Indian Ministers Praise Pakistani Citizen for Saving Lives During Hajj
Indian ministers have praised a Pakistani citizen for saving the lives of around 17 Indian pilgrims during the extreme heat of Makkah earlier this year.
Asif Bashir, a 32-year-old from Peshawar, works as a database supervisor at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During Hajj, he volunteered to assist pilgrims, demonstrating remarkable courage and compassion.
Bashir made history by saving the lives of around 26 pilgrims, including 17 Indians, who had fainted due to the extreme heat. He provided water, life-saving medicines, and even carried multiple pilgrims on his shoulder for distances of three to four kilometers.
Indian Authorities Recognized Bashir's Bravery
Indian authorities in Saudi Arabia recognized Bashir's bravery. Minister for Parliamentary Affai...