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A high-level delegation from the United States, Canada, and Aga Khan University (AKU) visited the Karakoram International University (KIU) here Tuesday

GIlGIT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Oct, 2024) A high-level delegation from the United States, Canada, and Aga Khan University (AKU) visited the Karakoram International University (KIU) here Tuesday. The delegation met with the Vice Chancellor of KIU, Professor Dr. Attaullah Shah and discussed potential collaboration in promoting higher education and research.

Karachi, (PR) : The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Hospital of the Year Excellence Award’ at the 12th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Achievement Awards.

The award was presented by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, to the AKUH, Pakistan CEO, Dr Farhat Abbas, T.I., S.I., at an award ceremony held in Islamabad on Tuesday, 8 October 2024.

As the country remains on the forefront of the climate change's impact, the Aga Khan Foundation and the Denmark embassy on Friday signed an agreement for a project to focus on improving coastal communities' resilience to climate change and mitigate climate risks.

The programme — Sindh Coastal Resilience Integrated Programme (SCRIP) — will address climate vulnerability in coastal districts where the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)'s existing presence on the ground and strong capacity can be leveraged.

KfW mission, including Mr. Stephan Opitz – Member Management Committee, Dr. Bianca Clausen – Director Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq Cluster and Mr. Sebastian Jacobi – Director KfW Pakistan, visited the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP) housed at National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to gain insights into Pakistan’s burgeoning start-up ecosystem

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The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, honoured its Climate Action Fellows and showcased their ground-breaking action plans at an event in Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The top 10 plans will receive funding for implementation, a significant step towards creating a more sustainable and resilient future. This marks a significant milestone in the “Raise Awareness and Inspire Action on Environmental Protection” project.

A high-level delegation of Sindh police officials, led by Hyderabad DIG Tariq Razzaq Darejo, apologised for the unauthorised police raid on the offices of the Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Thatta and Shahbunder in Var City last week.

DIG Darejo met with the office bearers of the Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Thatta and Shahbunder. During the meeting, the DIG condemned the Sujawal police's slackness and assured them that a team had been constituted to investigate the matter. He warned that those found involved in the extrajudicial act would face stern departmental action.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan's week long visit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan culminated by a Diner at the Serena where he made a 45 second impromptu speech

Prince Rahim Aga Khan's week long visit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan culminated by a Diner at the Serena where he made a 45 second impromptu speech.
Islamabad, Pakistan

June 11, 2024

I know that Hazar Imam, my father, will be very happy to hear about the progress being made here.

And, of course, he will be interested to hear about the challenges that we still face because, of course, there are always challenges.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited on Monday the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to increase its investment in Pakistan’s tourism sector.

He said this during a meeting with Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development Executive Committee Chairperson Prince Rahim Aha Khan, who called on him along with a five-member delegation, in Islamabad.

The prime minister also congratulated Prince Rahim Aga Khan on receiving the Nishan-e-Pakistan Award – the country’s highest civilian honour – from the government.

APP67-100624 ISLAMABAD: June 10 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. APP/ABB

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.

Pakistan Awards Nishan-i-Pakistan To Prince Rahim Aga Khan. Pakistan's highest civilian award was accorded at the Aiwan-e-Sadr

Islamabad, Pakistan, 7 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 Aga Khan. 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.

Islamabad, Pakistan, 7 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 Aga Khan. 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 Aga Khan is the elder son of Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community.

Prince Rahim was awarded Pakistan's Highest Civilian Award by President Zardari

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.

Equipped with the latest medical technologies and staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, the new centre is a major step forward in the infrastructure of Aliabad and the surrounding area, bringing timely and effective medical services closer to the community.

KARACHI, FEB 28 (DNA) – Aga Khan University has received a$1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health innovation organization. This significant grant will support a project that seeks to transform the treatment of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), which have plagued South Asia, particularly Pakistan. These diseases have not only caused significant suffering but also imposed a heavy economic burden on society. This competitive grant provides a significant boost to the development of innovative gene therapies.

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has won the Award of Excellence for Disruptive Education of the prestigious and competitive Zairi International Award in Higher Education, 2022.

Thirtyone countries participated at the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum in Dubai, UAE and thehonour to their organization has been received by Prof. Tashmin Khamis and Ms. Azra Naseem.

November 30, 2023

Princess Zahra Aga Khan arrived in Karachi to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Aga Khan University.

at the Dinner for the Donors of the AKU, Princess Zahra said: (source video partial)

The Ismaili National Council, Generous Donors, Partners, Friends of the University

As-salaam-alaikum and Good Evening

It is a tremendous pleasure for myself and my fellow trustees to be in Karachi this evening surrounded by so many dedicated and loyal friends of the University.

Hazar Imam watches Jamati members playing dandiya raas