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HBL Microfinance Bank inaugurates new regional HQ for Gilgit-Baltistan
9 June 2024
HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) yesterday inaugurated a new headquarters for the Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by Prince Rahim along with local government representatives and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN.
Prince Rahim visits AKDN projects in Hunza, Pakistan
7 June 2024
Prince Rahim inaugurated a software technology park, launched the development of two solar power plants, and visited a restored fort and a hotel.
Prince Rahim awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour
6 June 2024
The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, today conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad.
Prince Rahim arrives in Pakistan for working visit
5 June 2024
Prince Rahim is visiting Pakistan to meet with government, Jamati and institutional leaders, and to visit new projects of the Aga Khan Development Network in Gilgit-Baltistan. Following his first day of discussions with Jamati and AKDN institutions, this evening he attended a dinner hosted by the Ismaili Council for Pakistan.
Harnessing energy and agency for a greener future
4 June 2024
Coming from a family with limited access to resources, Saif Rehman’s early life was marked by struggle. In the 1970s, his father decided to leave their ancestral home for Karachi, where he took a job in construction to provide for the family. Little did they know this decision would go on to shape Saif’s life and prospects in the years to follow.
Pollinators of life: How bees sustain our ecosystem
4 June 2024
Bees, often overlooked, are essential to human food systems. But their relationship with the environment goes far beyond producing honey; they play a vital role in pollination, contributing to biodiversity and food security. It’s no exaggeration to say that protecting bees is crucial for safeguarding the future of humanity.
Video: The Ismaili Update - May recap
30 May 2024
Join host Hassan Chagani for the May edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at some of the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
The scholar who transformed Ismaili Studies
29 May 2024
Imagine uncovering a trove of ancient manuscripts that reveal the rich, intricate history of the Ismaili community spanning centuries. This was the life’s work of Wladimir Ivanow, a Russian orientalist whose pioneering efforts laid the foundation for modern Ismaili studies.
Video – The Ismaili Update: Pakistan
28 May 2024
Join host Kawish Hussain for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from Pakistan, where Princess Zahra recently concluded six-day visit. During her visit, Princess Zahra and her son Iliyan reviewed projects of the Aga Khan Development Network that are benefitting tens of thousands of people in the villages and towns of northern Pakistan.
Princess Zahra concludes six-day visit to Pakistan
26 May 2024
Covering more than a dozen projects across various districts and regions, Princess Zahra yesterday completed a whistle stop tour of northern Pakistan.
Aga Khan Hostel offers immersive educational experience for students in Sherqilla
24 May 2024
Princess Zahra yesterday attended the inauguration of the Aga Khan Hostel in Sherqilla, a new facility designed to cater for and support female students of the adjacent Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Sherqilla.
Princess Zahra inaugurates Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad
23 May 2024
Princess Zahra yesterday attended the inauguration of the purpose-built Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad, a new facility that aims to boost the quality of healthcare in the region.
