Gilgit Baltistan
The Aga Khan Expresses Sympathy and Assures Support for Flood-Hit Gilgit-Baltistan 2025-08-24
Posted August 25th, 2025 by librarian-hdLISBON: His Highness the Aga Khan has expressed heartfelt sympathy for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan following the recent flash floods and related disasters that have caused widespread devastation across the region.
In a letter addressed to the government, His Highness conveyed condolences over the tragic loss of lives, including volunteers near Gilgit who were working to restore water-supply infrastructure in their communities. “I pray that their souls may rest in eternal peace, and that the bereaved families may have the strength to bear their immense loss,” he wrote.
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Visits of Turkish President & UN Secretary General-a whiff of fresh air with AKRSP
Posted February 21st, 2020 by librarian-hdDespite Indian claims of having isolated Pakistan, Islamabad continues to receive regular visits by high dignitaries, belying the hollow Indian brag.
Each visit is like a whiff of fresh air, since it addresses different issues and brings laurels for Pakistan. The Royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Pakistan in October 2019 raised focus on climate change but equally importantly, it showcased that local communities have tremendous potential to plan and manage their own development, once they are organized and provided access to necessary skills and capital.
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Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa Aga Khan visit Pakistan 2018-11-29
Posted December 12th, 2018 by librarian-hd29 November 2018 - Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa Aga Khan travelled to Pakistan for a six-day working visit in late October 2018, which included stops in several districts of Gilgit-Baltistan as well as in Chitral district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, along with the capital city of Islamabad and the southern city of Karachi. During their visit, Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa examined approaches to poverty alleviation and development, and visited a number of AKDN institutions and projects aimed at improving quality of life.
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Imamat anniversary of Prince Karim Aga Khan to be held in GB on Tuesday 2017-07-11
Posted July 10th, 2017 by librarian-hdSpecial prayer will also be offered for development and prosperity of the country on the occasion
The 60th Imamat anniversary of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan,spiritual leader of Ismaili community will be held in Gilgit Baltistan on Tuesday.
Functions in this connection will be held in Jamaat Khana's at morning.
Special prayer will also be offered for development and prosperity of the country on that occasion.
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