Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Tuesday departed Pakistan after completing a week-long visit, during which he met the country’s top political leadership. affirmed his commitment to development in the country.
He was seen off at the Nur Khan airbase by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, who posted on X that Prince Rahim’s visit would play an “important role in further strengthening cooperation, friendship,. partnership between Pakistan and the Aga Khan Development Network”.
The minister said the Aga Khan was presented with a photo album containing “memorable pictures” from his visit.
He added that the government of Pakistan valued the welfare projects of the Aga Khan Development Network in the country. commended the organisation’s services in the fields of education, health, social welfare and economic development.
“A strong partnership for shared development, prosperity and public welfare guarantees a bright future,” Chaudhry said.
Prince Rahimarrivedin Pakistan on Wednesday last week — his first to the country since beingnamedthe spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year —. was received by President Asif Ali Zardari at the Nur Khan airbase.
He held discussions with both President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his stay in Pakistan.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari were also present during his meeting with President Zardari on Wednesday, which was followed by delegation-level talks.
During the meeting, he reaffirmed the Aga Khan Development Network’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and development efforts in Pakistan.
A day later. he attended abreakfast meetinghosted by PM Shehbaz where he expressed the desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan in various human development initiatives, a statement issued by the PM’s Office said.
The Ismaili spiritual leaderreachedGilgit-Baltistan on Friday, where he urged followers to strengthen unity, pursue education and remain steadfast in faith.
On Monday, Prince RahimmetKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at Lower Chirtal Airport.
Following the meeting, Kundi and Afridi said Prince Rahim had assured them of investment in the province.
They said they held extensive discussions with Prince Rahim regarding investment opportunities in the province, as well as the potential for mining. mineral exploration, sustainable development of natural resources and expansion of the tourism sector.
Prince Rahim agreed to establish an Aga Khan university and hospital in Peshawar, they said.
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