Rajab Butt says he’s the only Pakistani YouTuber covered by BBC

YouTuber Rajab Butt expressed gratitude for the fame and love he has received through his YouTube channel, claiming that he is the only social media influencer in Pakistan to have been featured by BBC News.

In a recent interview, Rajab discussed the recognition he earned through vlogging and also addressed the criticism he has faced over his social media content.

Speaking about Fahad Mustafa, Rajab said, “I genuinely used to admire him a lot. I never watched his dramas, but I used to watch Jeeto Pakistan. When I heard his statement, I wondered how a senior like him could speak like that.”

He added that he lost all admiration for the actor after those remarks.

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When asked about being featured in international media, Rajab stated, “I am the only YouTuber or social media influencer in Pakistan who has been covered by BBC News.”

He said it was an honor to be featured by the BBC, adding that even politicians in Pakistan aspire for such coverage. “I didn’t ask BBC to publish my story,” he said, adding that his channel went viral globally.

The host also mentioned that Rajab Butt’s arrest, which occurred shortly after his wedding, was reported by both the Daily Mail and BBC. The incident sparked controversy, with many critics claiming the episode was staged for attention.

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It is pertinent to note that BBC covered the news of Rajab Butt’s sentencing, where a court ordered him to make welfare videos for animals after he admitted to illegally keeping a lion cub. The case was filed by a wildlife officer under animal rights laws.

Rajab dismissed the criticism, saying, “I’m just a simple YouTuber. I don’t have the power to involve police and government departments to stage such a big drama.”