What I Saw In Lahore, Pakistan! 🇵🇰

► NOTE: This trip was filmed back in December. I had to take out a couple of parts of this video. Let me explain why. My goal in my work is always to go deeper into a culture and connect with locals to show things that can't just be read from Wikipedia. In this video, the guide touched on some taboo topics. First, the guide talked about the history of Mutahs (a traditional relationship agreement that a minority of people participated in). This was outlawed in the early 1970s and came from Persia. Secondly, he exposed the fact that there are "land gangsters" in Lahore that actually use their power and influence to take over apartments illegally from residents who might be out of the city. They pay officials, change documents, and use intimation to carry out their criminality. Yes, this exists. It took the guide great courage to say these things on camera; I triple checked with him that it was okay to use this content. Well as one might guess, some religious authorities, land-mob types, and the police went after him. He's been stripped of his tour-guiding license for 6 months and has had to deal with various forms of intimidation. For his safety, I removed these sections. Youtube is notoriously a septic tank for people dropping their pain and hate if something is shown that they don't agree with. Perhaps some of the guide's content was exaggerated, he might not have gotten everything right, there are also some language issues since English isn't his first language, but a the end of the day he gave this tour of his city with deep knowledge, heart, and pride. And to make it very clear, there are probably 1 out of 1000 guides that you can make a 30-minute video with that will be interesting enough to watch. The vast majority of my content is positive--I focus on humanizing parts of the world that have been demonized by the western press--but I also like to present all of what I see. I don't want to sugarcoat things. Sometimes I don't always get things right but I try my hardest to show you the most authentic and truthful story I can find. This is not a vlog for telling you how cheap everything is and smashing a sandwich into the lens of the camera. And by no means do I expect everyone to agree with me on what I show. Criticism is fair game and some of it has really helped me make better content. My style often brings up certain cultural aspects that might be conflictive and I don't give clear answers. Just because I show something doesn't mean I agree or disagree with it. And it also doesn't mean it doesn't exist if it doesn't align with your values. It's for you to make your own opinion or challenge your own thoughts. That's what I like personally so that's the content I deliver to you. If you have any thoughts to add in regards to this situation with this video please do so in the conversation here with a comment and I'll try my best to return to all of them :) I have roughly 7 more episodes from Pakistan to come. I'm trying to post every Tuesday and Friday. I filmed this in December so I'm at home and tucked into my apartment with no travel plans. I hope you are staying safe and healthy :) Thanks for being part of this!

This guide is awesome. His talking is so lovely and so much energy.

The guide was amazing. He was so honest and positive 🇵🇰♥️🙏

I cannot fully express in mere words how much I appreciate this realism depicted in this video. I believe every single word the tour guide speaks . He has guts and courage as do you Peter . .

I am European and was living in Lahore for 4 years. City is very beautiful and they have amazing food. I am happy that i had an opportunity to learn about their cuisine. Beautiful video :)

Pakistanis, stay safe during those hard times! Respect from Poland! 😊

Love pakistani people from TEHRAN❤🇮🇷

I am actually there right now. Also vlogging. So strange watching this and a bit later seeing it for real. Good video. Cheers

Lots of love🧡for my pakistani brothers and sisters from India🇮🇳 I also want to visit lahore.

The guide was amazing. Such passion and love for his place.

Wow this guy Adil is so passionate about his culture love the way he explains Pakistan Government Authorities should officially make him a Lahore Tour Guide He cleary explains everything really well

And then there was the ox 😲 Peter, I've never seen any YouTube videos like yours. Can not get enough. Unique creator and gift for meeting the best people. Proof that if you give love you get love.

I'm an American been living in Pakistan for almost 7 years now NEVER EVER had a problem. I absolutely love it here Pakistan is my home now!!

I love Pakistan from Mauritius because My Husband from Pakistan

I love the spirit and the passion of this Pakistani tour guide Adil. He is really very excited to explain his country Pakistan's Culture & Traditions Love Pakistan 🇵🇰 from Tamil Nadu

This guide is the boss in “LAHORE” 😂💪🏾👏🏽❤️

Lived in lahore for 4 years and the guide showed "me" the real Lahore... He has done a great job

I'm going to Pakistan 🇵🇰 next year and I definitely, going to contact Adil. He so knowledgeable and I like his enthusiasm. He was born to be a tour guide. Thumbs up! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰 can't wait to go to Pakistan!

What a beautiful cultured historical fascinating and welcoming place. Thank you Peter for these uploads, Pakistan seems extremely friendly the people are so warm.

This is absolutely one of the most interesting videos I've seen in so long! Now I'd like to know more about the old city.