Asif Bashir (Pashto, Urdu: آصف بشیر; Born 30 December 1993) is a Pakistani rescue worker, volunteer and philanthropist from Peshawar, Pakistan who gained national and international recognition for his role in the rescuing of 17 Pilgrims during 2024 Hajj extreme heat disaster.
His involvement in rescue services and disaster management spans several years, during which he has volunteered in various capacities, including flood and avalanche relief operations.
[6][7] On June 22, 2024, during extreme heat conditions, Asif Bashir participated in the rescue of 17 Indian, British, and Canadian nationals affected by severe weather.
While serving as a guide volunteer, he provided medical assistance to over 360 individuals by distributing water and oral rehydration salts (ORS).
His act to help people across national and religious boundaries also led to comparisons with the famous Bollywood character "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".