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Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the Jamat during the Darbar at Garamchashma, Lower Chitral

Hundreds of thousands gather for Diamond Jubilee Darbars in Northern Pakistan

11 December 2017

Surrounded by the spectacular backdrops of the Hindu Kush and Karakorum mountain ranges — some of the highest in the world — Mawlana Hazar Imam graciously granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Gilgit

10 December 2017

On 10 December, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Gilgit in continuation of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan.

Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat during the Diamond Jubilee Darbar at Taus, Yasin

Gallery: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee Darbars in Pakistan

10 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam granted the Jamats of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral with Darbars on 9 and 10 December on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and President Mamnoon Hussain discussing matters of mutual interest at the Aiwan-e-Sadr

Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of Pakistan

8 December 2017

On the first full day of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, accompanied by Princess Zahra, called on His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Pakistan’s Presidential Palace.

Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of Pakistan

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with President of Pakistan

7 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on 8 December 2017.

Prime Minister Abbasi presents a commemorative First Day Cover to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee

Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister

7 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam called on His Excellency Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister’s House, accompanied by Princess Zahra, as well as senior Imamat representatives.

Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister

7 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan His Excellency Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister’s House on 8 December 2017. The Prime Minister presented a special First Day Cover set of commemorative stamps celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and illustrating the contribution of AKDN agencies in the country.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in a light moment with children presenting bouquets.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan

6 December 2017

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Pakistan Thursday evening for his Diamond Jubilee visit, accompanied by Princess Zahra.

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan

Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan

5 December 2017

Upon Hazar Imam's arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad, he was received by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Khawaja Asif, the Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as the President of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan, Hafiz Sherali. Leaders of AKDN and Jamati Institutions in Pakistan were also present at the airport to receive Hazar Imam.

Mawlana Hazar Imam in discussion with Pakistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Khawaja Asif upon his arrival at Nur Khan Air Base, Islamabad

Gallery: Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan

5 December 2017

In December 2017, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Pakistan for his Diamond Jubilee visit. While there, he met with the Jamats in Islamabad and Karachi, and granted Diamond Jubilee Darbars to Jamats in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan. While in Karachi, Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the Aga Khan University Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, a state-of-the-art facility for technology-based learning for health professionals.