CHAKSWARI TOWN! CRAZY WELCOME FROM THE LOCALS!

JOIN ME! as I finally make it to the town of Chakswari, Azad Kashmir!
The plan was to meet up with Idrees and the boys and perhaps do some exploring, I DID NOT expect thus welcome when I arrived!
Crazy scenes that ill not forget anytime soon!
KZbin - Idrees Azam
KZbin - Apnades
Huge thanks to Idrees, Raheem and Noman for reaching out and taking time to show me the wonderful town of Chakswari and also providing food! Next time, its on me!
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#Pakistan #azadkashmir #chakswari

[@MohsinSulehari]

As a British Pakistani, I’m really impressed how you have dedicated your personal time to show the world the beautiful side of Pakistan. This welcomeness is consistent in majority of muslim countries. As it’s a reflection of our Islamic faith and culture. ❤

[@KN-cr9fv]

Its azad kashmir

[@ztrappedshop]

this is Kashmir not pakistan. really should be called Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

[@Lovelifetothemax]

Callum only you can pull this off lad. Much respect to you for checking out these areas and getting the hospitality that you deserve 👌🏽 you should of popped into dixy’s in dadyal for a taste of home 😂

[@sarahhaaniaxoxo]

Glad to see you back in the country! Many warm welcomes from a Scottish-Pakistani :)

[@Shakeel_._Ahmed]

Callum - both Idrees and Raheem are local youTubers. They're famous in the AJK area as they do videos of our local villages and our traditions. A lot of us who are abroad view their content because it reminds us of back home. Unfortunately in AJK economic opportunity and the development of private industry is limited (as is the case in a lot of Pakistan outside of the big cities). This has meant for decades people from the region have had to move abroad for economic opportunity. Nearly every home has someone who's in the UK, Middle East or somewhere in Europe. The people abroad work long hours and send money back home. That's what drives the local economy. People who live there work hard too -take my own family as an example. They're farmers, they'll earn enough for the necessities in life - but the big ticket spending like weddings or god forbid medical bills for major illness - that kind of thing is funded largely by foreign money. Of course there are some well off people who don't need money from abroad - but the economic conditions of Pakistan don't offer the working class and the middle class the same quality of life as they might get in a developed country.

[@mrt8424]

Yes very good explanation. I hope our Mirpur District and the rest of the provinces of Azad Kashmir grow their economy. I’m from Ratta by the way. I would like some foreign investment into our AJK as it’s sad seeing young people doing meagre jobs to earn a living. Some ideas can be manufacturing industries, tourist operators, and engineering companies. We seriously need the islamgarh-Kakra town bridge to be completed. I just don’t know what they’re playing at? It is seriously doing my head in.

[@sadiaghalib]

Thank you for writing this so perfectly! Bless you 👏

[@ritajit4730]

Well said!

[@mohussain1615]

A true Kings welcome! You deserve it young man! 👑 ❤ 🤲

[@zkf1148]

Welcome to chakswari the land of our forefathers. People of this region are very warm generous and welcoming. Enjoy your trip. We miss the place.

[@shabirhussain6995]

Excellent welcome and the respect the locals have given to you you deserve it 👏👏👏

[@Idrees_Azam_Official]

That was really good time we spent with you.. hope you like everything… any inshallah see you again soon.. “ Chatni ki English vich kah akhne 😂”

[@mofaz3475]

English vich vi iski Chatni akhne.😀

[@nadlfc9653]

Salam Idrees we watch your videos i am very very impressed with your English

[@kindnessisagreatquality7368]

Chutney hi akhne English vich bi Idrees bhai

[@kindnessisagreatquality7368]

MashAllah kya dimake daar, yaad gaar welcome kitha tussa Callum wastey well impressed with the Welcome for Callum 💖

[@YouTubesFinest9315]

16:55 Masha ALLAH brother Callum eating food with his right hand. Subhan ALLAH. Bro you getting special treatment as compare to the other travelers in Pakistan. People are loving you and God has blessed you with this honor.

