About - Hope of Punjab

Hope of Punjab flood relief work in Rajanpur

Our Story

Hope of Punjab is a humanitarian initiative founded to provide disaster relief, clean water access, and rebuild homes for flood-affected communities across Punjab, Pakistan.

Since 2022, we have been working alongside Khalsa Aid International to serve thousands of families in need. Our operations span across Rajanpur, Pakpatan, Bahawalnagar, Deepalpur, Muzaffar Garh, Chiniot, Jhang, and Dera Ghazi Khan — some of the hardest-hit regions of Punjab.

What began as an emergency response to the devastating 2022 floods has grown into a sustained effort to provide clean water, permanent shelter, and long-term community support to those who need it most.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

A world where the wounds of history are healed through empathy and understanding — where people embrace their roots, language, and culture with pride.

Our Mission

To provide disaster relief, preserve and promote shared Punjabi cultural heritage, reconnect families separated across borders, and celebrate our shared humanity.

Meet the Founder

Nasir Ali (Nasir Dhillon)

Born on February 4, 1984, in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, Nasir Ali is a passionate social activist and cultural bridge-builder whose work transcends borders. In 2015, he founded Punjabi Lehar, a YouTube channel and storytelling platform dedicated to preserving Punjabi heritage and documenting the stories of 1947 Partition survivors.

With over 2.3 million followers across social media platforms and more than 1,000 interviews with Partition survivors, Nasir has become one of the most influential voices in reuniting families separated across the India-Pakistan border for over 75 years.

Films & Productions

Nasir has acted in and produced films including Talash and Kabha Fuffad, using cinema as a medium to tell powerful stories of identity, culture, and resilience.

By-Road World Tour

Nasir has traveled extensively by road through UAE, Iran, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Morocco, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, and Indonesia, documenting stories and connecting communities along the way.

Media Recognition

His humanitarian and cultural work has been featured in BBC, NY Times, Washington Post, Indian Express, Dawn, The National, and Tribune India, among other international publications.

International Conferences

Nasir organized the International Punjabi Conference in 2024 and 2025, bringing together Punjabi speakers, scholars, and cultural leaders from across the globe to celebrate shared heritage.

Humanitarian Work

Nasir has volunteered extensively with Khalsa Aid International during Pakistan's floods, coordinating relief operations across remote kacha areas in some of the most inaccessible regions of Punjab.

Awards & Recognition

Nasir's tireless efforts in humanitarian relief, cultural preservation, and cross-border unity have earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards from communities and organizations around the world.

Connect with Nasir

Our Team

The dedicated people who run Hope of Punjab's operations on the ground

Waqar Bhinder

Community Leader | Social Activist | Media Producer

Waqar Bhinder is a well-known rural personality from Punjab, Pakistan, recognized for his contributions to agriculture, dairy farming, social welfare, and media projects. He represents the hardworking spirit of the Punjabi farming community and actively promotes positive change through both ground work and digital platforms.

During the flood crisis in Pakistan, Waqar participated in relief activities by distributing ration, clean water, and daily necessities to affected families. His focus has always been on helping underprivileged communities and standing with people in difficult times.

Waqar has also been involved in film and media-related projects that highlight Punjabi culture, village life, and real social issues. Through media, he promotes awareness, unity, and rural development.

Waqas Haider

Travel Creator | Entrepreneur | Volunteer Coordinator

Waqas Haider is a passionate traveler, digital storyteller, and travel content creator with a Bachelor's degree from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He is the Founder & CEO of Linking Borders Pvt. Ltd., a company dedicated to Sikh Religious Tourism in Pakistan, providing professional and culturally enriched tours for Sikh pilgrims visiting historical Gurdwaras.

Active on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat under the brand "Travel With Waqas Haider", he produces travel documentaries, cultural stories, and heritage-based content. He has traveled across 19 countries, gaining in-depth exposure to international tourism standards and cultural diversity.

Waqas has worked alongside Khalsa Aid International in flood-hit areas of Pakistan, helping to reach remote communities, running daily Langar services serving hundreds to thousands of people, setting up medical camps, and coordinating local teams and logistics. He also advocates for language preservation, interfaith understanding, and education initiatives for underprivileged communities.

Waqas Haider - Travel Creator & Volunteer

Allah Ditta

Social Activist | Project Manager | Relief Coordinator

Allah Ditta is a passionate and results-driven social activist from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, with a strong background in project management, public relations, and team leadership. He has been at the heart of Hope of Punjab's relief operations.

Through the Family Reunification Mission (Punjabi Lehar), Allah Ditta has successfully reunited more than 300+ families separated since the 1947 Partition. He has actively participated in multiple flood relief campaigns across Punjab, collaborating with Khalsa Aid International to provide humanitarian relief.

His on-ground achievements include rescuing flood-affected individuals, distributing cooked food, dry rations, and tents, and building 74 complete homes for displaced families. During the 2023 floods, he helped install 500+ hand pumps in Bahawalnagar and Satluj belt areas, and continues leading ongoing relief operations in 2025.

Partnership with Khalsa Aid International

Since 2022, Hope of Punjab has worked hand-in-hand with Khalsa Aid International, one of the world's leading humanitarian relief organizations. Together, we have responded to some of the most devastating natural disasters to strike Punjab.

During the 2022 floods in Rajanpur, our joint teams provided emergency rescue, food distribution, and medical assistance to thousands of displaced families. We operated Langar camps serving 1,500+ people daily, providing hot meals and clean drinking water in areas cut off from government aid.

Our partnership extended through the 2023 Satluj river floods, where we set up medical camps and relief stations, reaching remote kacha areas that were inaccessible to most relief organizations.

In 2025, our continued work together has expanded across Bahawalnagar, Deepalpur, Muzaffar Garh, Chiniot, and Jhang — bringing relief, clean water, and hope to communities still recovering from years of devastating floods.

Hope of Punjab and Khalsa Aid flood relief partnership

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