Update from the Field: Islamabad to Attock

This morning I arrived in Islamabad around 9 AM, ready for the next stage of the journey. What I didn’t know until being picked up, however, was that the partner I’m staying with—Nosrat—no longer lives in Islamabad. Instead, he and his family now live in a city called Attock, about an hour and a half away.

Because Nosrat is Afghani, and with the Pakistani government pushing to deport Afghan refugees even when they hold legal visas, his family relocated to this area for safety. Attock has become home to many Afghan refugees, and for the next several days, this is where I will also be based.

I knew Attock would be part of our trip because of outreach projects here, but I didn’t realize it would also become my temporary home.

Life and Work in Attock

Nosrat’s work is powerful and deeply humbling. He serves his own people—widows, orphans, and families living with no skills, no education, and no hope. His efforts are underground and quiet, but they are front-line work in every sense of the word. From teaching practical skills like sewing and English, to sharing hope in places where there is none, his life is poured out for the people around him.

Tomorrow, I’ll be visiting the center he uses for training and outreach. My prayer is to see if there’s a way I could hold medical clinics there—maybe a few days at a time. While I don’t believe this will become my daily base of operations, I do see it as a place where real impact can be made during future visits.

First Impressions

Attock feels so different from Karachi. The land itself is peaceful and beautiful, but the spiritual atmosphere carries its own weight and intensity. In less than twelve hours here, I’ve already sensed that while Nosrat’s ministry is incredible, it may not be my long-term, day-to-day partnership. Still, his dedication inspires me—he works quietly, tirelessly, 16–18 hours a day, unnoticed by the world but seen by Heaven.

Looking Ahead

From here, my journey will take me on to Lahore, where I plan to spend time among the brick kiln slaves. I’ll be moving that leg of the trip up a day earlier, heading out Sunday instead of Monday, to spend an extra day ministering, praying, offering free healthcare, and simply being present with them.

After Lahore, I’ll return to Karachi on the 13th for the final portion of my trip. That leg is strategically important, as I believe the long-term connection for healthcare and outreach will be confirmed there.

The Bigger Picture

Each stop along this journey has been a reminder that the work ahead isn’t about just one partner or one project. It’s about building a network of trusted friends, each serving in different ways, so that together we can reach the most vulnerable and the most forgotten.

So far, this trip has been both stretching and clarifying. I’m grateful for the opportunities, the people, and the ways I know God is leading me into a laser-focused vision for what’s next.

Prayer Request

Please keep Eden in your prayers—she’s been struggling with her stomach, and we’re believing for her healing.

Thank you for following along. I can’t wait to share more in the days ahead.

—Mindy