Pacoli

Building awareness. Strengthening bonds. Empowering families.

PACOLI New York Serving the Pakistani American Community

PACOLI New York Inc. is a not-for-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PACOLI is a non-religious and non-political organization serving the Pakistani American community in New York.

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Join PACOLI as a volunteer and make a real difference in the Pakistani American community

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We serve the Pakistani Americans through providing the cultural, social and political interaction to offer a variety of programs and services including charitable work at large scale.

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We invite you to join this great organization to work for the community. If you need any information, please do not hesitate to contact us for your query.
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Join us in uplifting communities. Your support fuels hope, unity, and positive change for families in need. Ready to contribute?

Contact Bashir Qamar at (347) 654-5685.

Helping Each Other

Our mission is to foster cultural, social, and political interactions among our members and to build bridges with mainstream U.S. politics. We engage in community service activities such as food drives, soup kitchens, voter registration, and other charitable works.

Our Mission

At PACOLI New York, we are the unbreakable thread weaving together the dreams of the Pakistani American community. For over 50 years, we’ve championed non-religious, non-political bridges of culture, education, and social empowerment—sparking festivals that echo laughter across generations, voter drives that amplify voices in the halls of democracy, and charitable waves that quench thirst in distant villages. We don’t just serve; we inspire action, foster unbreakable bonds, and transform challenges into triumphs. Join us—because when one rises, we all soar. Together, we’re not just building a community; we’re crafting a legacy of hope that echoes forever.

Our Story

In the vibrant mosaic of 1970s Long Island, a handful of Pakistani pioneers—far from home, yet fiercely connected—gathered in living rooms lit by shared stories and steamy cups of chai. That spark? It was PACOLI’s birth, founded by visionary Bashir Qamar, evolving from quiet mutual aid into a powerhouse of possibility. Through economic storms, 9/11 shadows, and global calls for unity, we’ve installed life-saving hand pumps in sun-baked Pakistani hamlets, fed thousands through soup kitchens, and celebrated independence with parades that paint New York green and white. Today, as trailblazers like our first female president Azra Dhar lead the charge, we’re expanding chapters nationwide—proving that one act of kindness ripples into revolutions. This isn’t just our story; it’s yours waiting to unfold. Step in, lend your fire, and let’s write the next chapter of unbreakable resilience and radiant joy. What will you ignite?