Pakistani Police Bust Me... Eating Fish! (A Warning for Tourists)

[@KarlRock]

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[@tanmayharakuni]

Is you wife in the new Amazon add

[@smartninja3651]

Holy crap 7 minutes ago

[@KarlRock]

@@tanmayharakuni That's her ☺️

[@thechallengerxd6776]

Can i get a like And when are you coming to Lahore

[@KarlRock]

​@@dukeofthedance8062 I noticed too Bro. It's all the shit I went through with the blacklisting. Hardest time of my life. Can't worry too much about ageing, it's gonna happen.

[@AndrewsSimplecooking]

I can imagine how difficult it maybe to decide if they are genuine or fake this police guy really seemed genuine and kind to keep you safe have a good weekend.

[@SusanHopkinson]

Not sure if it’s keeping him safe or preventing him from “spying” or colluding with locals. What a country. It is not entirely sure he was being nice or simply monitoring and controlling your movements

[@greenleafe1238]

@@SusanHopkinson Maybe a bit of both?

[@shahnoormaredia5269]

@@SusanHopkinson I can tell you, if he was spying, he would have never confronted him and kept an eye on him from afar. He confronted him, talked to him and also mentioned that he got a called that a foreigner was roaming so give him security. Police here are concerned about foreigner safety so that it doesn’t affect our tourism and country’s image globally.

[@70newlife]

@@SusanHopkinson Its same in India for people from pakistan and bangladesh. you are allowed to visit only previously declared 3 cities. You have to report to the local police station when you visit the city and inform them where you will be staying. Earlier they always used to put one plainclothesman to either accompany you or follow you discretely. Same happened in pakistan to Indian Nationals. Since Karl is living in India for long time and married to an Indian Im surprised this is the first time its happened to him.

[@_rtx_]

@@SusanHopkinson thats over exaggeration, that man earlier maybe was a off duty police head of a constable enjoying some fish, he probably called the policeman who was under his command, recently there was an attack on chinese nationals, so security is provided to foreigners and if you think they were spying, then this is 21st century age of It and technology, its easy to spy without confronting...so kudos.

[@mrjp2149]

It's nice to see they're actually looking out for you. The locals know things foreigners don't know and can't see. I think someone saved your life

[@r49y92]

@@GoodLifeInSpain It was a weird way the cop did it, but he was. Some people lose their organs when they get kidnapped.

[@sidlife365]

Someone did save his life indeed.

[@r49y92]

@@GoodLifeInSpain It happens in the USA and Europe too...

[@MyNguyen-vu8qp]

Is it that popular? I think not

[@AS-wi6hr]

@MrJP "The locals know things foreigners don't know and can't see. " ... remembered the part when the police officer said: "It's sometimes good to listen to others."

[@RaptorMaitre]

The police officer really dealt with the situation well. He was respectful and insisted politely. Actually makes me happy that our neighbour country is doing its best to ensure security of the travellers. Its rare to see in our subcontinent.

[@vincentbradshaw9980]

Absolutely and he even did the quick tour for him...V

[@blantyre60]

However I thought police all around the world need to be reasonably fit as you sometimes have to run to catch criminals or muggers but looking at this particular police man's big stomach, not sure he would have the fitness & stamina to chase any criminal at all!

[@Fanta....]

@@blantyre60 as long as the bullets can run fast enough thats all that matters.

[@Delusionalcry]

Why so reasonable.? Oh for heavens sake 85% of the world's people are just the same. It's not normal to look out for tourists they're just ordinary people who travelled to a different part of our Planet. We should all be able to go where we want.

[@Delusionalcry]

Are you serious? You can't be! Why should any tourist be subjected to this. What is wrong with you.

[@djbrettell]

Probably one of the most authentic traveller videos I have seen in a long time.

[@rya117]

The title is a false claim, what you on about

[@tommyt4062]

Reading people and situations in a completely different culture isn't always easy. The first security guy was worried and told the cop, the cop then decided it was necessary to come find you and escort you to your hotel. Two locals were concerned for your safety so maybe there was a very good reason for this?

[@cooldudecs]

Yep.

[@Mister_Ri_MFBMT]

The first security personnel must have been a superior officer. He simply called his people in the station to send a cop as Karl's protection detail that evening. I guess the officer had overheard a threatening chatters against Karl as a marked man. That was why he had instructed his men as such. There probably other protection details shadowing them at their front and back till Karl left that place since that time.

[@Mountainrock70]

They know who was around. Glad this dude went there in stead of me!

[@mikemann1960]

His actual arrogance is going to get him toe jewelry! You NEVER go to a country thinking you know everything about said country. You are unarmed, no armed back up, lacking hubris, and situational awareness; in a extremely hostile area. You dismissed the officer (by the tone of his voice) you were in the middle of a nest.

[@what6336]

This guy is banned from endia definitely something not right about this guy.

[@DaniyalQureshiOfficial]

As a Pakistani Karl, I need to let you know, you can pretty much identify if the guy is telling you the truth or not by their inflections. This guy was genuinely concerned for your well being. The fact that he thought it hilarious when you said the place is safe proves that he was genuinely concerned. The hotel owner/staff also knew the guy well enough to offer him Sprite as well. While Pakistan is for the most part a beautiful country, like any other country we too have our rotten apples. This guy was there to keep them as far away from you as possible. A foreigner roaming alone at night that too in a small town. Word wouldn't travel fast if anything were to happen. by the way if you decide to come to Karachi, do let me know, I'll mail you my contact to make sure you are able to vlog with ease.

[@kaipoijamile1157]

Very cool of you brethren. 😎

[@selamanabhai]

Direct bolde terrorist idhar hai ,toh security Dena padega foreigners ko

[@DaniyalQureshiOfficial]

@@selamanabhai it means that Pakistan has thieves and robbers too. India/Pakistan wale masle se nakl jao bhai, itni lambi zindagi he nahi jo modi or BJP k talwe chantne me guzar rahe ho.

[@selamanabhai]

@@DaniyalQureshiOfficial terrorist name sunke itna ghabarate kyo sanction wajah hai ya kuch aur hai jaise America pel deta hai TLP ke sath samjhota😂😂, sabse pehele apko GHBRANA nehi 😂😂

[@mjremy2605]

How nice of you, Daniyal. That is true Asian hospitality to a guest. Thank you for being generous. We all have to be ambassadors of goodwill for our culture to visitors. Although Karl is a citizen of the world, I think.

[@p8ryot]

There may have been very recent robberies or scams towards foreigners, I can appreciate the local police being at the ready to ensure foreigners have a pleasant experience in their district hindering a bad incident that could bring bad publicity to their town and country.

[@MuhammadHaroon-sz1ys]

yess but not for travller

[@josealbertyt8887]

i don't know why pewdiepie is so relaxed even when strangers keep telling him that the place is not safe.

[@ah1rooivalk]

Underrated comment

[@user-hv6nl3cz1z]

Where is it safe then? He is kinda too popular for that

[@jhingbangayan762]

That's why he's the best and he is blessed 😊

[@NeilHighley]

Fish gang is G

[@shidokazuto2772]

Lol pewds

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

The police are much nicer than Australian police. He was truly offering a public service, well done to Pakistani police . Peace from Australia 🇦🇺✌🏼🌏

[@zalfir]

They seem a lot better than they did in the 90s, or maybe they just treat me with respect because I'm older now.

[@sidneysaad1]

As a Pakistani living in Australia, trust me mate, police here are much much better than back home. Karl got one of the good one, which is rare but we do have them there. Off all the encounters I had with the police here, they've been really respectful and only seen troubling them if there's a sign of malice. In Pakistan, the general rule is, Police will consider you guilty, not even giving you the chance to prove your innocence. He, being a foreigner played a big part of the policeman being nice to him, although, I want to believe that guy was a nice person generally.

[@asdzxcqwe6195]

@@sidneysaad1 I don’t think it’s because he got one of the “good ones”. I think these positive police interactions with foreigners are scripted because the Pakistani government sees all these foreign KZbinrs recording in Pakistan and they try to act positive and forthcoming as much as they can to lure more tourists to Pakistan. It’s all about the image they know what they are doing.

[@thomasjamson3994]

As a Pakistani , I cried on this comment 😭😭🤣

[@Anu-hs2ku]

Well done pakistani intelligence*

[@InsaneFlying]

He's not out to bust you mate- you can hear in his voice genuine concern for you. That must be a dangerous area and there could've been some people plotting to attack you. Hats off to the guy for taking time to keep you safe

[@farzan1958]

Yeah, sometimes word spreads that there is a foreigner and people sometimes mug or ransom them. This happens in all highly populated areas as you can read from many peoples stories on this comment section.

[@kartikeytyagi9271]

Yeah, he could be heard saying the same in Punjabi

[@Mrx-xr4du]

@@themarathaman9624 wow they say right mostly Islamophobic comments comes from Indians... Why you say that you have secular thoughts...You are just hypocrites...I hope Indian Muslim will soon realize this. Sharm ani chahye tumhein

[@Mrx-xr4du]

@@themarathaman9624 shukria bhai gali deny aur apni asliyat dikhany k liye...well done...hoga video jab chezon ko ki samajh nahi ati to tum mazaq uraty ho aur jab hum sach bolein gali ...wah

[@Mrx-xr4du]

@@themarathaman9624 haha... Dikha apni asliyat aur dikha Sab ko pata chal rha hay kis ka kiya parh kr demagh kharab hoa hay... Wada aya to ethicsman. Hamara demagh Quaran parh kharab hoa laken laken ek gali di aysi kiya tumhein.... Jab bhi baat samajh nahi ati ajaty ho apni aukat pey... Mujhy mat sikha pehly tameez bolna seekh🤣🤣

[@shivambboy]

Good to see how police is concerned for his safety !! Respect!! ❤from 🇮🇳

[@PrabhdeepSinghSidana]

Pakistani police in Nankana Sahib is extremely good and courteous when it comes to the security of the pilgrims or foreigners.

