British boxer Amir Khan has promised help to rebuild the Pakistani school where over a hundred children were massacred in what is being termed as one the deadliest terror attacks the country has faced.
Amir, who has Pakistani roots, travelled to the troubled country to show solidarity with the victims and their families.
“What has taken place in Peshawar is absolutely horrific and sickening,” the WBC welterweight world champion 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,” he added.
A team of heavily armed terrorists stormed the army-run school in the northwestern city of Peshawar last week, slaughtering almost 150 people, including 134 children.
The attack has shocked the world and 28-year-old Amir pledged to do what he could to help.
“I am willing to offer my help to the government of Pakistan and all the stakeholders… Any help from my side, to rebuild the damaged school and to help the fight against terrorism,” he said.
“I want to start doing more work here, to build gyms here. I want to show people that we can improve the country. There are a lot of good fighters here, there’s a lot of talent in Pakistan that it is not being used and I am here to help and show my support,” he added.
He said he would be setting up Amir Khan academies for young people in some Pakistani cities. Through his foundation, he would support Pakistani children in health and education sectors.
Last week, Amir said he has plans to auction a $30,000 pair of shorts to raise money to help rebuild the school.
