Jamshed Barki (Photographer and Vlogger)
When people hear the name Waziristan, their minds immediately turn to militants, terrorism, armed clashes, weapons and other stereotypes and misperceptions. But, Jamshed Burki is now trying to change all this, using only his camera.
A graduate of Comsat University Abbottabad, Burki is a passionate photographer and Vlogger from Kaniguram of tehsil Ladha in South Waziristan. His aim is to show the world that Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a whole, are peaceful and have as much potential for tourism as any other part of Pakistan.
He promotes a different picture of the tribal region as well as of Pakhtuns to the wider world through creating videos about Waziristan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which help people see another side to the region.
In his travel videos, whether done solo on his motorbike or with friends, Burki serves as a guide and recommends itineraries too. The Waziristani Vlogger has gained a greater following since uploading his videos across diverse social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — he has more than 127,000 followers on TikTok alone.
Burki says his family always supported him in his field, which is why he is moving in the right direction according to his vision, to show the world a positive image of Pakhtuns and the regions that have often been stereotyped.
