Boxer Amir Khan visits Thar, vows to build water wells
British boxer Amir Khan distributed water pumps in the area and vowed to work for the betterment of the local community
August 18, 2016
THAR: British boxer Amir Khan visited Thar on Thursday where he toured different villages and oversaw the work of the Amir Khan Foundation in the region.
Amir, along with his wife, arrived in Nagarparker district of Thar via a helicopter, from where the two, along with Pakistan Army officials, visited villages in Islamkot.
The Bolton-born boxer distributed water pumps among residents of the villages and pledged to build water wells in the area through his foundation. He also vowed to work for the betterment of the local community especially in the sectors of water and health.
Amir documented his visit to Thar on Twitter, where he lauded the courage of the locals and urged people to support the humanitarian efforts in the region.
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
He also posted pictures with locals.
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
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
He also thanked Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and other officials.
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