[@waxeemunofficial7316]

And it is super corrupt when dealing with locals

[@PrabhdeepSinghSidana]

@@waxeemunofficial7316 could be for sure.. Can't comment on the things that I haven't come across.

[@manvirsv]

@@waxeemunofficial7316 that’s punjab police for you lol😂 it’s same (mostly in India. Although I must emphasise that exceptions exist and we can’t generalise. Some tend to be amiable, friendly and honest.

[@hajiemagwilang8719]

so you mean police there will disrespect a persons freedom and right..

[@brother888]

@@manvirsv police bht buri ha hamariyaan ki

[@franciscandiyey]

I've been to Pakistan twice and experienced this treatment from the security agents. HONESTLY, first I feel threaten like if it's safe why need security but then on the other hand I feel very valued as a tourist to have a security around me. I love Pakistan and maybe there are unwanted things that can happen, this gesture is very much appreciated. I want to come back again and explore more of this beautiful country!

[@KarlRock]

Thanks for commenting bro 🙏

[@abhishekchandel8896]

That's bullshit. How is it beautiful if you need security at usually safe place just roaming at a place full of locals it's not like he was in jungle he was in the middle of city. You need security when even in usually safe places when you are travelling around terror state. Also ISI has a habit to keep an eye on foreigners with a camera probably there is something they wanna hide from the world.

[@dankelly5150]

​@@KarlRock Perhaps there was a threat that the cop didn't pass on to you? Glad they cared so much because some places don't !! 🤷‍♂

[@jamesstreet228]

I'm surprised at how genuinely concerned the police seem to be for the safety of visitors. I would have never expected such a thing.

[@aena5995]

@@jamesstreet228 damn the western media really made Pak seem so negative

[@Micahberger1]

As a foreigner, assuming you know what is “safe” and what is not is a serious miscalculation. Please be safe, do not assume you know more about a community than a local. Wanting to roam free is understandable, I would hate to see you get hurt or worse.

[@awfan221]

I don't know, sometimes the best lesson is a hard lesson, like those girls who went to a remote mountainous area in Morocco thinking it was safe, only to get beheaded by religious extremists. Unfortunately, it's a sad end for them, but many people learned a lesson from those tragic killings. As someone who grew up in East Africa, sometimes I just say let the foreigners learn the hard way, especially when they doubt your advice, as if they're more knowledgeable than you.

[@josephanthony1065]

I said the same thing. He came off to me like a stuck up foreigner to someone that was trying to help him

[@ijazkhan5703]

Karl think he is smart but he is very stupid the security was there for him. He can't even imagine what we have been through in the past few years. I think the government should not allow him again because he is potraing a bad image of our country.

[@stephens3909]

@@josephanthony1065 Nah, maybe it's a cultural difference but that was an extremely suspicious interaction. A strange man sits at your table and asks if you are staying at a nearby hotel, asks what you are doing next (walking home alone) etc, asks you to get in their car so they can take you home. Even mentions that you need a security guard before identifying themselves. I'm surprised he even entered the vehicle, the officer making him go on a tour before he takes him to his destination, he never asked for a tour and doesn't know the man driving - it's an F grade for the officer. Next time you take a taxi Joseph and want to go home, how will you feel when the driver asserts you must see the city so he'll pause the clock and starts driving you elsewhere? Alarm bells right? If anything he was too open and trusting.

[@josephanthony1065]

@@stephens3909 I didn't see the part about entering a vehicle. Obviously jumping in random vehicles should be a no no anywhere. Especially Pakistan. I was only speaking about the part at the table. When the dude sat down. Which was wierd he just sat down I think. But I'm only talking about him telling a resident of their country that He,. A white foreigner is safe in Pakistan. And I thought the dude was genuine about his safety. He wasn't asking for money or nothing. That was just my opinion. But I didnt watch him get in no vehicle or nothing

[@123davecool]

When the police tells you that you need a private security guard buddy I guess it ain't too safe you don't want to tell other people it is safe and put their life in danger

[@ramiromoreno1386]

I kno right he's a special kind of stupid to be telling other foreigners it's safe when locals are saying otherwise

[@mohammadraja4114]

111111 1qq111q111q1

[@mosamashahzad]

He wasn't asking him to get a private sec guard, police detail a guard with passengers from police force...

[@kishankumar2656]

I actually loved that gesture towards guest. Well done Pakistanis... Love from India.

[@abhikss4901]

I am an Indian, and I appreciate the security guy's concern for you. They are really looking after you there.

[@dizzydazed8055]

Never heard of this vlogger before but he is very naive. just because you speak urdu and are a ‘nice guy’ doesn’t give you immunity. so annoying to watch. definitely won’t watch, but will visit Pakistan.

[@TheGonzogibby]

@@dizzydazed8055 yea, the arrogance that he knew better than security services/police - that could well have had intelligence on something/someone that posed a threat - is a little ridiculous. I’ve travelled far and wide, and if the popo aren’t asking for a bribe, they’re probably doing whatever they’re doing for good reason

[@relaxingnaturevideos1203]

@@dizzydazed8055 yeah felt the same he was absolutely ignorant. He was in great danger and very lucky someone looked out for him and called the police.

[@relaxingnaturevideos1203]

@@TheGonzogibby well said.

[@Khoura]

You're not Indian.

[@jagga9]

Actually security personnels here are very senstive about the security of foreigners. They want to protect you because sometimes they have intelligence reports and they dont want to freak you out by telling you that "some bad guys are keeping an eye on you" they want to make sure that no one can harm you. Dont mind it bro. They are just doing their duty.

[@userjarabecko]

🤦

[@mannyblackstar]

But their way to approach sucks. It sounds so fishy and creepy

[@AjayKumar-rt1qv]

@@mannyblackstar that country itself creepy and fishy and so their men 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@tubester4567]

But why should he be at risk at all? Just for walking the street or buying food? If foreigners were treated like that in the west it would be on the news and everyone screaming about racism. Sorry but Pakistan is not a country I will visit. Not just the security implications, but I dont need to worry about being poisoned everytime I buy food or take a drink.

[@Beansswtf]

@@tubester4567 They are treated like this in the west lol... I see this all the time. Just because you live in a nice area of the West doesn't mean the rest of it is. I also wouldn't visit Pakistan, but I don't agree that the west is a perfectly safe place. There's some places in my country that even I wouldn't want to go.

[@NeilHaran]

Sometimes you don't know you're in a dangerous area, until it is too late. These are dangerous times, but this was indeed a tough situation, glad the police was kind and was looking out for you.

[@redwarf8118]

It has always been dangerous times ...

[@FFM0594]

OK, but if it really dangerous, how come the cops travel alone?

[@randyp8856]

@@FFM0594 Would it make sense if a criminal organization or kidnappers target local police who is aware of the situation and danger there? or a foreigner who seems rich and exploring there like a clueless baby.

[@xanderk84]

Yes, it doesn't matter if most people are nice in an area since most is not all. If you meet 97 nice people and 3 who want to kidnap you or worse...you're still screwed.

Yep. If there is a kidnapping risk, the foreigner doesn't understand the local criminal gang or corruption situation.

[@JourneysADRIFT]

Honestly. Amazed. The officer was very polite. He didn't tell you to stop filming. What to film. He didn't delete your footage. He honestly seemed more like he was truly there for your safety.

[@muhammadmohsinfarooq2891]

So filming is illegal, lol, they intervened in his privacy, we can roam all around the world freely but in Pakistan foreigners are treated like aliens

[@zir456]

If He tell him to delete His footage then It's more reason not to trust him🗿🗿🗿

[@turgutbelen6374]

When this cop called the station, he said: "there is a tourist roaming around". So, they don't want the tourists walking around. Therefore this prooves that this city is dangerous for foreigners.

[@muhammadmohsinfarooq2891]

@@turgutbelen6374 actually city is safe however few policeman are always after bribery and money

[@turgutbelen6374]

@@muhammadmohsinfarooq2891 what a shame

[@PriyankuBaruah]

The cop looked genuinely worried about your safety like most people here commented. As an Indian it does surprise me to see a cop with such good behavior! Indian cops can be scary

[@bobross6420]

what do Indian cops do? or are they similar to Mexico's corruption and bribery, or are they like china's/Russian police that make you disappear from the world

[@abinashdas7658]

Joi aai axom

[@godrilla5549]

I just ate a whole damn cow, just swallowed it whole, i can feel it mooing in my belly haha.

[@bobross6420]

@@godrilla5549 Not approved, you will not be reincarnated in your next life!

[@godrilla5549]

@@bobross6420 Good, good. I have achieved my goal. Also looks like the ai janny deleted your comment, atleast from my side.

[@mainakmazumdar6716]

I am an Indian and I loved how the pakistani punjab police went a step ahead to take care of the international guest. I am very pleased and proud of you guys. Really hope to vist someday.

[@vipint3694]

Bhai wahi bus jao

[@PaulAllen6304]

It's the reason why foreigners abstain from visiting Pakistan. Even Karl got the same treatment on his first visit. It feels like someone is watching your every move, every where you go you feel like an eye is seeing you, like an owl. It's damn scary even if it's the guys from intellegence agency Pakistan has this tendency to treat foreigners like babies(Prime example of dictatotial regimes, where individual freedom is put at hold, example a foreigner visiting Xingjiang or Pyongyang) Instead they should work on clearing corruption and build an active police force, ready to serve at a call's notice.

