Wife of legendary boxer Mohammad Ali visits PAF Academy Asghar Khan

Being an enthusiastic aviator, the visiting dignitary flies a training mission in PAF's Super Mushshak aircraft

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ISLAMABAD: Khalilah Camacho Ali, the wife of former world heavyweight boxing champion Mohammad Ali Clay (late), on Sunday visited Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Asghar Khan, according to a press statement.

She interacted with officers and cadets during her visit to Flying Training Wing of the prestigious academy. Being an enthusiastic aviator with 830 flying hours to her credit, she flew a training mission in the Super Mushshak aircraft of Primary Flying Training Wing.

Speaking to the aviation cadets and flying instructors, she appreciated the professionalism of the instructors and training standards at the academy.

The visiting dignitary expressed her gratitude to Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, for inviting her to visit the academy and giving her the opportunity to fly a PAF training aircraft.

She further said that it was like a dream come true to visit the esteemed institution.

Earlier, Khalilah Ali also witnessed the final of Women Squash Tournament held at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad, as guest of honour.

She lauded the earnest efforts of Pakistan Squash Federation for providing world-class facilities to the young girls of Pakistan.