[@ozzyaliofficialbritishkashmiri]

Great vlog callum. Thank you for showing us Azad Kashmir and putting it on the map. Love to visit you up in Scotland one day.

[@siddahmed7424]

Callum , mate you are a “ Legend” bro . You deserve great praise and all the love you are getting for highlighting the lovely hospitality and beautiful areas of Pakistan . Credit where it’s due .. so thank you so much . Welcomed like royalty..?? 😂😂. Hahah after being so famous all over Pakistan it’s the least that you deserve ? Was wondering if you are considering going to multan /Vehari in Punjab ?? Anytime soon .. Would love to host you for a decent meal back in rainy glasgow .. let us know when you are back in scotland 🙏❤❤ Quick preference test . The fish and chips in your video or the fish and chips at annstruther ?? Would love to hear your thoughts ?

[@ApnaDes]

That's was really good time spent with you. I hope you like everything Chakswari zindabad

[@samhadiliya]

Callum you got to say in Azaad Kashmir you the man these people are not even doing it for show people from Azaad kashmir are genuinely caring and full of respect

[@Sims78622]

Awwww MashaAllah thank you for your love for Pakistan and the videos you share.. May you also receive Dawah( invitation to islam)our dear Brother Callum. I would say definitely read The Quran with translation as a believer it's our duty to invite people to Islam 😊 ( there no pressure).

[@davekika7394]

Callum thank you for visiting my home town CHAKSWARI ❤

[@hh_starz1]

Chakswari. These are the ends. Big up my Kashmiri pple 🇵🇰

[@khanmohammed2826]

Most people from this town/ area reside in uk extremely friendly people. Glad you are visiting my area Enjoy rest of your trip.

[@Aleeya_Haq]

Asalam Callum, binge watching your Pakistan series and loving it. So heart warming to see someone’s admiration for my country 🇵🇰

[@CallumAbroad]

Thank you for taking time to watch them 😀 Pakistan Zindabad ✌🏻

[@Aleeya_Haq]

@@CallumAbroad No probs, I’ve subbed too! Do you use the DJI pocket camera to film? I want to try vlogging next year. Do a hints and tips video for new bloggers pls ☺️

[@007lovediamonds6]

Callum you marry when you're ready of your choice in uk don't marry anyone in pakistan i don't understand why people start talking about get married leave him alone he is trying to enjoy and people have different minds please stop nonsense how would you feel when you're in different country if someone comes to you say drink this way do this let him do what callum likes ❤take care callum stay safe stay cool stay blessed

[@sabirhussain2501]

Nice to see you getting Royal welcome in chakswari .

[@shamimfarook9251]

Welcome cullum to chaksawari, my home village 👍👍

[@s.a1284]

Azad Kashmir is a phenomenal place that is full of love. Thanks for portraying it in such a beautiful way. Lots of love from England 🥰🥰

[@KN-cr9fv]

Azad kashmir truly is 😃

[@s.a1284]

@@KN-cr9fv Absolutely 😊 I hope Callum realises that he is currently in Azad Kashmir, and he left Pakistan behind when he crossed the Dangali Bridge 👍🏻🥰

[@KN-cr9fv]

@@s.a1284 So do i

[@s.a1284]

@@KN-cr9fv So happy to find a fellow Azad Kashmiri who takes pride in their heritage and roots 👍🏻🥰

[@Ayaan_Zohaan786]

Asalaam alaikum brother callum Loving your honesty and respect you are showing and receiving in Pakistan You're vlogs show the genuine hospitality of the Pakistani people Keep enjoying

[@84boxing]

Your videos are class mate, whole family loves ur vlogs💯💯

[@ashnoor9950]

Wow That was a Royal V I P Welcome mate. Brilliant vlog as usual. 🔥👌🏽👍🏼

[@nuttynotelvis9560]

Mate your videos make me smile. Pure joy bud. Keep on spreading the love.

[@TruthHurts0]

Other KZbinrs are gonna be burning over that welcome lol. U deserve it, by visiting and showing the world it’s beauty.