[@Digger-Nick]

​@@PaulAllen6304 If you think this is "spying" like they would do to you in north Korea, you're out of your mind. They're watching to keep you safe, not to fking spy on you lmao

[@msms3260]

LOL 😂. Hope you look like a white European. Otherwise don’t expect the royal treatment.

[@yashpathak2917]

Every Pakistani be like - Bro i am Indian😄😄

[@kyletrav996]

Let’s be real, you’re a foreigner and that police is a local. I’m pretty sure he knows the danger of the place more than you Karl

[@sahildhillon562]

exactly the policeman is just protecting him some neighbourhoods in pakistan are ruled by Drug gangs like mexican style ones who kidnap locals and tourists! when i was in mexcio. the police tjere apporached me too when they found out i was a tourist!

[@Omid-P26]

Could also be a scam where he then will charge you money where he pretends to be your bodyguard

[@Malik_Raffay]

Karl I am a pakistani and if a police officer to u (foreigner) this means that the place is not safe and they want to keep u safe Edit:thanks for liking the comment

[@sitendurocks]

I am an Indian , and I think you are right that guy(police) was trying to protect Karl. You can tell from the restaurant owner's reaction .

[@bhillson]

I thought this, they may be acting off intel where you may of been a target. Someone may of thought your were pewdipie!

[@mrbingo267]

sometimes karl acts too oversmart

[@toniwertman4818]

i dont agree; its a scam

[@arzog6446]

bruh if you are police you don't need to go around asking so many personal questions to protect someone. Also identify yourself with your badge before forcing people to "follow" you.

[@hasanchaudhary7832]

He was genuinely concerned about you. When you told him that you walked from hotel he said "karna mein inaa da ilaaj" He meant why did hotel staff let you go without any security at this time. He was very polite friendly.

[@vvipinrajput]

Haha 🤣 karna main inna da ilaj .. waiting for this comment..

[@abnusahtravels9396]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anonymous0936]

Why i feel Thats not wat it means?probably cuz the two comments laughing above 👆🏻

[@hasanchaudhary7832]

@@anonymous0936 They're laughing because its a Punjabi line.. kind of funny as he spoke !

[@errishavsingh3767]

@@hasanchaudhary7832 Why you using surname of Hindu Jatt and Muslim name bro?... it's unique 👍.

[@taylorhurst1499]

That was actually amazing. I too was nervous for you, thinking he was going to harass you. Or just drum up a bogus crime to extort you. But then he called you his sweet guest and asked to give you a driving tour of the city. Really really amazing. Where I'm from you NEVER want to see police, it could mean death. So I totally understand your sentiment. Seeing police act this way is truly beautiful, India and Pakistan never cease to amaze me.

[@eyewaves...]

did you get harassed in India like Pakistan ? Don't know that police follow you in India.

[@classicambo9781]

@@eyewaves... not in my time there but they are useless without a bribe to act on any report.

[@eyewaves...]

@Witty Witty I guess you are from Pakistan - need police all the time to follow you around. FYI - the job of a good policing is to go after the criminals, however if there are massive number of criminals and less number of good guys, then the police will try to protect those few good guys by following them around. What do you think ?

[@arnesq.3317]

deffo from the usa lol police are guns first questions second

[@zacp2770]

Where are you from? I would like to avoid that area of the world

[@NasirMir-z6b]

Well local officials want to make sure karl stay safe because it was very late as you seen in video, i think its quite special some one looking over his shoulders. That's Great 👍 Happy Traveling.

[@ceegee6261]

Offering to break bread with him shows you are a good guy and very respectful even though you found yourself in a weird situation.👍

[@mariumrajah]

The police came because inter service intelligence told them go an protect that white man before he gets kidnapped.. Why wouldn’t you break bread with someone who’s there to protect you ??

[@jimhollywood2763]

Yes very good tactic indeed to deescalate things.

[@pandorasflame7742]

It isn't about deescalation or him being nice. If someone sits with you in Pakistan, it is considered extremely rude to not offer them food. To put an American twist on it, imagine if you walked into a resturant and instead of saying "Hello, welcome to x." they said nothing or were rude. You'd probably feel about as insulted. It just simply isn't something you don't do.

[@Noticegiven]

Do you know what it means when they refuse and then also refuse drink? Yeah, this is not what you think it is at all.

[@sabin97]

@@Noticegiven i have no idea because i'm not familiar with pakistani culture or any culture in that region. what does it mean?

[@bmortloff]

I haven't been to Pakistan in like 13 years, but my experience with the cops in Rawalpindi was pretty chill. The people were generally just super friendly.

[@faisalrajah3091]

Completely agree they cops local people suffer friendly with everyone watch dale Philips videos he is also in Pakistan and how police treat him. and also ask him what he is doing where he is staying. Dale handled this really well there were no issues. Every country has laws rules and unfortunately sometimes foreigners including myself sometimes forget we are in another country.

[@galimir]

this guy looks like running on problems all the time...

[@what6336]

This guy banned from endia he is definitely doing some wrong.

[@rdizzy1]

@@what6336 Your mother is banned from India.

[@aena5995]

@@galimir yeah he was taking care of Karl usually there's security everywhere

[@690409]

Absolute first grade police work! This officer really looked out for you and knew more than you about this place. Be grateful.

[@Mogadypopz]

still having someone hinder your day by including themselves is very rude and disrespectful. and im not even indian. Its basic etiquette, the officer didn't even say the whole reason for why he was there, just for "security."

[@dicksmall7976]

Grateful? Can you imagine what would happen if a UK police officer sat at the same table as a Pakistanly in England and said 'finish your mean and I'll drive you home. We don't want foreigners walking around our towns' ? I wish they would but they won't. Imported Pakistanleys are here to cause chaos and tension.

[@ottomueller4425]

They was going to try and scam him in a shit hole county how about stay out of shit hole countries.

[@yvonnesanders4308]

Yup wayisism

[@RicoLee27]

@@Mogadypopz and for duty snd offered him a ride. Si he did good works. It's just the rules there

[@petermohlman]

You’re a cool guy Karl. Enjoy your journey.cheers from Orcas Island WA.

[@mattr.1804]

Sounds like an off-duty police officer saw you and was concerned for your safety. Nice to see people in this country (at least where you were located) actually care about the safety of foreigners.

[@katelynbarone5256]

But why didn’t he take him directly to his hotel like Karl asked him to do. If I was in his car against my will going in the opposite direction of my hotel I would have been convinced that I was getting kidnapped

[@filthforce]

well, any flap, especially an attacked foreign visitor, presumably makes the local police look bad, their area unsafe, etc. seems to me they were just worried about their job performance and couldnt care less what he's there to do. rushed him to finish eating before he's even had a bite, when he emphatically stressed to them he did not desire any security. probably his whole trip was just hanging around this place and that, this is a major upset... it is them valuing their own job performance over someone else's freedom, even over their own area's tourism value, as this kind of thing obviously is unwelcomed and can ruin a trip

[@JolinHard]

Muslims are crazy people. You wont have this problem anywhere else

[@Jollux2124]

@@filthforce Pretty sure the Policy got mad and said he need to have a talk with the hotel, because the hotel is needed to give him a security guy to follow him around! but i could be wrong

[@CanadianBallistics]

Pakistans police is mostly corrupt apart from the ITP .

[@digvijayjayakar8397]

I am Indian, And I can see he was there for your security and was really concerned. Really impressed with pakistani forces .

[@qyu7047]

@@nandanpuja he doesn‘t? His wife is indian and he says that india is the most beautiful country?

[@nandanpuja]

Scam hai her baar ya bolta hai india mai.beef kata hai .acha hai ya.🙄

[@yellowshiro]

@@nandanpuja his choice. he's not a hindu, what he eats is his choice. food doesn't exactly reflect what people are like. if you really want to blame someone, blame people selling beef.

[@faeezparkar9731]

But that scares a person, making him question safety about places even if tbey are safe, giving wrong impression to that place, don't u think?

[@StraightOuttaPind]

​@@nandanpuja silly girl, apna gyaan jhaad rhi hai, jiskoo degree k badh bhi nokri nhi mili😂😂

[@conradalexander3939]

“This is a safe place” “…This is not safe” “People are good” “…You should listen to people” “No, no, no.” How can a man be so worldly and so naïve at once.

[@hamzakhalid95]

All about clickbait... He wants to get max likes to his videos... The captions and headings of this video is enough to tarnish whatever reputation our country has in the eyes of people from the west... The police officer was trying to go out of the way to make this guy feel more comfortable and safe in Pakistan just to save the country's reputation... Little did he know what this guy is gonna do

[@patriot2372]

@@hamzakhalid95 Yeah. He was probably nervous. I an sure you are right. They didn't want him robbed.

[@AliKhan-yx1dy]

What u mean

[@redknight3439]

Maybe this utuber knows how to protect himself? having said this... It is interesting to see a new side to the country.

[@hamzakhalid95]

@@redknight3439 it's not about being protected or not... It's about the way he interpreted the message of that policeman... Western media always shows countries of the middle East and Asia as war zones and hell to even stand in... Obviously when you visit them you find a different reality

[@jeffreyheerspink3152]

Karl: your videos are amazing. Thank you!!

[@RayMak]

I initially thought they wanted undertable money, luckily that's not the case. Anyway the fish looks really really goodddddd

[@saqibanjummasoodi]

The omnipresent comment god.

