LONDON – British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan announced on Sunday he will becontributing Rs1 million to the fund for construction of dams in Pakistan.
In a video message posted on social media, the 31-year-old boxer said thatPakistan has a shortage of water and urged other influential Pakistanis tocontribute towards the cause.
“Pakistan has a shortage of clean drinking water in the country. I urgecelebrities and other locals to contribute towards the fund,” Khan said.
Recently, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar set up a fund forthe construction of dams to resolve the country’s water crisis.
Applauding the Pakistan Army and the government’s role in helping with thefund, the 31-year-old boxer added he will be contributing more funds afterhis next fight.
Khan will next fight Colombian Samuel Vargas on September 8 as he continueshis quest to earn a tilt at winning the welterweight world title.
Others who have contributed include Shahid Afridi, who pledged Rs1.5million to the fund, along with officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army,Navy and Air Force.
Earlier this week, the Pakistan Airline Pilots’ Association (PALPA)announced its members will also contribute three days salary to the fund.
During a hearing earlier this month, the Supreme Court had observed thatwater resources were crucial for survival and directed the authorities totake immediate and effective measures to build two dams — Diamer-Bhasha andMohmand.
Furthermore, the apex court had appealed to the general public, includingPakistanis residing abroad, to donate for the cause.
Justice Nisar himself has donated Rs1 million to the account created solelyfor the purpose of raising money.
The account bears Account number 03-593-299999-001-4 and IBN numberPK06SBPP0035932999990014 for raising funds for the construction of the twodams.