Photo op alert: 'Humans of New York' to come to Pakistan

E-Paper | April 30, 2026

It's finally happening: popular photo blog 'Humans of New York' (HONY), which documents the stories and experiences of ordinary people in its street portrait series, is coming to Pakistan in August.

This was announced by the blog creator, Brandon Stanton, in a Facebook post today:

This is a wish come true for many Pakistanis. HONY, which has over 14.2 million followers on Facebook and over 3.5 million followers on Instagram, has a big following in Pakistan.

In September last year, Stanton visited India during HONY's 50-day world tour. The HONY-inspired 'Humans of Karachi' Facebook page, run by photographer Khaula Jamil, called for its followers to send a collective shout-out to Stanton, inviting him to Karachi:

And the humans of Karachi were heard. Although Stanton was unable to visit due to visa issues, he made a promise to visit:

Looks like Stanton has made good on his promise!

His fans are delighted:

They sent lots of good wishes his way:

Some have suggestions for his travel itinerary:

Others are already planning their HONY moment:

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Farhan

Jul 30, 2015 09:34am

Great news! The law and order situation has improved significantly since the last couple of year and specially after zarb-e-azb has started. I hope this tour turns out to be a memorable one for HONY and for Pakistan

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Karachitte

Jul 30, 2015 09:36am

Its really a good news that finally Pakistanis (real Pakistani aka Mango People) will have an opportunity to share their experience of life with the rest of the world and show the world that an ordinary Pakistani is a peace loving and adorable character and not the otherwise!

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syed

Jul 30, 2015 09:41am

Welcome to Pakistan, I hope it's a memorable trip ! YOU'RE THE MAN !

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Javid Mir

Jul 30, 2015 09:44am

thanks and most welcome. Building the image of Pakistan possitive, and peaceful.

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Shahid USA

Jul 30, 2015 09:51am

I know Pakistani Consulate are very cooperative and they will sure welcome you so do we

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Aamir Shah

Jul 30, 2015 10:17am

We must welcome such visits, this land is replete with natural beauty..... Secondly, please stop publish bearded, brute images- instead portray only the younger dynamic generation like millennials and beyond in a positive light. Thank you!

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Adnan Jidaker

Jul 30, 2015 10:41am

You are welcome in the land of pure. I can bet anything , you will be overwhelemed by the love and hospitality of Pakistanis. That would be your one of the most memorable trip.

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Muhammad Umer

Jul 30, 2015 10:43am

Welcome to the land of Respect...Looking forward to welcome you in the month of Independence plus a huge applause is waiting for you MAN! :-)

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Nomi

Jul 30, 2015 10:46am

We welcome people from all sorts of life. Pakistan is a peace loving country .

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Qahoo

Jul 30, 2015 11:59am

On one hand who will take responsibility for the security & safety & on the other hand we don't want Other countries intelligence poking their nose in Pakistan. Since , all their NGO's working for them who were collecting information/ Data, have been stopped & been given limited access to everything while being monitored by PAKISTAN. So this seems fishy & not good.

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Warda Saleem

Jul 30, 2015 12:09pm

I am excited about his visit. Do share his plans and places where we can welcome and see him. Thumbs Brandon :) Warda

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Jawad

Jul 30, 2015 12:35pm

You are Welcome to Pakistan

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Semab

Jul 30, 2015 12:40pm

You are most welcome and you will be loved and welcomed everywhere....

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Shahnaz

Jul 30, 2015 12:54pm

Very exciting news that Human of New York are coming to Pakistan. Welcome and looking forward to have you here. Pakistani's won't disappoint you. In fact the world will find out so much good about Pakistan and Pakistani's.

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Khaula Jamil

Jul 30, 2015 01:16pm

As I said on the Humans of Karachi page, the mothership is arriving! Amazing opportunity for Brandon to see just how amazing Pakistan is. I really wish I get to meet him :)

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Doniya

Jul 30, 2015 01:17pm

I'm a big fan of him I really wish he comes and visit from north to south.

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haque khan

Jul 30, 2015 01:41pm

Awes0me!

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Warda Saleem

Jul 30, 2015 02:13pm

@Khaula Jamil ..lets plan to arrange his grand welcome :) we all can do it through your 'People of karachi' page. lets do it

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Amer RAO

Jul 30, 2015 04:39pm

Pakistan is a beautiful country. People are very friendly.

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Man From uncle

Jul 30, 2015 06:31pm

You would be out of your mind to visit Pakistan

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Sonny Afridi

Jul 30, 2015 06:51pm

I love Humans of New York. It's a moment of peace and remembrance of humanity and the simple things in a not so simple life. I have fond memories of the picture of the Pakistani wall street banker. He was well dressed and had the most amazing mustache - all his brothers were back home in Pakistan serving the Pakistani Army.

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Leena

Jul 30, 2015 07:02pm

this is amazing news and so unexpected and out of the blue. Feeling burst of positivity. Thank you Brnadom for your braveness . good luck. we need more interesting people like you in the world.

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Moona

Jul 30, 2015 07:05pm

Welcome!

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Sara

Jul 30, 2015 08:08pm

I'm sure Imran Khan will jump at this photo opportunity to promote himself.

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TRUTH

Jul 30, 2015 09:03pm

Pskistanis and Goverment offical should speed up his visa. We needs ppl like him who can give a good image to Pakistan which isnt as bad as Mexico drug killings and US shootings everyday.

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Jamal

Jul 31, 2015 03:14am

Welcome to Pakistan

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Jul 31, 2015 07:12am

@Karachitte lets make sure he comes to Karachi...Human of Karachi you have been heard. I guess every city of Pakistan including Karachi since I am from here, ensures he visits them so he can feel and create best of the Pakistan!

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