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Boxer Amir Khan joins Pak cricket legend Imran Khan in fight against terrorism

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In a bid to show solidarity against Terrorism, British two-time world champion boxer Amir Khan has been accompanied by Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan and Veteran batsman Younus Khan during a visit to the recently attacked Peshawar school in Pakistan.

The Peshawar school recently came under the attack, where 141 children and teachers were mercilessly massacred by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.

Imran and Younus joined Pakistani origin boxer to meet survivors and distribute gifts to victims' relatives. Subsequently, he also had a meeting with the nation's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the Daily Star reported.

Amir further took to twitter saying that he is a boxer and not a politician, adding that he wants to be a people's champion and help make Pakistan a better, safer place for everyone.

 

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First Published: Dec 31 2014 | 11:25 AM IST

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