Speaking to the media, Khan strongly condemned the Peshawar carnage which led to loss of 150 lives in an army-run school earlier this month.
Khan, who is of Pakistani origin, has travelled to the country to show solidarity with the victims of the attack as well as their families.
“What has taken place in Peshawar is absolutely horrific and sickening,” the WBC welterweight world champion had told a news conference in Islamabad. “After recently becoming a father myself, I can’t imagine how the families of these innocent children are feeling.”
Last week, Amir also confirmed about his plans to hold an auction for a $45,000 pair of shorts to raise money to help rebuild the school.
The British boxer will also be holding a press conference at 4pm today.
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King Khan, showing the dedication of overseas Pakistanis to the motherland.
Bravo!
Pakistan and Pakistanis should learn a lesson from this.
Britain is by no means perfect, but it is a country where there are laws against discrimination and all sections of society are considered equal.
When there is no Mosque in an area, or is under repair, Churches often open their doors make spaces available for muslims to pray. Minority groups are protected.
Amir Khan is a product of that society - and what a great contribution he is making to Pakistan now with this academy.
We need to have less profile for Saudi and Iranian backed mullahs dividing Pakistan, and more investment in citizens / role models who build the country and contribute positively to society.