From Near Death to Lisbon Bolt Driver: Khurram’s Incredib...

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Meet Khurram Malik, a Pakistani Bolt driver in Lisbon who works 14 hours a day, six days a week — all to support his wife and daughter as they build a new life in Portugal.In this episode of People Of Lisbon, Khurram opens up about:• Learning to drive at just 13 years old in Karachi• Surviving 22 days on a ventilator during the 2020 COVID outbreak• Starting from zero in a new country• Dealing with drunk passengers, lost iPhones, and Lisbon’s chaotic parking• His dream of becoming… a Uber helicopter pilot• What he believes is the true secret to happinessKhurram’s honesty, humour, and resilience make this one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever filmed.Join Club People of Lisbon!Unlock exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes content, and special offers for just €10/month! Support the ongoing production of our stories and connect with the People of Lisbon community.👉 www.peopleoflisbon.comHuge shout-out to our amazing sponsors for making this video possible!✨ Tribe Social Club – Find your Lisbon Tribe.👉 www.findyourtribe.app/socialclub🇵🇹 Practice Portuguese – Making learning Portuguese fun and easy!👉 www.practiceportuguese.com🌍 Moviinn – Moving Abroad Made Simple👉 www.moviinn.com🎥 Video by: Stephen O’Regan📩 For Business Contact: [email protected]📸 Photography by: Rita Ansone📩 Contact: [email protected]

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Meet Khurram Malik, a Pakistani Bolt driver in Lisbon who works 14 hours a day, six days a week — all to support his wife and daughter as they build a new life in Portugal.In this episode of People Of Lisbon, Khurram opens up about:• Learning to...

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