemusafir jzk. Ameen. Yes of course sister, you may share my experiences too. Thanks for your kind words about the UK - pleased you had a good experience. And yes - the chocolates and pasties are delicious :) May Allah SWT bless you and your family and makes things easy for you. Ameen.

@@salqubeq5203 So true. May Allah SWT guide us all and remind us of the hereafter. Ameen

Hum Amreeki bachon ko Urdu nahi aati.

@@sairathemusafir aati hai sb darama hai pakistan aana jana lga rehta hai jo wahan bre hue hn unko b aati hai

@@user-zu2ev1je9g main mazakh kar rahi thi, mukhe ati hai Urdu. Lekin humara Pakistan aana Jana bahauth kum tha, kyun ke mere Nana/Nani London mein rehte

Thanks for watching sister! Yes I agree the UAE and Qatar are very safe places. Europe, depends where you go but you do have relative freedom to travel, even alone.

There is ONLY BAD in PK & life there is total HELL. Tell me ONE good thing about PK Please! LOL

I will not be looking up any scary bugs, thank you very much LOL. Do you also get lizards indoors in FL? My husband also grew up here but left around '95. He also agrees its become way more congested, dirty and conservative in parts of the city.

That's good to know, thank you! Our pest control said even Emaar won't be able to do anything about it, as they are a very determined species. I'll check with Emaar :)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply, and for watching! I totally accept, nor am I offended, by your comment about being in the 5% of elite in Karachi. It's true the majority of the population is living under extreme poverty, and I can't really speak to that experience. Sidenote: my Dad is from India, and it's my dream to visit one day, hopefully!

@@sairathemusafir I hope you do visit and have an amazing time! I've never met you but from your youtube videos, you come across as a very sweet kind lady and good people like you deserve only the best! I also want to say that though I've criticized the Pakistani govt in my initial comment, I have a lot of love for the Pakistani people, many of whom are suffering economically and need our help. I hope and pray that Pakistan's economy improves so that the suffering of the people is alleviated The two Pakistani youtube channels that I follow are "Muslim Mum" and "Candid with Lubna". Now I'll add your channel to my list too, Saira! God Bless You!

@sachinnair91 ... I am sure you have never actually been to any parts of Pakistan.. India is now the well-established "Rape Capital of the World" ... according to Indian Government official statistics.. every 3 minutes a female is raped in India... even foreign tourists were raped in Goa and their bodies were left alone on the beach.. the latest being a young female doctor raped and murdered viciously in a hospital in Calcutta, India. The bus rape and murder in Dehli made huge headlines. India is solely responsible for the regular genocide in Kashmir... everyone in the world knows that.. plain open terrorism ! Even your prime minister is called "The Butcher of Gujrat" after what he did by killing thousands of innocent people in the Indian state of Gujrat.. lots of international media covered this. India has the largest slum dwelling in the whole of the world in Mumbai.. people there live well below the poverty line.. that was proven in the movie "Slum Dog Millionaire" nothing of that sort is there in any part of Pakistan.. there are multiple documentaries on the slum on youtube. There are lots of videos made by Indian Army in which they cry for hygienic food and clean water.. Indian RAW has been behind most of the criminal activities in Pakistan and lots of spies have been caught red-handed. The famous being Indian AirForce pilot Abhinandan who was shot down flying illegally within Pakistani Territory by the brave Army of Pakistan.. More Indian spies called Sarabjit Singh, Kulbushan Yadav were caught red-handed... Earlier Ravindra Kaushik who was leaking Pakistani secrets to RAW was caught and died in a Pakistani prison later on.. As far as sanitation is concerned.. most parts in India dont even have toilets in their houses.. remember the Indian film industry actually made a movie on it called "Toilet a prem katha"... Sanitation for women is the worse in India as compared to rest of the world.. that was shown in the Indian movie "Padman" ... Moreover, India has known to have the following issues prevalent in the culture : Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination: Gender inequality remains a pressing issue in many parts of India. Violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and assault, continues to be a significant concern. Despite legal frameworks and advocacy, social norms and practices sometimes perpetuate gender discrimination. Caste-Based Discrimination: Although the caste system has been legally abolished, caste-based discrimination persists in various forms. Members of lower castes (Dalits) and other marginalized groups may face social exclusion, economic disadvantage, and discrimination in education and employment. Religious Extremism and Intolerance: Religious tensions and conflicts regularly arises between different communities. Instances of communal violence and intolerance have occurred, which undermine social harmony and contribute to societal divisions. Corruption and Bureaucratic Inefficiency: Corruption is prevalent in various sectors, affecting governance, public services, and business practices. This undermines trust in institutions and hinder effective development and progress. Economic Inequality: Despite rapid economic growth, there are significant disparities in wealth and access to resources. Poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and unequal access to education and healthcare are issues that affect many people, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Environmental Degradation: Rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to environmental challenges such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change impacts. Addressing these issues requires coordinated efforts and sustainable practices. Health and Sanitation Issues: Access to quality healthcare and sanitation facilities can be uneven, particularly in rural areas. Public health issues, including inadequate waste management and limited access to clean water, can impact quality of life. Child Labor and Exploitation: Despite legal protections, child labor remains a problem in some sectors, affecting children’s education and well-being. Efforts to combat this issue are ongoing but face various challenges. Indian Government was unable to produce any concrete evidence in the United Nations about 2008 Mumbai attacks that they were done by Pakistan. The ones talked about were just calculated guesses. @sachinnair91 Pakistani culture is far more safer than Indian environment. As they say people living in glass houses should not throw stones.. I guess you think twice next time when you talk about any negatives in Pakistan... I hope you have a good day !