[@RayMak]

@FinH doing great. What about you

[@durranisamerica1724]

Karl you are speaking good Urdu, happy to see you enjoying in Pakistan, take care and stay safe

[@msjujuz266]

Guess who's Mak? Mak again !!

[@kilowatt6209]

Unlike your piano playing skills the fish was good 🤣

[@jmill4062]

I understand your want for that natural, native experience but there are some extremely dangerous places and people out there. Like a comment said, "not all smiles are good ones". Glad they treated you well but be safe my brother, be wise.

[@retardomilos982]

@wonderdog707 I don't know whether to call you my brother or my enemy. People will try their best to lie their way to prove Islam is at its worst, there are people who do not have the sufficient knowledge to the scriptures, and then there are different groups of Muslims. The Islamic scripture absolutely DOES NOT teach such blasphemy. Especially with non-muslims, there is no reason to hate them unless they were to perform an act on you. Generalizing non-muslims to be the root of all evil is a terrible thing to do. We have "Muslims" on our side who perform horrible acts on their own Brothers and Sisters. Islam is a religion of choice. When you wrote in the "Verse of Quran" you did not write the surah non-muslims have absolutely no idea about, you only wrote the numbers which made me ever more suspicious of your acts. If you are my brother, please answer me with respect let us not maintain any form of toxic relationship.

[@TinyTalesBookClub]

@wonderdog707 I am not religious, but in that verse you quoted, doesn't it say believers shouldn't make disbelievers friends over another believer? That doesn't necessarily mean not to have disbeliever friends right? Just not put them over their own community? Or is that just my interpretation?

[@dennyderawan986]

Yep it’s that level of naïveté / ignorance that disturbs me. why can’t he just appreciate that the local security forces are caring for his safety. It’s like when the locals try to protect visitors, the visitors don’t want their ‘protection’, but when they get into trouble they would be the first to blame the locals and the authorities for not protecting them. I’m not gaslighting him, I’m just sharing a similar case in my country where locals tried to help, but the visitors naively said it’s a safe country, sadly things end up differently.

[@downo]

JMill you are really ill to bring that up. As if any Western country is any better in that regard. The best people I've met are from developing countries, the less someone has the more heart they can carry.

[@ExarchGaming]

You have to remember, this is all hind-sight 20-20 vision. He explained why he was so distrustful, because of the experience of the police here in the united states. They don't look out for anyone, and if you see one you're generally in trouble.

[@RishayanPorMexico]

That policeman seemed very nice, better than many police here in Mexico. In fact, if it was me, I would have been honored to have a police escort. I have, on occasions, had to contract a security escort to go into certain areas that I wanted to go to. The fact he wasn't charging you is really cool.

[@adeel3797]

That's the point, people in the west don't like the police as they think that police will bring them trouble. But here in Pakistan If police is offering you escort, it is actually considered a good gesture as they are providing you with 'Protocol' or treating you as a VIP. Which in anyway is not a bad thing, it is considered cool if you have that escort. So there is no reason to be frustrated.

[@generalmartok3990]

​@@adeel3797 It's cool the first time as a story to tell, but many of us want an unfiltered travel experience where it is just us and the locals. We know that traveling in a place without many foreigners is risky, and we accept that risk. Especially when there is actually no law requiring a guard, this babysitter treatment is incredibly frustrating and patronizing. The man clearly wants to just have a nice meal and soak up the ambiance, now he's being rushed by some dude who doesn't need to be there and wants to get home to his family.

[@dogeshiba3518]

Two spraite...comes back with two cokes 😄

[@Sergatx]

@@dogeshiba3518 coca cola makes sprite lol

[@Hadiashehxad]

@@generalmartok3990 man man..trust me when i say our police does not just go out there and escort random people to their homes unless they are properly informed about something going onn..and the captions are a bit off and me understanding the language can tell you that at one point the policeman said that he’ll take care of THOSE people himself which quite literally does not translate the exact in english but it is infacf hinting towards an apparent danger..and yes you are right he should be enjoying his meal and be given a chance to get exposure to the local experience but you wont exactly be gettin an experience if you get robbed or injured while it can be easily avoided

[@paw45]

I am an American. I was in Rio De Janeiro for a month on business in 2018. My chauffeur was also my security. I went nowhere in public without him. You were fortunate that the police were truly concerned about your safety. They knew something that you were unaware of. It is not wise to go roaming about after dark alone in an unfamiliar place. You could have gotten kidnapped or much worse.

[@azcatlover]

Bless that cop who just wanted to keep you safe. It makes me feel so good that a country that is given such a bad reputation has great people in it that cares about foreigners.

[@fasthracing]

Yeah right

[@BrazilianImperialist]

Pakistani's are very friendly

[@CB-rv2lj]

hilarious they talk about "white supremacy" but one cannot walk around in a minority country due to safety concerns for being a "foreigner" right. got it.

[@davidbaker7246]

They probably face repurcussions if a foreign tourist is harmed in their jurisdiction, as it could affect their tourism and relations with that third country, so its not necessarily a selfless act

[@OdinWannaBe]

its still agressive.

[@davidsalter6882]

As a foreigner who grew up in India I have to show respect to this officer and the people of Pakistan. I've had dealings with police in india and I can honestly say 90% were negative. You can hear in this officers voice he was genuinely concerned for your safety and wanted nothing from you.

[@phoenix51472]

If you love Pakistan so much, suggest you do a long tour, and bring your wife / gf / daughter along.

[@psquare2260]

I am an Indian and I absolutely hate Indian Police. They are rude, crude, incompetent and corrupt. My experience is 100% negative.

[@stephens3909]

His approach and delivery were bad, we teach people to be very alarmed when this type of thing happens, he asked personal questions before being properly identified that could have been too revealing if the intentions were sinister. I don't even think he identified himself in the slightest before sitting at his table. It was a very uncomfortable experience just to watch never mind experience. The officer had good intentions but horrible delivery.

[@davidsalter6882]

@@stephens3909 not wrong, I think partially because a foreigner who's used to travelling in South East Asia expects the worst in these kinds of situations as well.

[@davidsalter6882]

I just want to clarify as well, I mean no disrespect to India with my comments. My family are all initiated Vaishnavas (even though our descendants are European), and I have been a Vaishnava since birth. Everything about our lifestyle is strongly rooted in India, it's is my opinion that Bharata varsha is the cradle of civilization and modern India has the potential and roots to be THE greatest country in the world, but only if we look and work on our own faults and shortcomings rather than hating our neighbour. The media doesn't always tell the truth.

[@uatiger1]

Its common in Pakistan Karl. My wife is a Chinese and she used to have Police security going whereever she went no matter what. Its seriously irritating and part of the reason why we had to leave my homeland. But on the other side if any crime was to happen to a foriegner in France or Spain or any touristy country, no body would care. Tourist women get kidnapped and sold as sex slaves in certain parts of Europe and South America. But if something was to happen to any foriegner in Pakistan, the whole world loses its Goddamned mind. Pakistan becomes the worst place for anyone to visit over night. Travel warnings appear, and the entire industry faces a 10 year set back. Its because of this the police and the agencies are so over careful.

[@official.rajarshidutta]

Please introspect bro. Just imagine the condition of a nation where every foreigner has to be escorted by police. Stop blaming India for the faultlines in Pakistani society. You encouraged and incubated terrorists and now they are coming back to haunt you. Ya fir ye bol do ki ye bhi RAW ki saazhish hai.

[@UmairKhan-gd5pj]

@@official.rajarshidutta Indian Government never let go any opportunity to defame Pakistan and most of indians are suffering from inferiority complex and they celebrate any incident happens in Pakistan . So Thats why Pakistani Security Agencies are very active to protect Innocent peoples from greedy and illiterate puppets of indian raw which are in pakistan

[@official.rajarshidutta]

@@UmairKhan-gd5pj Oh yes man. 😔😔 We Indians suffer from inferiority complex because we are so poor and we need loan and bailout package from China and IMF all the time unlike superpower Pakistan with 3rd largest economy. We are so bad that noone plays cricket wit us and when players of other countries come to play here, our in house terrorists shoot them unlike paksitan where everyone comes to play and even IPL is nothing compared to PSL. We have no respect worldwide and we can't even take our own decisions unlike Pakistan which is respected worldwide and our leader has no value in world stage unlike Pakistan😭😭 India is such an unsafe country that no tourists come here and no foreigner settles here. Even Karl rock is actually settled in Pakistan which is so amazing and safe ot provides personal escort to all foreigners. All major companies CEOs are Paksitani and Pakistan produces such amazing doctors scientists and engineers which India can never compete with. Due to aal these reasons we are u der immense inferiority complex and that's why Pakistan is considered so safe and had highest GDP per capita and everyone want Pakistani passport which is 2nd in rank(from last😝)

[@uatiger1]

@@official.rajarshidutta 1. I did not blame in india or anyone in my comment except media responses. 2. It will be best for you indians to mind your own business and care about your own country.

[@official.rajarshidutta]

@@uatiger1 most Pakistanis do. They are obsessed with India. Truth br told Noone would even bother coming to this video if Karl were not based in India. Pakistan has nothing to offer. We simple don't give to shits about pakistan

[@genuinejustin6269]

I just stumbled across this but the dude genuinely seemed like he wanted you to feels safe even if you already did. Also he kept mentioning, "sometimes you should listen to others" giving you a hint that maybe it wasn't as safe as you thought. Meaning someone or people could have been eyeing you up and you didn't know.

[@sherryneglia4804]

Dude he's genuinely concerned for your safety. I live in NYC and even here my husband is constantly doing his guardian angel routine for tourists who unwittingly end up in some extremely bad situations. It's actually like a weekly thing for us here.

