Should You Move Back to Pakistan in 2026? | My 5-Year Review

It has now been around five years since we moved from the UK to Pakistan, so I thought it was time for a proper long-term review. In this video I look back at the decision with the benefit of five years of actual day-to-day life in Pakistan — not just the excitement of relocating. I talk about what turned out better than expected, what has been more difficult, how the move affected our children and their education, the importance of income and financial stability, what I still miss about the UK, and most importantly: Knowing what I know now, would I still make the move from the UK to Pakistan? I also share some thoughts on who I think should consider relocating to Pakistan — and who should probably think very carefully before doing so. If you are an overseas Pakistani thinking about returning, or someone comparing life in the UK vs Pakistan, I hope this gives you a realistic perspective based on long-term experience. I’ve recently gone through years of comments on this channel, and I’m going to make more videos around the questions people are actually asking. So if you are seriously considering relocating to Pakistan, leave one thing in the comments: what is the single biggest thing stopping you from making the move? My next video will look at our actual cost of living in Pakistan in 2026, including the main monthly expenses for a family. Topics covered: Moving from UK to Pakistan Relocating to Pakistan Returning to Pakistan from abroad Life in Pakistan after 5 years Cost of living in Pakistan Schools and children in Pakistan Working and earning after relocation UK vs Pakistan lifestyle Overseas Pakistanis returning home #Pakistan #OverseasPakistani #RelocationToPakistan #UKtoPakistan #LifeInPakistan #MovingToPakistan