Fakhr-e-Alam stops over in Pakistan as part of ‘Mission Parwaaz’
Famous Pakistani musician, Fakhr-e-Alam after boarding on a journey of a lifetime under #MissionParwaaz landed in Karachi on Tuesday. He was welcomed by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail who praised his efforts of circumnavigating the globe in 28 days.
Happy smiles all around for Mr. Alam accompanied by his support team, Josh Breckeen of Tampa Bay Aviation (L) and Kurt Roy of MoonJet. Team #MissionParwaaz pic.twitter.com/NVB2AmneRJ
— Stella Laclé Tampa Bay Aviation (@StellaLacleTBA) October 16, 2018
“This is a very proud moment for the entire nation. We all are extremely happy and proud of Fakhre Alam. His enthusiasm and desire to set a world record is commendable,” the Sindh Governor said.
Celebrities, followers of Mission Parwaaz and the Governor all came out to greet Mr. Alam and his team, Josh and Kurt today in Karachi airport, Pakistan pic.twitter.com/QoW12bgMIH
— Stella Laclé Tampa Bay Aviation (@StellaLacleTBA) October 16, 2018
Speaking to the media about his journey, Fakhr-e-Alam said, “There was a different feeling when I entered the Pakistani airspace.”
“This day is forever etched in my soul as I land and kiss our motherland on this journey. #MissionParwaaz comes home to #Pakistan thank you everyone,” he tweeted.
This day is forever etched in my soul as I land and kiss our motherland on this journey. #MissionParwaaz comes home to #Pakistan thank you everyone. pic.twitter.com/C5exJ6awcL
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) October 16, 2018
Fakhr-e-Alam is flying a single engine aircraft. He flew to Karachi from Dubai and will visit Islamabad and Lahore next. From Lahore, he will fly on to Dhaka, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta and then Darwin in Australia before heading back to Clearwater in the US.
He took off on October 10 from Clearwater, Florida where he flew to Boston and then to the Canadian Airbase in Goose Bay and then on to Greenland. From Greenland, Alam flew to Iceland, United Kingdom, Egypt and then to Bahrain and Dubai.
He wishes to set a world record by becoming the first Pakistani to fly around the world solo.
