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AKU, US Mission Celebrate Climate Action Fellows in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2024-07-
Posted July 5th, 2024 by librarian-hdThe 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.
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Sindh Police Apologises For Unauthorised Raid On Ismaili Council's Office In Thatta 2024-05-01
Posted June 27th, 2024 by librarian-hdA 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.
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Speech by Prince Rahim Aga Khan at Islamabad Serena Hotel 2024-06-11
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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
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan made an impromptu speech at the Islamabad Serena Hotel 2024-06-14
Posted June 15th, 2024 by librarian-hdPrince 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.
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AKDN urged by PM Shehbaz to increase investment in tourism sector 2024-06-10
Posted June 11th, 2024 by librarian-hdPrime 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.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan 2024-06-10
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APP67-100624 ISLAMABAD: June 10 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. APP/ABB
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Pakistan awards Prince Rahim Aga Khan with Pakistan's Nishan-I-Pakistan - the Highest Civilian Award 2024-06-07
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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.
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Pakistan awards Nishan-I-Pakistan to Prince Rahim Aga Khan 2024-06-07
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Pakistan Awards Nishan-i-Pakistan To Prince Rahim Aga Khan. Pakistan's highest civilian award was accorded at the Aiwan-e-Sadr
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour 2024-06-07
Posted June 7th, 2024 by librarian-hdIslamabad, 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.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour 2024-06-07
Posted June 7th, 2024 by librarian-hdIslamabad, 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.
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Princess Zahra inaugurates Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad 2024-05-23
Posted May 24th, 2024 by librarian-hdPrincess 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.
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AKU receives $1.5 million boost to revolutionize treatment of β-Thalassemia 2024-02-28
Posted February 29th, 2024 by librarian-hdKARACHI, 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.
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AKU wins award of excellence for disruptive education
Posted February 28th, 2024 by librarian-hdThe 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.
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Princess Zahra attended meetings of the Board of Trustees of the AKU 2023-11-30
Posted December 2nd, 2023 by librarian-hdNovember 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.
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Aga Khan University celebrates World Environment Day 2023-06-06
Posted October 16th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University commemorated the 2023 World Environment Day, featuring the screening of documentary, “Oceans: The Mystery of the Missing Plastic” followed by a panel discussion at the AKU auditorium.
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The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital celebrate the World Heart Day. 2023-09-17
Posted September 17th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital commenced this year’s World Heart Day celebrations in full swing as the leadership of AKU, led by President Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, and Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Saultat Fatmi, along with many other esteemed faculty members, medical staff, doctors, nurses, and enthusiastic medical and nursing students, came together for a vibrant Mini-Marathon on Sunday, 17 September 2023 at the AKU Sports and Rehabilitation Center, at the AKU Stadium Road Campus.
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Aga Khan University Medical College receives prestigious international award 2023-08-31
Posted August 31st, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University’s Medical College has been awarded the AMEE (Association for Medical Education Europe) 2023 Stellar Award at an award ceremony in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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Pakistan's New Permanent Representative Aly Khan Aga Khan to UN Presents Credentials
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Ambassador Aly Khan, the new Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, is seen here (right) as he presented his credentials today to U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. 1958-03-04
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