Pakistan hosts Rahim Aga Khan V

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif>>> hosted Rahim Aga Khan V>>>, the new leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community, during his first official visit to Pakistan>>>. The meeting focused on deepening and expanding the partnership between Pakistan>>> and the Aga Khan Development Network>>> (AKDN), particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Shehbaz Sharif>>> commended AKDN's contributions in rural development, healthcare, education, disaster resilience, climate adaptation, renewable energy, digital skills training, and youth entrepreneurship. He also welcomed enhanced engagement with Aga Khan Hospital and thanked Rahim Aga Khan V>>> for making the Serena Hotel available for the Islamabad Talks between Iran>>> and the United States>>>. Condolences were extended for the passing of Rahim Aga Khan V>>>'s father, Aga Khan IV>>>, and a commemorative postal stamp was presented. President Asif Ali Zardari>>> also received and hosted Rahim Aga Khan V>>>. The Pakistan — Senate of Pakistan>>> passed a resolution welcoming the visit.