@sachinnair91 has surely never even visited Pakistan and pretends to be be a know-all about the country. India has well established itself as the "RAPE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD" being very unsafe for women. The official published statistics of the Indian Government state that every 3 minutes a woman is raped in India... be it the Dehli bus rape/murder.. foreign nationals raped and murdered on Goa beach in India.. or the latest doctor rape / murder in Calcutta hospital.. it never stops for females. Most people dont even have toilets in their residence in India.. No sanitation.. no women hygiene.. it is clearly depicted in the own movies of India.. Toilet: ek prem katha and Padman.. India has the largest slum dwelling in the world where people live well below poverty levels... people sleep on the footpaths and sidewalks in all big cities in India.. which never happens anywhere in Pakistan... Indian RAW and Armed Forces are well known to illegally infiltrate Pakistani borders... a number of Indian spies have been caught over the years... be it Ravindra Kaushik who died in Pakistani jail, Sarabjit Singh, Airforce pilot Abinandan.. India never stops meddling with other country's affairs.. India tried to do the same with China but they faced huge defeat and humiliation at those borders. In Kashmir, India is well-known to kill innocent people with a curfew that is now lasting over four years.. they stop basic food and water to reach people there.. People die from hunger.. Everyone in the world is familiar with the prime minister of India who is well known as the "Butcher of Gujrat", the Indian state of Gujrat where thousands of innocent people were killed on his orders... There is no freedom for other religions where regularly innocent people are beaten by mobs even if they just carry beef.. Hardliners in India chant slogans outside places of worship of other religions.. these videoes are all over the internet... Gender disparity is a significant issue in India, with challenges ranging from societal expectations and traditional roles to violence against women and limited opportunities in various sectors. The caste system's remnants can still influence social dynamics and create inequalities in opportunities and treatment. The Indian Government fully supports this... Corruption is hugely prevalent in various sectors, including politics and business, is a significant problem, affecting governance and economic development. Inter-religious tensions and communal violence are a big concern, with many instances of sectarian conflicts impacting social harmony. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to significant environmental challenges, such as pollution and loss of biodiversity. Illegal, child marriage persists in many regions in India, affecting the education and health of young girls. There is a significant gap between the rich and poor, with socio-economic inequality affecting access to resources and opportunities. Navigating the bureaucratic processes is often very cumbersome and inefficient, affecting various aspects of daily life and business. Indian government were never able to provide authentic concrete evidence for 2008 Mumbai Attack that it was made from Pakistan to the United Nations, thats why they were not supported by any international legal tribunal.. whatever India says about people relating to this attack living in Pakistan are all wild guesses with no authentic evidence.. India is home to many large criminal syndicates in the world making direct influences and contributions to politics, cinema and economy... A number of authentic sources would expose that. @sachinnair91 seems to forget that there a huge number of Indians particularly from South India and the Punjab region who have left the country and even cancelled their Indian nationality to take nationality of other countries... This tells the gruesome truth of the security and social situation in India... India is home to the biggest scams in the world the latest being in Electoral Bonds... well explained here... th-cam.com/video/RJfqzUWZ0Bw/w-d-xo.html If you want to know the reality of India.. watch Dhruv Rathee (www.youtube.com/@dhruvrathee) he exposes all the nonsense that is happening in India... @sachinnair91 ... I guess people with glass houses should not throw stones.. Take care !