[@J3MOdh3NOWX3S]

Oh ya.. Im sure youre just saving tourists all the time.

[@ishrendon6435]

@@J3MOdh3NOWX3S lol

[@ishrendon6435]

NYC isn't as bad though as pakistan cities .

[@ishrendon6435]

These countries have very corrupt police

[@germaninvasion121]

@@ishrendon6435 it’s worse

[@cripz1436]

Ah I see this was a misunderstanding, they were truly looking out for you man and awesome that you enjoyed the grilled fish, I thought it was tasty looking too!

[@mazharabbasbukhari7390]

hahaha,so he went missing from his hotel.

[@FrostDrift69]

Nope. He did the right thing, im not listening to someone that is not in uniform nor showing a badge. In the US we do it right ;*

[@alannajones330]

@@FrostDrift69 In the US we don't often have kidnappings for extortion. I know someone who was almost kidnapped in Mexico in a very similar situation. Many western men think that they are invisible in other countries and don't think that they need to be street smart.

[@MR_DOME]

It was a Chad . Fing shithead

[@65tallmax]

​@@FrostDrift69 Executed the war on drugs very poorly though.

[@Truth_Be_Bold]

As an Indian, I appreciate the proactive action by the Pakistani Police to safeguard tourists' wellbeing. After all, prevention is better than cure. The policeman also sounded genuine and full of concern for you. Appreciate 👍

[@Reth_Hard]

Don't worry man, these things are only happening to other people... 🤗

[@brownasiankid1782]

good

[@fml2266]

As a white man, who's opinion matters because YOU CANT BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY Imagine if in Canada, we did the same to immigrants like this? We would be labelled as bigoted and racist, why shouldn't these people be labelled as bigotted or racist? When they CLEARLY ARE. And they NEVER ADAPT TO OTHER CULTURES. What a disgusting place.

[@oz41R]

Exactly right

[@oz41R]

@@tyronebee702 I have noticed this bias. If he has fallen in love with India this makes perfect sense. He’s chosen to wear the mantle of captain India. Imagine a traveler coming to America and making many comments on mass shootings, single moms, teen pregnancies, drug use, massive porn production, etc…. This behavior would show hatred for America. Take what is best in a place and leave the best of yourself there. Travel should open the mind and bring people together. Unsubscribed Edit: Some advice for Karl; just steer clear of this mutual hatred between 🇵🇰 and 🇮🇳. I think the comment sections online across any platform are filled with this hatred. Usually Indians start it and then the back and forth ensues. It’s tough to find a balance…. Respect to all Indians who stay away from this hate trap 💚 re-Subscribed. Travel > Accept > Grow

[@Saleem004u]

Thank you for visiting my country and for being honest about everything, you're half indian so you already know about culture language etc and that's the good things by the way i hope you'll spread more positivity as always ❤

[@MrWanderingBug]

As much as it may feel inconvenient and invasive, the officer is genuinely trying to protect you and is only doing his duty without anything expecting back in return.

[@chrishayes312]

You can get kidnapped as a foreigner in Pakistan and then you will cry and ask help from your embassy and government.... don't be careless once you travel to unsafe countries....

[@michaelweber1921]

Is Pakistan that hostile to foreigners?

[@chrishayes312]

@@michaelweber1921 these countries don't like western people so I go to Thaïland ....I will never steep in Pakistan !

[@ChristAcolyte]

@@michaelweber1921It's a hub for Islamic extremist adjacent activity. It's mainly by proxy, funneling funds and weapons to Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Osama Bin Laden famously had a compound in Pakistan.

[@Darkest_matter]

​@@michaelweber1921no .. it's just, the mentality that you are from Europe, so you're rich . So some robbers will look at you with $$ eyes.

[@NitinGopinathan]

Understand your frustration, but the police officer actually came across as being very sweet! Sounded like he was ordered to escort you and the only option he saw was to make sure you get back to the hotel safely

[@silentstorm718]

Seasoned criminals come off as very sweet too. I wouldn't trust anybody claiming to be "security" in a country like Pakistan. Tourists are an easy target there and as an American the terrorists will have a field day with me.

[@Mirsab]

@@silentstorm718 your ignorance is overflowing 🤦🏻‍♂️ 😂😂Dude you actually still have that mentality? It's 2022! People should be more aware by now. 1) what makes you think that you'll be targeted in Pakistan just for being a tourist? 😂 2) terrorists will have a field day with you?? Dude do you think Pakistan's streets got terrorists walking around like it's CSGO or something 😂?? Man if anything there are terrorists in America that tourists should be concerned about. Literally just this week 10 people were killed!!! Yet I'll be visiting the States next month Inshallah, such handful of terrorist attacks don't necessarily make huge countries of hundreds of millions unsafe to travel just because of some bad apples. I'd suggest you take off the spectacles that make you afraid of other countries and peoples. If possible please do visit Pakistan and shatter the stereotypes anecdotally, if not then watch the dozens of videos of tourists in Pakistan to make up your mind. Sorry for being a bit harsh, TC.

[@ImranMalik-nc3nz]

@@silentstorm718 You should post your field day experiences in countries like Pakistan till then shut up

[@ibrahimwaheed8282]

@@silentstorm718 country "like" pakistan? You mean everyplace on earth except iceland and norway

[@silentstorm718]

@@ibrahimwaheed8282 Not really, I've been to a number of European and East/Southeast Asian countries for travel and work and I haven't experienced anything wild. Some Southeast countries have scammer types but I'm not really in physical danger. I just avoid them. Places like Pakistan are a completely different ballgame.

[@RedNightron]

Even after your rejections, from all words that he could have picked, especially with the authority he has, he choose "Sometimes you have to listen to other too" to persuade you, and not something way more aggressive, Hats off to these Police Officers, their attitude and the way they treat foreigners is really heart warming, Salute.

[@je2338]

So if I'm police in America, see a black guy sitting down eating in an affluent, prominently white neighbourhood, walk up to him, sit opposite and ask him what he's doing. Then request nicely that he come in a car with me and when he declines I say "sometimes you have to listen to others" before driving him away, makes me polite?

[@RedNightron]

@@je2338 This is not america, the world is a vast, beautiful and differ place, not everywhere is like america, and your analogy is crappy.

[@je2338]

@@RedNightron I don't live in America. I'm just saying, if he says leave him alone, they should

[@RedNightron]

@@je2338 He's not in his own backyard, he's on another country, he should either listen or leave.

[@je2338]

@@RedNightron and it's funny how this concept of "listen or leave" only applies to non-western societies.

[@flyingoctopus9846]

Wonderful video. Hadnt seen your stuff before but will sub

[@naughtieindia]

Thumbs up to Pakistan Police from India. It’s good to see Karl is having positive experience in Pakistan. Guys like Karl bring in a lot of guests. So their word means a lot to us.

[@Deuwl]

Karl. I'm someone that's grown up in the West but I was born in Bangladesh. This might seem intrusive and scary but generally the cops want to keep foreigners safe. This man did you a favour. He was looking out for you. His idea of giving you a drive was his way to go to an extra length to be hospitable. What he didn't understand is that someone from the west values their freedom over being looked after. I would've been irritated as well if this dude was harassing me even though he was coming from a good place. It's a hard thing to adjust to. But sometimes these small towns harbour dangerous criminals. That's why he laughed at your naivety. Still, I understand where you are coming from. The title in the video is misleading. He didn't bust you. He was trying to be a gentleman but someone from there will never understand why you wanted to be left alone. The privilege we often take for granted in the west for security is not evident in a rural town in the sub continent.

[@MountReal786]

There’s parts in America in the west where you cannot walk alone at night either. Probably even more dangerous

[@stephens3909]

I agree that this is the case but also surprised that Karl divulged personal information such as where he was staying or that he was planning to walk alone to a stranger who hadn't shown any identification at those points. Thankfully he was like you said, a real police officer looking out for him but that could have been just enough information for Karl to be in trouble later that evening if things were more sinister. Scary interaction with good intentions it seems.

[@yousafshah2440]

@@MountReal786 That's true. Good and bad places everywhere but still why bring America into the question? We have to accept reality .. and that yes the police officer was protecting him because in these rural towns anything can happen.

[@flyingchimp12]

This is a good point, as an American it’s hard to even fathom how an officer could think an extra trip around the town instead of straight to his destination is at all acceptable. It’s just the difference in cultures though

[@krisb-travel]

yes maybe? OR, maybe the staff at that restaurant are part of an organized kidnapping group and this their scam where they send one of their buddies in to pretend to be a cop, offer him a ride home and then kidnap him. Karl responded perfectly, he did exactly what a traveler should do, you do not engage or accept invitations from random strangers who approach you, EVER. Good job Karl, ignore all the people in the comments, they have never traveled and have no experience with what they are discussing.

[@bigwendigo2253]

I’ve never been so jealous of a meal in my life. That fish looks freaking amazing!

[@ambarsarwala]

Really Feeling like.. hungry...

[@NoName-qe4yx]

I would eat 4 or 5 of them lol

[@mjremy2605]

Not hard to make it yourself. Use Tandoori paste from a jar, mix with yoghurt, fresh grated ginger and garlic, lemon juice, garam masala, sea salt, oil, and smear on fish. BBQ in fish grill thingie. Remove, slice open, smear some more of the paste, lemon juice, sliced veggies and grill slightly longer. Fish is cooked very fast, don't overcook or you will have rubber.

