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Fakhre Alam becomes the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe solo

The TV host tweeted that Mission Parwaaz has been accomplished

04 Nov, 2018

Fakhre Alam's dream has finally come true.

The TV host had planned to become the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe solo and he made it happen. Fakhre Alam took to Twitter to share that Mission Parwaaz has been accomplished.

The star who faced a major setback during the final leg of his journey when he was detained at the Russian airport for traveling with an expired visa, managed to reach out to Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Qazi Khalil Ullah who then provided assistance to the actor in the continuation of his mission.

Also read: Fakhre Alam continues his Mission Parwaaz with renewed Russian visa

"Pleased to confirm that visa [has been] granted to Fakhre Alam by authorities of Russian Federation today in the morning," Dr Faisal said in his tweet and added that Pakistan's ambassador to Russia had "remained in touch with Fakhar-e-Alam throughout his stay" at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport.

Before leaving for his mission, Fakhre Alam told Images, "I have to do 26000 nautical miles and fly through all the mediums of the planet to achieve circumnavigation. We're aiming for a 28-day schedule. The rules state I have to use the same aircraft and be in control of it at all time. I'll be flying to 30 airports around the world."

As the singer said three years ago, Mission Parwaaz is for the people of Pakistan.

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wow Nov 04, 2018 01:52pm

Congratulations, well done

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parveez shafi Nov 04, 2018 01:55pm

Well done

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Saif Zulfiqar Nov 04, 2018 02:05pm

Fakhr-e-Alam, congratulations, the Pride of Pakistan.

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M Naqvi Nov 04, 2018 02:08pm

Congratulations and well done. Pakistan needs more people like you who can show good side of Pakistan instead of corruption extremism and so on that we hear every day.

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Sameer Nov 04, 2018 02:10pm

Job well done. Pakistan is happy!

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syed s ahmed Nov 04, 2018 02:17pm

So what?

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SMI Nov 04, 2018 02:33pm

Well Done !!!

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Naeem Nov 04, 2018 02:36pm

Congrats. It is not easy thing to do.

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SALMAN Nov 04, 2018 02:44pm

First of all i want to tell everyone that Fakhar e Alam never went to any other country except Russia,that too on an expired visa.Secondly,it is nearly impossible to fly this small turboprop to long distances except with some exceptional expertise that clearly he doesn't hold. If Fakhar e Alam has flown to 28 countries,can he please show the images taken at different airports or with people of different countries? This is all fake and ridiculous!!

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DocBil Nov 04, 2018 02:52pm

Well done. Proud moment for Pakistan. Just curious... Was it sponsored or you paid yourself and what was the total cost of this adventure?

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hello Nov 04, 2018 03:01pm

Congratz , i think same should be done on a bike too , no Pakistani has done that aswell

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aziz Nov 04, 2018 03:12pm

copngrats !!! Really made paksitan proud .... and any negativity should be shut as one should achieve something then criticize others ....

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Khan Nov 04, 2018 03:15pm

Waste of resources!

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nnnn Nov 04, 2018 03:22pm

well done!

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TR Nov 04, 2018 03:42pm

Where there is a will, there is a way. Congratulations Fakhre Alam.

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Jamaldin Nov 04, 2018 03:44pm

I congrate fakhar for the successful complition of his mission. This is a great acheivement ofr pakistan

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Hamid Nov 04, 2018 04:00pm

Stupid idea

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Observer Canada Nov 04, 2018 04:03pm

We do have amazing people amongst us. Congratulations on your achievements.

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Dr. Bulgaria, Zakir Zakmad Nov 04, 2018 04:46pm

Congratulations. Well done.

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Amer Rao Nov 04, 2018 05:04pm

Congratulations Fakhre Alam, MashaAllah you made it. Wonderful and inspiring for everyone at home.

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Must learn Nov 04, 2018 05:31pm

Congratulations to Fakhre Alam. Keep it up.

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Abrar Nov 04, 2018 06:07pm

Congrats.

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Asif Nov 04, 2018 06:32pm

Bravo, a job well done!

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Asif Nov 04, 2018 07:16pm

Job well done. Congratulations!

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Lost cause Nov 04, 2018 07:55pm

Well-done.

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Reality Bites Nov 04, 2018 08:29pm

The money could have been spent better helping the poor in Pakistan. This was just a fulfillment of a personal expensive hobby.

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F Nov 04, 2018 09:26pm

Congrats except Russian detention adventure due ur own mismanagement

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Zunni Nov 04, 2018 10:38pm

Congratulations!