[@thebeneficiary]

My ends... used to visit roopyal quite frequently when I was there, there’s a nice little hut just before panyam galle that does sweet and savoury rice, if any locals know which place I’m talking about please take Callum there...get there early though as normally sells out by 2 in the afternoon...👍

[@essbee8028]

You absolutely nailed it regarding the international media, majority of the mainstream media always put a negative spin on Azad Kashmir.

[@nadlfc9653]

So jealous how Callum gets to spend more time in Pakistan then me ☹️

[@ChinarvlogMedia]

He is in Jammu Kashmir right now

[@sakhussain5025]

@@ChinarvlogMedia its 🇵🇰

[@s.a1284]

Its Azad Kashmir, my friend. ❤

[@ChinarvlogMedia]

You need geography study Kashmir was occupied by Indian and Pakistan

[@007lovediamonds6]

No need to be jealous you also welcome to pakistan you arrange with Callum and go next trip

[@khayamsaqib]

Thank you for exploration of Kashmir

[@zabairiqbal424]

I went to Raja Bazaars for the first time in 2000. When I got here i was telling the people who were with me and I was telling them this remind me of Canonmills in Bradford that’s why I thought I had come Canonmills it’s massive shopping area. Like Canonmills

[@kashmiribethak]

Thank you so much brother for your visit stay blessed meet you soon

[@PJL7095]

Close to 25k subscribers milestone Callum! I’ve been here since the start.

[@javaidkhan8321]

Love you Callum brother this is my grandfather place. Thank you so much for visiting. Javaid Khan UK, 💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@MrAzz007]

Hey Callum, I'm currently in Chakswari and from U.K. I would be more then happy to show you Chakswari a village called Panyam. I live right next to the Mangla Dam and the views are amazing. Give me a shout if you want to link up if you visit Chakswari again :) great video and thanks for showing everyone Chakswari :)

[@ch.pervezakhtar7496]

Callum you are loved by people of azad kashmir and pakistan well done in showing. The real side of us

[@sr5647]

Welcome to.Chakswari glad your enjoying Its Callum.

[@AbdulBasit-gp2cx]

Wellcome to azad kashmir 💓

[@sxox9086]

Absoloutly love the vlogs! Thankyou for sharing these experiences

[@certi.dizzle4400]

my home town ❤️ glad you enjoyed

[@BAKRAH-zk6xf]

Im from chakswari new city ( thank you for visiting our small town)

[@CallumAbroad]

My pleasure 😀 Thank you for having me. I’ll be in chakswari tomorrow actually

[@BAKRAH-zk6xf]

Oh my god at where

[@paksarzamin6550]

I’ve never saw Mirpuris accept someone like they’ve accepted Callum. Mirpuris are generally known to be ethnocentric people in Pakistan and in Britain. I think the reason for why he is loved is because Mirpuris are simple hill people who appreciate realness and Callum is as real as it gets.

[@britishkashmiri169]

@@CallumAbroaddon’t take any notice of negative comments , this is my late father’s city and it’s always welcoming to anyone who has manners , we just don’t like anyone being arrogant or out of order. Enjoy the food from Roopyals or my favourite is Nafees.

[@ClixCFC]

@@britishkashmiri169 i mean most mirpuris are arrogant themselves so😂

[@paksarzamin6550]

@@britishkashmiri169 What’s negative? Mirpuris are ethnocentric people as in they normally associate with people from their own ethnicity. When Mangla dam was built Mirpuris not only went to the UK they also moved across Pakistan. When they were asked to live in villages with Punjabis they demanded separate villages. If you go to the villages outside many Punjabi cities you will find villages where only Mirpuris inhabit. Over 50 years later they speak and teach their children their own language. They do not marry the local Punjabis and either marry from the other Mirpuri villages in Punjab or from Mirpur itself. In the UK Mirpuris tend to live in predominantly Mirpuri neighbourhoods though this is slowly changing. Yes Mirpuris are hospitable people, more so than most Pakistanis but the way they have accepted Callum as their own is surprising given they see non-Mirpuri Pakistanis as outsiders.