[@MultiLen10]

When people tell you how amazing these places are, you think i can go and be sensible and safe but it is amazing how fast things can go scarily wrong even when no problem exists. The vast majority are good people and karl highlights this perfectly

[@BayLeafff]

If I didn't pick up your NZ roots in your accent Karl I'd have figured it out by that good old Kiwi stubbornness! I respect it because I'm the same having grown up on the West Coast :) Pretty heart warming to see how hard the officer pushed to keep you safe when there was possibly something dodgy going on in the background, seems like a good man.

[@mrunknown2664]

as a pakistani i'd like to say that im glad that a policeman randomly saw you and because of him today this video is not much worst then it is right now, i mean i understand that every vloger want a pure local experience but some places are actually "not safe" for real bruh.

[@dherman0001]

Best comment!

[@Dennan]

bruh :P

[@xnoodsx]

Karl. I understand you trust the city. I'm sure most of the locals are flattered to receive such trust from tourists. But it seems like Pakistani police and authorities is taking extra measures to ensure guests have a good time and to promote tourism. There are bad people in every country and city. Police best interest to look after you. You represent 99% to 100% tourists in the area. Anything bad happens to you is super bad tourism for them. Either bad experience or whatever extreme mugged and killed on the streets. I don't think the government wants to stomach either outcome. Imagine the news gets out. A peaceful tourist went about his day to get to know the city. Gets mugged and stabbed. Returns flight to his family in a casket. But it was cool to see the mutual respect from Karl and police to Karl.

[@MohammadAhmadNaz-jy7fi]

Karl, you are absolutely right. I took my two children to Delhi, India, and on another occasion, to Karachi, Pakistan. In both countries, my children had loose motions and temperature, and I had to rush back to England on both occasions. After that, I gave them only boiled Water or Tea and hot food. From London, England.

[@umemployedable]

as a foreigner speaking their language - that puts you on a whole next level of respect with them. Thats why you got a drive around the town.

[@TNM001]

they drive him around so they know where he is while his room gets a makeover. he got on their radar and got made over...to find out if he is just another dumbo who shouldn't be there or if he has other motives.

[@عمار-ج2خ]

their language is punjabi not urdu 😂😂

[@naumansindhu]

He is real security person at 6:42 he said I take care hotel one to send foreign tourist without security in Punjabi, he is really concern about your safety but could not explain it to you nicely and make you comfortable. He should not sit in-front of you while you are eating. but these people have no such training. Most of these police men come from Villages near big cities where u have to be rough and tough to survive and that shows in their personality.

[@stovikz]

This makes me want to visit Pakistan considering how protective they are of tourist, MUCH LOVE FROM MEXICO 🇲🇽 🇵🇰

[@doucefrance5481]

but in Hellxico who will protect us 😄😆🤣 Cartel? but they are so many cartels, +6...

[@miket2951]

@@doucefrance5481 You'll get the ISIS Cartel special there

[@BT-qs7id]

BOTH failed states 🤦‍♂️

[@stovikz]

@@doucefrance5481 Tell that to the Ten’s of Millions of American/European immigrants that moved and live in Mexico. Live in fear all your life if you want kitty cat 😂😂

[@staxz1]

Bro shut up

[@chesswithbill]

This is so true in the world. People that haven't experienced it don't know what they're missing. ;P You handled the situation well, sir! A lot of people freak out.

[@robertawiese]

That officer was really looking out for your safety… he probably knew something you didnt and was not gonna let you get in danger on his watch… respect for that cop

[@charliehelyes]

he wasn't even wearing a uniform. He should be free to take a risk if he so chooses.

[@優さん-n7m]

The security was genuinely concerned seeing a foreign person in that area, without any police. It could be dangerous for your well being to be there at that time.

[@brownasiankid1782]

Yep, a dumb white male holding camera everwhere, not realizing his surroundings, will ofcourse make police concerned smh. Even in the USA its dangerous

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Man in the beginning I was feeling really dubious but how sweet the policeman was. Absolutely loved the way he spoke so gently with you and made sure you were safe. Incredible. Love from an Indian living in the UK 🇬🇧

[@khalidraza4574]

I can understand you are a free traveller but one thing we all should do as foreigners is cooperate with the law enforcement agencies. You are most welcome here in Pakistan, however unfortunately we have some security issues and for that our law enforcement agencies don’t want anything bad happen to anyone. It is quite good how they promptly came to your assistance. If you have done nothing wrong, then you don’t have to worry at all. I hope you’ll take this positively. And again, you are most welcome here. Regards,

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

if Pakistani police are anything like police in every other country I've been to or have close friends in, innocence never means you have nothing to worry about.

[@Chrissy411]

That’s so nice.

[@callumcoyne5850]

It’s us who should have security look at Britain it’s ruined

[@johnnyreb8200]

If you've done nothing wrong lol..that's the excuse of every tyranny for taking away their citizens rights and freedom

[@cosmicegg1283]

I hope your police can find a more convincing way to execute this.

[@jayanththerokr]

I'm Indian and my whole view of Pakistan has changed when the police officer said 'you are our sweet guest'.

[@awapuhi9]

Took this long for that to happen, eh?

[@SpeedKing..]

that's bad

[@npb1748]

barra strong propaganda he apki tarf phir to. Pakistanis are just human beings like you and any other people from any other country. They have similar problems, needs, wants, desires, dreams, thoughts, ideas, good days bad days just like you. I would highly recommend that you turn off your media and stop listening to people in your country who have had no actual interactions with a Pakistani. Form your decision and opinion with your own experiences. It is really mind boggling and saddening when people make these statements like you made. Kind of makes me happy that propaganda is not that bad on our side because my experience regarding Pakistani's opinion on Indians is actually relatively positive and very human. Statements like "wo bhi insaan he jaise hum he bas political masle he" are mostly what i find from the locals, rural and urban.

[@onlygknows7793]

@@npb1748 Well said.

[@whocares3132]

wow how st**id you are people like you end up in Afghanisthan and gets Killed thats what happened to a Bengali woman few years ago.

[@destinykid.18]

The Police officer was really kind and truely cared for you..Kudos to the officer!

[@RDFContent]

I disagree, imagine that happening in a western country - even though protecting, it would be are you a racist?!!?!

[@RDFContent]

Aint we supposed to be one?

[@HM-wn2in]

@@RDFContent yeh but it's not a western country. The rules are different. There's nothing wrong with security. I'm sure it's annoying but some inconvenience for safety is a trade off we'd all make.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

@@HM-wn2in well sorry ur brainwashed in ur culture to be on a chain like a puppy this guy was nosey and it seemed like he didnt want him there

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

@@RDFContent exactly very nosey and weird he stayed there too long interrogating him too

[@ZephHorner]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and have been expecting this to happen to you. You are far to complacent travelling about in these third world countries. I’ve been travelling india for 10 years now every year I go but I never let my guard down when it comes to my security of me and my valuables. Guess lesson learned from this and luckily it turned out well 🙏 thank goodness as we want any traveller to enjoy the country they visit and only report fabulous experiences about that country 💕 take care 🙏🙏 I’m a solo female

[@AdityaKumar69]

why do you keep coming to india if you don't feel safe here?

[@ZephHorner]

Many reasons being a doctor hospital education and medical training with equipment we send from my country to India which is far more advanced than what India has. Support 3 girls to be fully educated and part of 3 charities in India 🙏

[@AdityaKumar69]

@@ZephHorner you can stay in whatever "first world country" you came from. we can make our own medicine.

[@AdityaKumar69]

@@ZephHorner well india can make its own medicines. you can stay in whatever "first world country" you belong to.

[@TrilogyMedia]

Hey Karl , Art is here typing. Love watching your videos, especially after going to different parts of India and learning so many awesome things there. Hopefully one day we can explore places together! ( or bust few scammers as well lol 😂) Cheers Man

[@archismaanrudra876]

Thank you sir for the great things u have done 👍! Thanks for bringing down all the scammers u guys busted

[@Roger67164]

@@dukeofthedance8062 imagine someone typing such a thing and then being like "English is not my native language. Therefore, please excuse any mistakes I may have made"💀

[@not._.allian]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. PLEASE COME TO PAKISTAN. ❤

[@motherisape]

Omg Art love your sense of humor can't believe your hear

[@linkinpark2336]

Yesss!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kifropu]

This was really touching how they were genuinely concerned about your safety. Be careful out there boss

[@fromwheelstomeals8055]

Yeah if anything happened to the foriegners then it is matter of country's image.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

no that was actually shady

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

just showed how oppressive that country is sooo concered he wants to harassu and dictate what u do and where u go like ur beloved daddy government that u worship

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

@@fromwheelstomeals8055 this did ruin the image, showed how opressive pakistan is and now they will get less visitors

[@Guiltfreedelight]

Don't let them touch you too much. 🤣🤣 Recent bomb blast has occurred near college, made Chinese lecturers to leave pakistan.

[@HaseebKh00n]

Police officers of respected areas usually get suspended when something happened to foreigners . May be his Officer was extra cautious.

[@hardave17]

He did mention he's going to go give the hotel a telling-off... oops

[@HaseebKh00n]

@@hardave17 Yes because hotel staff didn't inform the Police about foreigner.

[@juandenz2008]

@@HaseebKh00n It sounds like the hotel is supposed to provide a security guard to foreign guests.

[@AmitKumar-zk9pq]

This is the real deal. 😁More than the safety of the tourist the policeman is concerned about the drama, hassle and tension that will follow his job if something happens to a tourist. Imagine Karl Rock's video all over CNN if terrorists get to him

[@Jokertroll002]

@@AmitKumar-zk9pq What are you trying to say lmao, and tbvh they were only trying to protect him…. You’re an absolute nonce 💀

[@hussbilbs]

"I hope this will make you feel more confident about going into random stores on the street" lol

[@MarcoScapelitte]

After watching the way the man was looking out for your well interest, I think a better title is deserved, especially when there are many people who are going to judge this just by the title.