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Rida Khan Nov 04, 2018 10:39pm

Congratulations

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Ali Nov 04, 2018 11:33pm

Congratulations to the "first" Pakistani to fly a small airplane around the World. It was a mission inherent with great risks and danger mechanical and weather wise, but he did not waiver and did it for the country. He deserves Sitara-e-Imtiaz medal, when national awards are given out on 23rd March, 2019. We salute him on a daring mission accomplished.

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YesDude Nov 04, 2018 11:38pm

@SALMAN he flew in Pilatus, do some research on this fine airplane and it's specifications. You clearly have no knowledge of Aviation!!

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Nadeem Nov 04, 2018 11:52pm

Like the song, Proud Pakistani Well done Fakhare Alam

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Tariq, Lahore Nov 05, 2018 12:14am

It would be good to show photographic footage of his landings at various airports to authenticate his solo globe circumnavigation, which he has just claimed!

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Captain Nov 05, 2018 12:19am

Daring n courageous step.... Appreciated

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maverick Nov 05, 2018 12:35am

where are all those who were cursing him when he had to face the issue of visa in remote city of Russia? Went to hiding? Good job Mr. Fakhar He may lives in UAE but look the photo he carries Pakistan's flag on top. If individuals achieve these kinds of Milestone they do help propagate positive image of country

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maverick Nov 05, 2018 12:36am

@SALMAN agghh!!! man he announced it couple of months ago. He has learned aviation in states. He announced this 2 months ago. BTW why I am wasting my time

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M Naqvi Nov 05, 2018 01:14am

@syed s ahmed You look a very sad person. I bet you have boring job.

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Sameer Haqqi Nov 05, 2018 05:06am

On behalf of International Heritage Aviation Restoration Organization (iHaro) I want to congratulate Fakhre Alam on successfully completing MissionParwaaz. He took off on the 10th Oct and landed back at same airport "Clearwater Airpark" yesterday 3rd Nov 2018! He has become 1st Pakistani Aviator to circumnavigate around the globe in 24 days. It's a HUGE honor for whole Pakistani nation to be highly proud of this great achievement. Fakhre Alam brought Pakistan into the Global Aviation History books! Our team iHaro Canada and Pakistan were constantly and concisely following this journey that took 26,000 miles, flew over 22 countries, many seas and mountains, flew through the weather to make it happen just for Pakistan and Pakistani nation. It is an extraordinary feat that only few could ever accomplish. Aircraft that he chose, Pilatus PC-12NG "N9854N" and the team he selected were the best choice combination. Fakhre Alam should be rewarded with highest honor by Pakistan Government.

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Mani Nov 05, 2018 05:29am

This guy is such showboat. It's the 21st century, people are going to space and he's recreating adventures from 1920s. What gain does this bring to Pakistan? There's a water crisis here and hundred's of other issues that require urgent attention. If you truly did this, then you did this for your own little fun, please spare the 'people of Pakistan' from addition to your carbon footprint in further destroying the ozone layer.

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M. Shahid Yousuf Nov 05, 2018 06:58am

Wonder when was he in Orlando, Florida where there is a sizable Pakistani American community which would have welcomed him.

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Zubair Nov 05, 2018 07:08am

Fakhre Alam has become Fakhre Pakistan

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Jeff Z Nov 05, 2018 08:14am

i think it is great achievement. I remember some year someone try to it on Solar Plane and got lot of attention. Being from Pakistan does not mean this was a easy task. it should get more attention and recognition.Wait Pakstan is still struggling to get of useless strike from illiterate people

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DrK Nov 05, 2018 08:51am

Things people did 100 years ago

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N abidai Nov 05, 2018 09:49am

There should be a video recording and usually there should be airplane traffic controlling data should be released ,so all the information is exposed to the public! Right now,not seeing proof,just a pic by a plane, word of mouth reporting , is not trust worthy!,

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asim riaz Nov 05, 2018 10:30am

he has always two experienced pilot on board with though he was always in control of the wheel, all time. Please visithttp://www.missionparwaaz.com/

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mykhan Nov 05, 2018 10:54am

great achievement

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asad Nov 05, 2018 02:04pm

Totally as waste of money by Fakhr e Alam, could have served to millions dying of hunger and scarcity of water in Thar.

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Babu Desai, bihar Nov 06, 2018 10:32pm

A record of no value or accolades! Completely bogus.