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The energy sector and its emissions: What are the alternatives?
27 March 2023
The increased cost of energy and the use of fossil fuels are creating increasing financial and health impacts on households and businesses. This is due to the increasing demand for and the limited supply of energy sources, as well as the use of carbon-based fuels to generate energy. This can lead not only to an increase in prices of goods and services but also effects on mental and physical health.
Ismailis receive awards on Pakistan Day
24 March 2023
Pakistan Day, celebrated on 23 March, saw four outstanding individuals receive prestigious awards from the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi. These included the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, and the President’s Award for Pride of Performance. The recipients were recognised for significant contributions to their respective fields, to the national interests of Pakistan, or to world peace, cultural, and other significant public endeavours.
In Conversation with Michael Kocher, General Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation
24 March 2023
In a special interview for The Ismaili TV, Michael Kocher, General Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) speaks about the complex and multigenerational issues of poverty and lack of inclusivity. He shares examples of the work AKF is doing in 18 countries to improve the quality of life in an equitable and sustainable way.
What you ought to know about inflation
22 March 2023
Over the past year, many of us have been impacted by inflation, stagflation, and even shrinkflation. What do these terms mean, and how can we mitigate risks posed by the current economic environment? A new series on The Ismaili TV aims to address these very questions.
Video: The Ismaili Update - AKU40 Episode four
21 March 2023
Join us from Karachi for the fourth and final instalment of The Ismaili Update: AKU40. Episode four includes more highlights of Princess Zahra’s visit to Karachi, during which she toured AKU’s facilities and new projects, took part in a cutting-edge research presentation, and attended a student talent showcase.
Photo: Mawlana Hazar Imam shares happy moment with Prince Irfan and Prince Sinan
20 March 2023
As we celebrate the festival of Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to share a photo of Mawlana Hazar Imam with his grandsons Prince Irfan, aged seven, and Prince Sinan, aged six, taken recently at his Lisbon residence.
Introducing Global Encounters Festival 2024
20 March 2023
In 2024, talented artists and athletes from more than 30 countries will converge, compete, perform and exhibit on the world stage. The Global Encounters Festival, an initiative of the new Global Encounters institution, will bring together the Jubilee Arts and Jubilee Games in one location.
Music video: Musarrat e Navroz
19 March 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present Musarrat e Navroz performed by Taufiq Karmali. The song’s lyrics offer felicitations on the joyous occasion of Navroz — the first day of spring and the start of a new year.
Music video: Suhana Roz
19 March 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present Suhana Roz by a group of music artists from Pakistan. The song highlights how the occasion of Navroz gladdens our hearts with hopes of prosperity and rejuvenation.
Five ways to manage waste, ranked in order of impact
19 March 2023
In nature, the concept of waste does not exist. Ecological systems are designed with perfect circular processes where resources flow in a waste-free, sustainable loop. On the contrary, human-designed systems use linear processes where resources are extracted, processed, briefly used, and then discarded. How can we replicate the ideal circular systems found in nature?
Video: The Ismaili Update - AKU40 Episode three
18 March 2023
Join us from Karachi for the third instalment of “The Ismaili Update: AKU40.” Episode three includes a behind-the-scenes look at the unique triple celebration at the Aga Khan University, which included a special Convocation message from Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered by Princess Zahra.
Princess Zahra to address AKU milestone convocation
17 March 2023
Princess Zahra earlier today arrived in Karachi for the Aga Khan University (AKU)’s Convocation of the Class of 2022. To coincide with its 40th anniversary celebrations, AKU’s special event today will honour AKU’s graduating classes in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK, and will include an address by Princess Zahra on behalf of the Chancellor. The event will appear live on The Ismaili TV.
