The UK-based pugilist posted pictures of his recent visit on Twitter, urging people to assist with the humanitarian effort of bringing clean water to the residents of the area.
Great time at Thar Parker. Got an amazing welcoming by the locals. @AKFoundation will build water wells in the area pic.twitter.com/GyQMJse66N
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 18, 2016
Amir Khan’s boxing event packs a punch
The 29-year-old mixed with the locals during his tour and also thanked Pakistan Army officials for their constant support.
2 young kids, they wouldn't leave me alone. Become my new best friends in Thar Parker. @AKFoundation pic.twitter.com/on2xIozvKg
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 18, 2016
Big thanks to the Pakistan army COAS and @AsimBajwaISPR @Shafiqcapricon for all the help and support in Thar Parker pic.twitter.com/RK0KZAnySU
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 18, 2016
My wife @FaryalxMakhdoom getting treated so well from the women in Thar. She wants to support @AKFoundation more pic.twitter.com/DnCSI2WJwa
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 18, 2016
Tiny huts that people live in but they still happy and thankful. @FaryalxMakhdoom @Taz786khan @ishfaqfarooq pic.twitter.com/5ZA4gcPNqh
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 18, 2016
General Raheel gifts boxer Amir Khan antique British pistol
The Brit added that due to the foundation’s work, nearly 800 people are able to obtain clean drinking water and he hopes to continue on this effort.
The tanks @AKFoundation built give atleast 800 people clean water. They so thankful because they normally would walk 3km.
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 18, 2016
Earlier this year, Khan held a high-end charity event, under the aegis of the Amir Khan Trust to raise funds for drilling two wells in Thar.
The boxer’s tour stretched over three days with a meet-and-greet at a local mall taking place on May 31, followed by a public workout at the Frere Hall the next day.
Boxer Amir Khan pledges two wells for Thar
The main event, which featured eight international boxers, took place on June 2 at a local hotel.
“It is a fund-raising event to drill two water wells in Thar,” the organisers told The Express Tribune. “The main event will be properly recorded as Khan wants to bring international boxing to Pakistan.”
Meanwhile, hospitality partners of Amir Khan Trust, Pearl Continental Hotels, revealed that the charges for the Main Fight Night were set at Rs150,000 for a table of 10 people each.
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