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Join our new WhatsApp channel and LinkedIn profile!
Join our new WhatsApp channel and LinkedIn profile!
15 October 2024

We're excited to announce two new ways for you to stay connected with The Ismaili: Our WhatsApp channel and LinkedIn profile are now live, and we look forward to delivering the latest updates, stories, and features right to your fingertips.

Ismaili CIVIC efforts in recent years have focused on improving land and air quality by plating trees and micro forests.
Ismaili CIVIC efforts in recent years have focused on improving land and air quality by plating trees and micro forests.
What you can do to help tackle climate change
What you can do to help tackle climate change
8 September 2024

From tree planting, neighbourhood clean up drives and shoreline cleanups, the Ismaili community has rallied in an effort to protect the environment over recent years. Learn how you can get involved in this crucial effort to make the world a cleaner, greener place.

Environmental Stewardship: A Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Environmental Stewardship: A Commitment to a Sustainable Future
18 August 2024

Ismaili CIVIC Pakistan, in collaboration with government agencies, communities and volunteers, is working diligently towards environmental preservation on a large scale. Recently, to celebrate World Environment Day, Ismaili CIVIC partnered with Ismaili Councils across eight regions to initiate various impactful activities.

From Broadcast to Blossom: Sherzad's Journey Back to Nature
From Broadcast to Blossom: Sherzad's Journey Back to Nature
13 June 2024

“Real happiness lies in inner satisfaction,” articulated Sherzad.

Sherzad hails from the beautiful Yaseen Village in the Ghizer District of Gilgit Baltistan. He graduated with honours in Journalism from the University of Karachi and worked with Dawn TV and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Although he was successful in his career, he felt a profound emptiness inside, a darkness he longed to fill with light. Sherzad identified the source of his discontent: the pressing issues of climate change and global warming, and his minimal contribution to addressing these problems. Furthermore, the income he was earning from his employment was not enough to fulfil the fundamental needs of his family.

The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari congratulates Prince Rahim after conferring on him the Nishan-i-Pakistan.
The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari congratulates Prince Rahim after conferring on him the Nishan-i-Pakistan.
Prince Rahim awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour
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.

Following his first day of discussions with Jamati and AKDN institutions, Prince Rahim attended a dinner hosted by the Ismaili Council for Pakistan.
Following his first day of discussions with Jamati and AKDN institutions, Prince Rahim attended a dinner hosted by the Ismaili Council for Pakistan.
Prince Rahim arrives in Pakistan for working visit
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.

Princess Zahra and her son Iliyan at the institutional dinner in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 26 May 2024.
Princess Zahra and her son Iliyan at the institutional dinner in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 26 May 2024.
Princess Zahra concludes six-day visit to 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.

Princess Zahra and her son Iliyan reveal a plaque to commemorate the official opening of the Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad.
Princess Zahra and her son Iliyan reveal a plaque to commemorate the official opening of the Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad.
Princess Zahra inaugurates Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad
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.

Clockwise from top-left: Zainub Verjee, Naguib Kheraj, Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji, and Salim Janmohamed.
Clockwise from top-left: Zainub Verjee, Naguib Kheraj, Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji, and Salim Janmohamed.
Four Ismailis awarded honours
Four Ismailis awarded honours
30 January 2024

This year’s New Years Honours lists in the UK and Canada featured four Ismailis who were awarded titles and orders of chivalry for their generosity and services to others.

Eshan Lakhani started playing professional-level drums at six years of age.
Eshan Lakhani started playing professional-level drums at six years of age.
From Melbourne to the main stage
From Melbourne to the main stage
28 January 2024

Meet Eshan Lakhani, a young, passionate musician from Australia who turned the mundane beat of pots and pans into a symphony of inspiration.

Meet Afsheen Jiwani, Recipient of Canada's Most Powerful Women
Meet Afsheen Jiwani, Recipient of Canada's Most Powerful Women
25 January 2024

“I am determined and want to come back to my homeland and aspire to serve in the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN),” quoted Afsheen Jiwani, Campaign Director at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada and winner of the Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner in the Community Impact category. This award is presented to her by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). (WXN) a member-based organization, is North America's #1 and only organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of professional women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages.

2023: A record-breaking year
2023: A record-breaking year
29 December 2023

The World Health Organization earlier this year declared the end of the covid-19 health emergency. Given the pandemic’s impact on each of our lives, one might think this would have been the standout story of 2023. As it turned out, this news came and went while other stories occupied our attention this year.

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