[@paksarzamin6550]

@@CallumAbroad Enjoy your time in Mirpur :)

[@britishkashmiri169]

@@paksarzamin6550 maybe it was your use of the word “ hilly areas “ that triggered me 🤣 Most of what you’ve written is true but third generation of Mirpuris are changing all that. Yes we teach our children our mother tongue as it’s only a dialect these days as Urdu is the written language of Pakistan. My children father hails from one such village in Punjab called new Abadi mangla dam & yes they tend to stick to their own. Having lived there for 2 years I can understand why. Punjabis are very similar to Indians , all their customs are exactly the same. Us Kashmiris have different culture and customs hence it’s better to marry one’s own kind. I’m second generation British born and bred and my children are third , we all speak fluent potowari but can also speak Urdu and Punjabi. Why shouldn’t we keep our language and culture alive ?

[@sulphatex1849]

Callum zindabaad was the best thing 😂❤️ You're doing awesome dude

[@SB-uz5vg]

Ksme😂😂

[@nuzbake]

Maza aie giya....so cute!😊

[@kiank4979]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤ “Callum Zindabaad”❤ man’s the Ghakar of the Town.

[@elements3492]

We love you Callum, you're like a Prince in Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@jumikituni8233]

If only Scotland had these welcoming vibes

[@mah888mood]

Thanks Callum showing me my ancestral place love that

[@nazianazim3167]

Thank you calum for visiting my home village I'm from Manchester. Hope you enjoy yourself

[@c-far7050]

Ammmmazinggggggg... real traditional welcome callum. Awesom

[@britanniatv6575]

Mashalla great respect God bless you

[@samhadiliya]

Where are you my AJK people Callum is making videos of our Azaad Kashmir and showing the world hospitality at it's best, least we can do is follow like and share let's show our support for this Gora the explorer pakora from Highlands joke callum. No come on guys on a serious note let's show our support for callum by following liking and sharing ❤️

[@Sabah16]

Very warm Well come you in Mirpur really appreciate 👍IDREES and his friend ✅for arranging what an amazing welcome with dholl (drum beats).

[@gunner1913]

Thank you for making this video Chakswari is my home in Pakistan, it’s mini Leeds,

[@shakildad5280]

Thanks for going to chakswari u had wicked welcome 🙏

[@raheelasif7113]

11:10 he’s talking about Spanish people there were friend of mine and I took them to Kashmir. They had such a lovely time. Indeed hospitality is on another level.

[@zahibkhan6929]

Mashallah beautiful video Allah give you good health

[@daniyalahmed1485]

Well come to Mirpur Azad Kashmir

[@abidashraf1169]

My ends!! The hospitality is amazing and you will always be welcome in Chakswari!! Respect from Tangdew ❤

[@major5703]

Thanks bro for showing the how hospitable our people are in Pakistan Azad Kashmir. I see they all calling you GORA lol,

[@dhanyalmahmood5878]

I love the video i am also from there love from the uk.

[@MajesticNatureAndAdventures]

Royalty yes wow amazing wlcm Have a great time Callum

[@Gudducity]

Well come dear🇵🇰

[@qameralzaman]

Great hospitality by Idrees Azam and his team

[@rizomusic4397]

My mum was born here. MAD RESPECT 🫡 ♥️💯

[@haroon4709]

This video has reminded me of all my memories in chaksawri :)

[@CallumAbroad]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀 Thank you

[@sabirhussain8008]

I hope you feel good still after having fish and chips “ me being a Mirpur Pakistani I always get food poisoning “ I prefer fried masala fish Only eat where there is rush for food Big restaurants are not really good for fast foods. When you come back to UK pay us a visit in Birmingham Smokey’s vapes Birmingham lots of love from the Mirpuris Thanks

[@khanua6073]

All our love for our brother Callum..

[@steveworobec5034]

What an amazing welcome 😄😄😄😄

[@Pure809]

God bless you Callum and what a awesome welcome from Idrees. Bless him. Pakistan n its ppl are kind an welcoming 😊 unfortunately it has corrupt leaders at the minute praying Imran Khan can lead the country again. Your lookin well an healthy your skins superb.. and everyone loves you Callum.

