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YouTube Star Rajab Butt Avoids Jail with Animal Welfare Pact

1/30/2025

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Pakistani YouTube sensation Rajab Butt has dodged jail time by agreeing to produce 12 educational videos on animal welfare after facing backlash for illegally owning a lion cub gifted at his wedding. Acknowledging his misstep, he aims to inspire change and raise awareness about animal rights, while the cub finds a new home at Lahore Safari Zoo.

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Pakistani YouTube sensation Rajab Butt has dodged jail time by agreeing to produce 12 educational videos on animal welfare after facing backlash for illegally owning a lion cub gifted at his wedding. Acknowledging his misstep, he aims to inspire change and raise awareness about animal rights, while the cub finds a new home at Lahore Safari Zoo.