[@creativecredence850]

A very fair point, but the title and thumbnail are the only advertisement a video gets. I don't know if I would have watched if it was called "Awesome police in pakistan". I thought there was some obscure law against eating fish in Pakistan and that's why I clicked.

[@joshp816]

💯

[@Blunaaz]

@@creativecredence850 yeah I agree, but there are always ways to make a title catchy without being misleading

[@MorbidLyre]

Clickbait innit?

[@mhariszeeshan]

People are more willing to the Negative Side of Pakistan than it's positive one. That thumbnail, tittle and the editing were to increase views and attention.

[@chroniclesofjay]

They identified themselves, the police was polite, professional, stated their purpose (to provide you with security), offered to buy you food (because you are a guest), gave you a trip around town, drove you back to the hotel and said nice things about you. I'm really not sure where or how you can find fault in such hospitality.

[@ddemons4730]

yes but they at no point showed their credentials so id be weary aswell

[@popermen694]

Not in the US :(.

[@nexisol7760]

because people lie. police do not just approach people, its not their job to approach good citizens lol

[@dp7933]

@@pr0m0c0de Exactly. He was probably being "handled" by the government. The police effed with him and forced him into a car and controlled his movements.

[@JBrander]

Not really sure if you're being sarcastic or not. lol

[@abnusahtravels9396]

Hi karl, you speak urdu so well. ❤️. I am from Pakistan. In the smaller cities there might be some security problems so that is why the hotels are instructed to send a security guard with any foreigner who is leaving the hotel for a walk. It is for the well being of the foreigner. It is only for the security of the guest so that he doesnt face any unwanted situation or trouble. The hotel guys were bound to provide you the security during your walk but perhaps you denied them or probably they made a mistake. The Police guy did a wonderful job. Sometimes even if a Pakistan national visits some other city, he may face a scam, fraud or theft and you are still a foreigner. Salutes to the Police guy who fulfilled his duty in a best manner. Whether you understand or not, there was something unpleasant which the security guys had smelled and wanted to keep you safe from it. . I am amazed how professional that Police guy was. ❤️❤️❤️lots of Love for that Police officer.

[@yvanleivacastro6027]

I agree with you. Sometimes you are tagged as a tourist alone, easy pray. Nobody seems bad but they give informations about you to bad guys to prepare troubles. Perhaps an agent ear something in preparation and call for security guard. I'm really impressed by the attention. Public servants doing a good job. 👍🏼 Enjoy and take care.

[@justincase9471]

Wow, your country really turned out great when you need to send security along with tourists. Guess which country I will never visit in my life.

[@abnusahtravels9396]

@@justincase9471 Sir. The area which he is visiting is a remote area and not a big city. These are thr precautionary measures for the safety of foreign tourists against any possible scam. Most areas of Pakistan are considered safest for tourists. I dont need to guess whether or not you want to visit whichever country but Pakistan has got some most beautiful sceneries and most welcoming people.

[@Secularworld60]

Thanks for clearing that up abnusah i was having cynical thoughts about the cop , and had my doubts that he actually was a cop

[@abnusahtravels9396]

@@Secularworld60 The security departments of Pakistan are committed for the security and safety of the public and specially towards the safety of tourists from other nations.

[@michaelsantopadre3449]

I love how he adds the little head shakes they do when he speaks their language🤣🤣

[@DutchManticore]

Honestly this is brilliant. What a good way to protect your foreign visitors. A lot of respect for this police man and the way they locally deal with this.

[@John-f1q1p]

A man in plain clothes approaches me, tells me I need security and insists we go for a little ride, there's no chance in hell I'm going with him. Karl could read and play the situation correctly with his language and experience, but this would be an awful way to treat the average tourist.

[@SteveNojob]

I can see where you're coming from but this is almost a third would country so for them it's normal. But at the same time I would not be traveling alone to an area where this be would an issue.

[@rakeshmehra6321]

At first I thought Karl was in trouble. But didn't expect this level of security in Pakistan!

[@Yourebeautyfull]

Yeah it looked like a very sketchy situation... I would not have trusted that guy either, since he suddenly comes out of nowhere and was so persistent about him coming with him. Seems a bit creepy :P

[@mathewwhite524]

Amazing to see your experience in Pakistan. I think it’s good that the local police are aware that there is danger to foreign travelers. Though I’m sure it was frustrating because you seem to immerse yourself in the culture when you travel, it ultimately is a good thing to have them looking out.

[@Lucas-mf1tc]

Currently planning a trip. I’ve ran into this “protectiveness” of tourists in other countries in the region. It’s a little frustrating (I also travel solo), but one missing tourist effects their economy. They have a respect for guests thats awkward for westerners.

[@billmack6474]

"you should listen to others sometimes" he's very right. There are too many cases of people thinking they will be fine going to places with bad people naively and ending up headless. Even I have done this and almost didn't make it out but at the time I wasn't afraid to die.

[@ThaqtRamone]

What happened?

[@billmack6474]

@@ThaqtRamone I went into gang territory people kept telling me not to go to but I'm ignorant and had a death wish. Downtown Memphis Tennessee near the community college. I went solo down one street to smoke a blunt by myself while my homeboys went another. When I ran back into them at the corner a whole bunch of vice Lords were walking behind me like 15 deep with the head dude smoking on an extendo with his gun in hand. I knew they were there but I didn't react because it was better to act like I didn't.

[@krisb-travel]

yes maybe? OR, maybe the staff at that restaurant are part of an organized kidnapping group and this is their scam where they send one of their buddies in to pretend to be a cop, offer the tourist a ride home and then kidnaps him. Karl responded perfectly, he did exactly what a traveler should do, you do NOT engage or accept invitations from random strangers who approach you, EVER. Good job Karl, ignore all the people in the comments, they have never traveled and have no experience with what they are discussing.

[@billmack6474]

@@krisb-travel oh yeah cause it's impossible to verify if somebody is in fact law enforcement. Besides the fact that he could probably verify with a badge number and a phonecall to the local police before going with him I would doubt they would need to go to such measures anyways. Where I'm from if people want to kidnap or murder you they just do it, most people aren't going to snitch in neighborhood where those types of people live. But I love your assumptions tho I'm sure you know it all.

[@krisb-travel]

@@billmack6474 lol you dont think criminals have fake Police IDs? You dont think a kidnapper would have thought about that? ALSO, karl has no reason to verify his ID, hes simply sitting down and eating his meal, he did not ask for help. So why should he spend his dinner verifying some random guys ID who for some unknown reason is insisting he goes with him in his car.

[@aav9611]

Glad you're safe bro it is a pity you didn't get to fully enjoy that fish meal without interruption it looked delicious. Love from Queenstown 😊

[@Waaris_771]

Should’ve brought the fish with him ahaha

[@Sigmali0ns.49]

As a Pakistani, you got my comment from me now you're looking good speaking about pakistan good 😅😊😊😊

[@yahya.muhammad.khan1]

Hey Karl, you handled it like a pro! Also I really liked how the police officer dealt the situation and going his way out to make sure he carries out his duties properly. It's easier to prevent than feel sorrow! Anything bad happening to you means problems in diplomatic relationships between two nations and a change of your perception of Pakistan.

[@Delusionalcry]

BS just leave him alone. Why can't a person from another culture expect to be safe? Why don't you people who live in this country accept others. You have a problem fix it. We all bleed red.

[@Skadi9890]

@@Delusionalcry It's really nice to be ignorant huh?

[@bilzy7727]

@@Delusionalcry Not everyone thinks like that, better to be safe and take precaution than be sorry.

[@Kstunnnaman23]

@@Delusionalcry Hahah you sound like a sheltered person that hasnt even left your home town yet. World is a dangerous place, you wont understand this until you actually visit countries like this where a majority of the population is poor and desperate.

[@IanKorman]

Happy this worked out well for you and that you encountered ethical and well meaning police officers. Also being an international traveler I know exactly how you felt. I've had some incidents before where I barely escaped abduction and violence.

[@ntl9974]

Which countried

[@az.editz7]

Look Karl Pakistan cannot afford any foreigners getting hurt it’s already been hard to bring tourists back and if anything happens you know how the media is they won’t leave any opportunity like that it’s state policy that if a foreigner is seen he’s given an escort with him sometimes accessing the risk situation 🙏🏼

[@10sansari]

@@official.rajarshidutta no one talked about even blaming India? Foreigners were recently unfortunately attacked and killed so I think these people were probably on edge, understandably as Pakistan desperately needs more tourism as there's a plethora of potential already.

[@az.editz7]

@@official.rajarshidutta it’s not the matter that Pakistan is not safe it’s that if anything happens and by that I mean anything it will be a huge blow to already suffering tourism if a tourist would have been hurt in a western country people would have brushed it off but not in the case of Pakistan,stereotypes are still prevalent about Pakistan. Pakistan has seen record tourism in the last few years. Yes but I do agree things should soften up a little for tourists comfort 🙏🏼

[@Roger67164]

@@official.rajarshidutta I'm Indian and i can say that your comment doesn't make any sense. No one's talking about India here so stop bringing it up. Different countries have different situations to deal with and to be honest india isn't that great either.

