Boxer Amir Khan, wife Faryal Makhdoom meet PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom met with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday to discuss about furthering sports in the country. 

During the meeting, Amir Khan expressed his desire to play a role in promoting boxing in Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke of the huge potential Pakistani youth has in sports, adding that the positive use of their abilities was the government’s priority.

On Wednesday, Faryal Makhdoom posted a picture on Twitter showcasing her along with husband Amir standing beside the premier, captioning it as:

“Pleasure meeting @ImranKhanPTI today in Islamabad, Pakistan.”

Amir Khan and wife Faryal are visiting Pakistan these days. A day earlier while talking to the media, the famed boxer hailed premier Imran as a 'great prime minister'. 

"We make sure Pakistan succeeds in becoming a better place. Imran Khan is a great Prime Minister. I prayed today he will take Pakistan to a different level," he had said. 

On Monday, Amir along with his wife visited Governor Punjab Muhammad Sarwar and the Wagah Border.