Boxer Amir Khan decides to visit LoC to 'raise voice for peace' in Kashmir
Last updated on: 24 August,2019 08:17 pm
Amir Khan said that he was grateful to the Pakistan Army and the DG ISPR for assisting in the tour.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan-born British boxer Amir Iqbal Khan on Saturday announced to visit to the Line of Control (LoC) despite rising tensions between India and Pakistan over occupied Kashmir.
Former unified light-welterweight world champion took to Twitter and expressed that he is coming to Pakistan to visit the LoC to raise his voice against the genocide of Kashmiris and bring the greater awareness to the horrible situation going on in the occupied valley.
I’m visiting Pakistan, Line of Control( LOC), to make my voice heard, bring greater awareness to the terrible situation in Kashmir and call for peace @UN charter Thank you @officialdgispr for the opportunity
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 24, 2019Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion said that he coming to the region for the huminatarian cause as a lot of innocent people are suffering in the occupied Kashmir.
Next week I am visiting Pakistan, Line of Control(LOC) on a humanitarian visit to raise my voice for peace, as a lot of innocent people are suffering. Thank you @officialdgispr for the opportunity #UNcharter #kashmir #peace
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) August 24, 2019Amir Khan said that he was grateful to the Pakistan Army and the DG ISPR for assisting in the tour.