[@MajesticNatureAndAdventures]

Fish and chips yam yam Ha ha maza a gea hy amazing urdu Callum enjoying your videos so mu h

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

This place looks banging Callum, are u still in Pakistan bro? Doing a sick job exploring Pakistan ✌🏻😊

[@despardes87]

Yes he is there. Would you like to visit pakistan brother?

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

@@despardes87 we are already in Pakistan 😀

[@despardes87]

Where about in pakistan

[@despardes87]

Try to go my city plz

[@ahmadshakeel5216]

What a welcome 👏👏❤️❤️

[@hadikazubair163]

Its so noce to see people enjoying my culture

[@banoabbas5488]

My city dadyal bro im soo happy to see you there thnx bro idrees for promot our kashmir .. big respect from UK

[@Navstar738]

You deserve the welcome mate.

[@shansahib1760]

Hey Callum brilliant mate. So proud of you buddy…

[@deanchapman3255]

Calum the Pakistani people around the world love you and your videos in Pakistan - make your videos longer

[@AliAbbas-vk4io]

This is where I did my shopping in September. Chakswari is a nice place

[@kaylekhan5012]

Spent alot of time in chakswari lovely place with lovely locals

[@hannahkhan687]

I can’t wait to see your new Peshawar videos 😍😍

[@godspeed6315]

Callum bro you smashed it again lad! I almost thought of your marriage to a local for a moment with all that dholka drumming up lol!, I know everyone saying why don’t you get married but look at it this way you get to eat your heavenly “mutton karai “everyday !… I’m in north of England and if you give opportunity to host you sometime here I will appreciate it mate , I do visit Scotland but I go for the mountains where I go hiking like Ben Nevis etc or the nc500 which I told you about a while back but anyway enjoy the rest of your visit inAJK & in Pakistan , stay safe and god bless you brother

[@farahnomi]

Amazing welcome...enjoy

[@fayyazahmed7239]

Most welcome in chakswari dadyal...

[@noumanakvlogs1362]

I leve in chakswari so glad to see you here ❤❤❤

[@abdulraheem757]

Chakswari on world map of KZbin phenomenon of 21st century 20 years from now we maybe in metaverse phenomenon instant connection with worldwide audience . Thanks everyone involved in this video abdul raheem Sheffield uk originally from chakswari

[@hmmmmm2634]

Callum you are having a ball !!! For a second there I thought you were getting married ( all those garlands round your neck) . Absolutely loving your journey. ❤😂

[@gulqureshi5681]

WOW only in Pakistan 🔥🔥🔥

[@khurumkhan3417]

Welcome to Pakistan great vlogger !!! Irn Bru Zindabad

[@abh1552]

Really enjoy your Vlogs Callum , Chowk doesn’t mean a roundabout but a road junction. nice to see the Hill billy towns, 😉, my fams from Faisalabad area, a lot of the Scottish Pakistanis are from around there, if you get time check out them ways as well, a lot of the early Pakistani expats from around there Toba Tek Singh , Faisalabad area, some been in Uk since the 1920’s

[@FatimaAli-om4qx]

My boy Callum the celebrity another great video take care much love always Xx

[@nuzbake]

Wow that was awesome😊! ❤

[@JesusisaMuslim]

Big up Callum !

[@koshurkot3892]

Free Kashmir from Indian Occupation

[@BADBOY-hs7xm]

Callum my man you enjoyed it a lot in Azad Kashmir

[@mshamraaz7634]

THATS HOW WE KICK ITT!! CALLUM YOU LOVIN IT AYEEEEE #GLESGABOYS ENJOY!!

[@safehandsprojects]

Roundabouts called choke because mostly they are chocked with traffic

[@CallumAbroad]

😂😂😂

[@timochun_khan]

Bro I've seen you today at pulmanda

[@007lovediamonds6]

You are treated like a king callum❤love to see you in chakswari my shopping area i haven't been over 2 decades it's good some one is having a good time enjoy stay safe stay cool stay stay hydrated and stay blessed ❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mohsinafzal7124]

What a welcome and his reaction 😆 Respect to you Callum! 🇵🇰❤️