Amir Khan lands in Pakistan to show his support for Peshawar massacre victims

Boxer Amir Khan has landed in Pakistan to show his support to the victims of the Peshawar school shooting massacre.

Khan, who is of Pakistani heritage, promised to help rebuild the damaged school after 145 pupils and staff were killed in the attack by the Pakistani Taliban which shocked the world last week.

The boxer has donated to the school the pair of shorts - worth £30,000 - which he wore in his recent victory over American Devon Alexander. 

He said at a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday: “My deepest condolences go out to all the affected families and I wish to express my full support for Pakistan and the people of Pakistan.

"I'm here in this time to stand with the Pakistani nation. I've come here to prove that Pakistan is a safe country for sports. I also want to give the message that sports and education will take us forward."

"I want to show the world that we can improve Pakistan," he added.

The 28-year-old, who said he was willing to cooperate in every way with the Pakistan government, had to be escorted by police after he arrived at the airport.

He condemned the attacks as "absolutely horrific and sickening" and pledged his support with plans of setting up academies in his name for young people across Pakistan.

"I want to help rebuild the school in Peshawar and make security stronger around that area," he said.

"And also give people hope in Pakistan, give them support in education and in sport. That's what I want to do here."