Aga Khan affirms commitment to supporting development during meeting with President Zardari

Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, on his first visit to Pakistan since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year, reaffirmed the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) commitment to supporting humanitarian and development efforts in Pakistan during a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari. According to a statement, Prince Rahim is visiting Pakistan from May 20 to 26. Upon his arrival at Nur Khan Air Base, Prince Rahim was received by President Asif Ali Zardari. He was presented with a guard of honour at Aiwan-i-Sadr, where he stood alongside the president as the national anthem was played. @dawn.today Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday, the Presidency confirmed. On arrival at Nur Khan airbase, Prince Rahim was received by President Asif Ali Zardari. The Aga Khan received an honour guard at President House, where he was flanked by President Asif Ali Zardari as the national anthem was played. DawnToday ♬ original sound - Dawn.com - Dawn.com Prince Rahim then had a meeting with the president, which was also attended by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, followed by delegation-level talks, according to a statement from the Presidency. It adds that Prince Rahim’s delegation comprised Sultan Ali Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development and Head of Financial Services at AKDN; Shafik Sachedina, Head of the Department of Jamati Institutions; Nizar Noor Mohammed Mewawala, President of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan; and Akbar Ladak, Vice President of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari present a souvenir to Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at President House on May 20, 2026. — Photo courtesy The Presidency A banquet was also...

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