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Prince Rahim inaugurated a software technology park, launched the development of two solar power plants, and visited a restored fort and a hotel.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Covering more than a dozen projects across various districts and regions, Princess Zahra yesterday completed a whistle stop tour of northern Pakistan.
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 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.
In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV, Sultan Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), shares the depth of AKFED's strategic vision and its practical implications for the lives of people in the developing world.
In case you missed it last month, Professor Zayn Kassam, Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), joined us for an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV. She talked about her journey in academia and offered her insights on the multifaceted role and mandate of the IIS.
Prince Amyn was yesterday honoured with the gold medal of Castelo Branco in recognition of his efforts to promote arts and culture in Portugal and around the world.
This morning Princess Zahra met with the Prime Minister of Tanzania, the Honourable Kassim Majaliwa, at his office in Mlimwa, Dodoma.
Join host Shamya Jaffer for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where Princess Zahra today attended the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre. With its world-class facilities, the Centre will help pave the way toward a healthier, brighter future for Tanzania and its people.
Princess Zahra today joined guests and supporters to celebrate the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre at the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. The new state-of-the-art facility represents a big leap forward in the battle against cancer in East Africa.
Princess Zahra will deliver remarks tomorrow at the inauguration of a Cancer Care Centre at the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam. Join us live from Tanzania to learn how AKDN is helping to improve the quality of healthcare in East Africa.
Join host Asma Gowani for the April edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at some of the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