@sachinnair91 has surely never even visited Pakistan and pretends to be be a know-all about the country. India has well established itself as the "RAPE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD" being very unsafe for women. The official published statistics of the Indian Government state that every 3 minutes a woman is raped in India... be it the Dehli bus rape/murder.. foreign nationals raped and murdered on Goa beach in India.. or the latest doctor rape / murder in Calcutta hospital.. it never stops for females. Most people dont even have toilets in their residence in India.. No sanitation.. no women hygiene.. it is clearly depicted in the own movies of India.. Toilet: ek prem katha and Padman.. India has the largest slum dwelling in the world where people live well below poverty levels... people sleep on the footpaths and sidewalks in all big cities in India.. which never happens anywhere in Pakistan... Indian RAW and Armed Forces are well known to illegally infiltrate Pakistani borders... a number of Indian spies have been caught over the years... be it Ravindra Kaushik who died in Pakistani jail, Sarabjit Singh, Airforce pilot Abinandan.. India never stops meddling with other country's affairs.. India tried to do the same with China but they faced huge defeat and humiliation at those borders. In Kashmir, India is well-known to kill innocent people with a curfew that is now lasting over four years.. they stop basic food and water to reach people there.. People die from hunger.. Everyone in the world is familiar with the prime minister of India who is well known as the "Butcher of Gujrat", the Indian state of Gujrat where thousands of innocent people were killed on his orders... There is no freedom for other religions where regularly innocent people are beaten by mobs even if they just carry beef.. Hardliners in India chant slogans outside places of worship of other religions.. these videoes are all over the internet... Gender disparity is a significant issue in India, with challenges ranging from societal expectations and traditional roles to violence against women and limited opportunities in various sectors. The caste system's remnants can still influence social dynamics and create inequalities in opportunities and treatment. The Indian Government fully supports this... Corruption is hugely prevalent in various sectors, including politics and business, is a significant problem, affecting governance and economic development. Inter-religious tensions and communal violence are a big concern, with many instances of sectarian conflicts impacting social harmony. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to significant environmental challenges, such as pollution and loss of biodiversity. Illegal, child marriage persists in many regions in India, affecting the education and health of young girls. There is a significant gap between the rich and poor, with socio-economic inequality affecting access to resources and opportunities. Navigating the bureaucratic processes is often very cumbersome and inefficient, affecting various aspects of daily life and business. Indian government were never able to provide authentic concrete evidence for 2008 Mumbai Attack that it was made from Pakistan to the United Nations, thats why they were not supported by any international legal tribunal.. whatever India says about people relating to this attack living in Pakistan are all wild guesses with no authentic evidence.. India is home to many large criminal syndicates in the world making direct influences and contributions to politics, cinema and economy... A number of authentic sources would expose that. @sachinnair91 seems to forget that there a huge number of Indians particularly from South India and the Punjab region who have left the country and even cancelled their Indian nationality to take nationality of other countries... This tells the gruesome truth of the security and social situation in India... India is home to the biggest scams in the world the latest being in Electoral Bonds... well explained here... th-cam.com/video/RJfqzUWZ0Bw/w-d-xo.html If you want to know the reality of India.. watch Dhruv Rathee (www.youtube.com/@dhruvrathee) he exposes all the nonsense that is happening in India... @sachinnair91 ... I guess people with glass houses should not throw stones.. Take care !

Hum Amreeki bachon ko Urdu nahi atee.

Its not 220 million, its 22 million. No she is right. You do not see it because you are so used to it. The guys there stare like crazy. It makes women uncomfortable. Karachi has gotten much more conservative than even in the 80's when I left but yet they don't follow the religious requirement of lowering their gaze etc. All just a show of religion with no real intention.

Perhaps you didn't watch the whole video; I did acknowledge that women who live here, who are USED to life in Karachi, do go out and work, attend university and take part in public life. My opinion is based on personal experience as an overseas person who has come here, and I notice stark differences between what life is like for women in public in other Muslim countries/the West, compared to here. Btw 99% of women here that I've spoken to here agree that there are no public spaces for women, and that they feel very dependent on their male relatives.

You must be living in Karachi with your eyes closed.This city is not even safe for men, let alone women.Saira has been very fair in describing her experience and was not trying to bash Karachi. Just about everybody I know has been robbed out of money or phone or both .Wake up , be honest and acknowledge your shortcomings or you guys will never be able to solve your problems.

Lets face it. pakistan sucks! can you honestly say that you can move there forever?

Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't make a vlog from the "real Pakistani perspective" because I was not born or raised here. I guess I'm not Pakistani enough, but I know there are plenty of other vloggers who talk about these issues very well.

@@sairathemusafir Thats true. But you can ask the locals & get the true picture since you are there for a while & express that in your vlogs. i doubt that the internet is good, that shopping is great, & that food is great at those prices. Also you did not mention anything about electric load shedding which is common everywhere, shortages of gas, medicines & the brain drain & the general "depression" amongst the population. Just a suggestion ofcourse. i say that because others may end up going there based on your "positive" comments from a narrow experience & then they may regret such a decision. Cheers

@@salqubeq5203 You bring up a really good point, I can explain how things are for the common person based on observations and talking to locals. Again, it's a bit difficult to get to know people since I'm living a super sheltered life here, but I will definitely keep this in mind for a future video. Thank you :)

@@sairathemusafir Good idea. For total exposure to life, you do need to get out of your "cocoon" life because it means you are not really immersed in reality there & are still living in the UK style life. Missed educational opportunity if you ask me!