[@Kataki50]

Ya man we all know how you people treat your minorities how can these people say Pakistan is a dangerous place right

[@aadilzzz_]

@@official.rajarshidutta well no one blamed raw, but as the blame game goes on both sides so it might be who know, but one thing for sure is that if any such incident happens, indian people and media makes sure to milk it properly against pak, sorry to say but that's the truth, you guys have even politicised the game of cricket

[@infinixgaming1791]

The police and locals knows things about the area that foreigners don't. Maybe Gangs or kidnappers oprate there? The Way he politely said "You should listen to others somtimes" confirmed it.

[@sunilmenon6344]

It seems that these people really cared about your well being. Good on them for going out of their way for a stranger and making sure nothing bad happened to you

[@gissie391]

I dont think so i think he needscto find out why

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

he seemed really nosey seemed like he wanted him out

[@IzayaTijisPrincess]

If I had to guess I would have said that they mistake him for fckn pewds cause damn they look alike

[@xee2fast4u]

As a person who has lived here (hometown) and worked there all my life, the Poilce Officer was rightfully there to protect you. Nankana Sahib though filled with beautiful places to visit and many things to offer to the Tourists, is also not far from crime. The town itself is very small and though safe during the day, surrounding villages can harbour some bad people out at night time. Hope you enjoy your stay there and stay out of trouble. Stay Safe

[@SinkingShips1998]

Being western I’m oblivious to the area. Was the concern for safety for overall criminals or like an organization in the area? I understand being foreign would be a case for concern, just wondering what specifically? Also great job to that officer!

[@KabobHope]

​​@@SinkingShips1998I think it was just an overall unsafe place to be walking alone at night. We have the same in New Orleans. Here, you're never very far from a bad neighborhood. Plus filming with the camera makes one look like like a tourist. I love the videos, but I think the local police know their area and were looking out for him. Props to them.

[@anthonyremotecollaboration7332]

As the saying goes, "Not on my watch". Security officials know the risks and are not out to waste their time or resources. So, if they go to a lot of effort and don't detail what the risks are, that means they are being very polite and knowledgeably concerned for your security. No security officials worth their salt are going to risk something bad happening on their watch through a lack of vigilance and precaution. Respect the professionals.

[@valaric_ns3000]

Yes. But in situations like this how do you tell who IS a professional and who is trying to take you down a dark alley to rob you. The world isn't as black and white as you have made it sound.

[@VREmirate]

Imagine going to England and being stopped and escorted by police back to your hotel. Nothing to be happy about. This was very rude.

[@zekion.]

@@VREmirate Yeah but if my life was in danger or if someone was eyeing me etc I'd actually be very thankful.

[@arnesq.3317]

@@VREmirate I'll do you one better. Imagine going to a run-down estate area in Grimsby as a doe-eyed foreigner. Or Brixton/Croydon. Or Fallowfield/Rochdale. Yeah I'd fucking love a police escort outta there

[@trashcanjely]

@@arnesq.3317 imagine taking a stroll in hackney thinking its like oxford street. foreigners i tell ya!

[@teufel___]

He seemed to have your best interest at heart sir. Glad he was there to escort you.

[@dakotawint]

I would have been more scared to follow them than to just walk alone! Egypt is the same way. Police not wearing uniforms demanding you follow them. Scary as a foreigner because you don't know what is real or fake

[@sugadaddy5771]

Nice to see u here spiritual brother..

[@poopiecon1489]

But Egypt is really bad

[@rishabhreloaded9615]

Hey dako

[@mre7550]

@@poopiecon1489 Youve put me off visiting Egypt

[@salam9025]

They really cared for him, they are cops they know what is going on, they are just doing their duty, you guys should understand. Not all places are safe without personal security, Im from south asia I would be very grateful to the cops in this kind of situation. Many people go missing every year, you guys should be understanding. I sense the situation and the cops are doing their duty rightly in this situation, they have intelligence and there must be a reason they ensure his security

[@sunnychekrs7597]

Karl you were wrong there, the Security and establishment seemed genuinely concerned for your safety. Sometimes you seemed rude and discourteous to the Security person and yet the person was understanding and accommodating. And this is from an Indian speaking for Pakistan. 😁 Edit: thank you all for the upvotes, did not think, imagine or expect. Truly overwhelmed 🙏. I did not mean or intend any disrespect to Karl. I myself reside and live in a foreign country wherein I don’t speak the local language. There’s been many an occasion, where you will come across fraudster’s impersonating Police officers and trying to cheat the gullible public. Having also traveled extensively one develops an innate skill and reflexes, which kicks in when you face such a fishy situation. In other situations you have the equanimity to conduct yourself with dignity. I have traveled in Asia, MiddleEast, Europe, and USA and can confidently say that one develops an instinct to smell danger

[@ratmaster4012]

Its just the instincts bro, he really got no clue they were cops as they were not in uniform or none even showed their id at first. For him they were just some random people asking his personal details nd i personally will be uncomfortable if someone randomly joins my table acting as security 😂😂

[@FahadFSA]

He was concerned for his own job

[@onlygknows7793]

@@ratmaster4012 It is a policy they adopted after the foreigners were being targeted for kidnappings.

[@Cykick]

Buddy, If a person approaches me and keps telling me that he would escort me to my hotel in the middle of the night, I'd be very skeptical about it. Even if the guys intentions are well, how are we to know. Anyone can just randomly dress up as ecurity, forge an identiy and escort us to danger. It's not the security guys fault. It's hard to trust people now

[@biggestcomplainer]

@@Cykick exactly …… although I’m fairly certain the states can be immensely more dangerous. I can vouch.

[@jonleonard4031]

What a credit this video is to Pakistan’s image and character. You see so much negative and to see polite decency is a fresh breeze.

[@lumpyrex007]

There is a reason why security wanted him back and safe.

[@TvshkaHumma]

@@lumpyrex007 There was likely chatter about possibly kidnapping him or God forbid worse.

[@what6336]

Banned from endia this guy is definitely doing something wrong

[@jyork85]

I don't see how this is good for Pakistan's image. Either the country is so dangerous that foreigners need a police escort. Or the country is not dangerous and police are massively overstepping their authority.

[@jonleonard4031]

@@jyork85 You miss the point as you provide the two extremes often presented to us for easy consumption. This vid is neither

[@andrewherold389]

It was a good thing you speak some of their lingo ! I've been to 30 countries and all I've learned was 'please',, 'thank you ', 'excuse me' , 'yes', and 'no'.

[@elaheboroujerdi5872]

We should definitely find the officer and commend him for being so good at his job and dealing with the stubbornness of a tourist who doesn't know how to read between the lines of what someone is telling him.

[@adarshsingh7842]

lol exactly

[@krisb-travel]

stubborness? lmao, a strange man comes up to him and says he'll stay with him and just says he does security work and you expect a tourist to say ''oh ok yes strange man please protect me''... no offence but you sound like the type of gullible person who falls for scams.

[@ivangohome]

I don't care about any hospitality from the Police. I always trusted the people - and I've been travelling for 30 years!

[@MrTVx99]

@@krisb-travel Nobody is saying that the misunderstanding was there at the start. But he posted the video after he got back to the hotel and he was acting frustrated and annoyed after he got dropped home safely and then even had the nerve to post a video like this disrespecting the cop, who might have saved his life that night. That's not fine.

[@krisb-travel]

@@MrTVx99 He went out for a nice meal, he did NOT ask for help, if im in japan or australia or new york and im eating a nice relaxing meal and a security guy sits at my table and WONT leave and says he is taking me home, i would be annoyed too. he did not ask for help, if the officer was truly worried he simply can wait outside in his car and then follow him home. Thats what sometimes police do in Mexico when they are concerned about a tourist, they will wait outside and follow the tourist home but usually the tourist will not notice.

[@Sam87hitk]

I mean, it's clear that they were looking out for you and I apologize if this sounds too harsh, but speaking a bit of Urdu doesn't make you any less foreign to that area. The agent who approached you clearly had some specific information that you did not, and the area is not as safe for foreigners at that time of night as you might have thought it to be. I think you've lived in Delhi long enough to know that parts of Delhi aren't safe to walk around after 11pm, especially for foreigners and women. The agent called the local station and clearly instructed them to make sure you got to your hotel safely, so it's quite possible that you were being followed by people who didn't have the best intentions towards you. That is why the police officer literally gave you a ride in his official vehicle to your hotel.

[@markmike7933]

I would LOVE to have security with me :) I'm American and am sure 99 percent of the time I'd be safe. But what about the other 1 percent? to be frank, a Pakistani in a very rural southern town just walking around in America when everyone else is white...you might be viewed with suspicion...it's not right but it's the way humans are sometimes. I don't know how much help you'd get from the cops there though!

[@chriscurtain1816]

It's the ride around town I found most scary. Our taxi driver in Bulgaria took us to the airport via a remote, run down industrial area. Then a short taxi ride back to our hotel in Moscow went miles out of the way. Both cases ended well, but at the time we thought we were in serious trouble. When our taxi was stopped in Karachi the police demanded our passports. We were there for the cricket and said they were in the hotel. They let us go. The taxi driver said we were very lucky we weren't arrested. Be careful out there.

[@jamesstreet228]

I was very surprised at how genuinely concerned the police are for the safety of tourists there.

[@myay8340]

@@chriscurtain1816 while Bulgaria is not really a dangerous place of course you should be aware of your surroundings. I don’t think that the taxi driver wanted to harm you anyway. I think he just wanted to take your money and drove around to make the trip longer and charge you more money. Of course like every other country there’s good neighborhoods and bad neighborhoods where you shouldn’t go even if you’re local.

[@firewater3523]

@@jamesstreet228 pakistan supports the taliban in neighbouring Afganistan, of course when a foreginer comes to such a country the officals are oblifated to make sure they are safe.