Date of News Article Type Article Title Extract Author
Speech Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, London 1985-04-24

Madam Prime Minister,
Your Excellencies,
Your Worship the Mayor,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Mowlana Hazar Imam speaking at the opening ceremony of the Ismaili London Centre,
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Speech Aga Khan Award for Architecture Closing Ceremony, Marrakech 1986-11-25

I would like to begin by expressing the Award’s gratitude to His Majesty the King and the Government of Morocco for having welcomed the Award to have its third Prize giving Ceremony here in Marrakech.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Mubarak Housing Society Headquarters Jamatkhana
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News Article The Aga Khan, a jet-setter who mixes business and Islam 2007-07-09

NEW YORK — He is a moderate Muslim religious leader and a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. He is also a twice-married jet-setter, and he owns hundreds of racehorses, valuable stud farms, an exclusive yacht club on Sardinia and a lavish estate near Paris.

By G. PASCAL ZACHARYJULY 9, 2007
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Yacht Club
News Article Aga Khan partners with government to support education 2019-02-24

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education and Sports to support core areas of the ministry.

Paul Tajuba
The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education and Sports, Mr Alex Kakooza (left), exchanges booklets with the AKDN Amin Mawji
Monitor
Speech Speech at the Banquet held by the Speaker of the Senate in Phillipines

(During the visit to the Philippines, the Speaker of the Senate, Mr. Protempore Salipada Pendatun held a banquet in honour of His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan on 23rd November 1963.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Mubarak Housing Society Headquarters Jamatkhana
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Speech Speech at the Motmar-al Alam Al-Islami World Muslim congress 1963-11-23

(On his way to the Philippines, His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan stopped at Karachi on 21st November 1963.

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Speech Speech at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. 1962-09-22

On 22nd September 1962 at Calcutta (India) an address of welcome was presented to Mowlana Hazar Imam Shah Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan by Shri Keshab Chandra Basu, the speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Speech at the All Nations Club of Calcutta (India) Dinner 1962-09-22

All Nations Club of Calcutta (India) gave a Dinner in Honour of His Royal Highness Prince Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan on 22nd of September 1962.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Foundation Stone Laying ceremony of the new hostel of Kamar Education Trust 1962-09-16

Your Excellency, members of Kamar Education Trust:

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Speech at the Foundation Stone Laying ceremony of the Aga Khan School 1962-09-09

(On 9th September 1962 His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan laid the foundation of a school enormous in size and most modern in concept, being constructed at the grounds of Aga Khan Gymkhana, Karachi, under the aegis of HRH. Prince Aga Khan’s Central Education Board for Pakistan.

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Speech Speech at the Opening ceremony of Muhammedi Girls’ Academy Karachi 1962-09-02

(The Ismailia Youth Services Karachi have initiated many projects for the advancement of the community. In Karachi one of these has been the Muhammedi Girls’Academy. Recently a magnificent building has been constructed in the lush green surroundings at Malir on the Karachi-Hyderabad highway.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Speech at the Foundation laying ceremony of Abdul Wahed Moledina School 1962-09-30

Never in the history of Mankind has the speed of change been so great. Until some years ago, only the philosophers and astronomers had thought of the other worlds. All our children will have to think of them, for our boys and girls will certainly have the occasion to visit them.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Speech at the Annual Dinner of the Pakistan Society 1962-05-23

(The Pakistan Society, London held its annual dinner in May 1962 and requested His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to be the chief guest. The president of the society, Lt. Gen.

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Speech Speech during Kenya's Independence 1963-12-12

On this most joyous and unique occasion of Kenya’s Independence, I am happy and honoured to join the multitude of well-wishers from all over the world to extend to Mr. Kenyatta and his Government my warm and sincere congratulations.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the new High School at Nairobi 1961-12-10

Your Worship, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen.

I am most happy indeed that it has been possible for me to make this brief visit to Nairobi on my way back from the Independence celebrations in Tanganyika and to be able to open this fine new Secondary School.

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Speech Speech His Highness the Aga Khan IV at the opening of a new £25,000 nursery school 1961-05-11

MOMBASA, KENYA
MAY 11, 1961

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Interview Interview on Radio Pakistan 1960-10-29

• 29 October 1960
• Interview to Radio Pakistan
• Source : Speeches book II – pg 47 – 50

Radio Pakistan
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Speech Keynote Speech by H.H. The Aga Khan at the Plenary Session 2002-10-31

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic,
31 October 2002
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Tanaev
Your Excellency, Ambassador Gautschi
Excellencies
Distinguished Participants
Ladies and Gentlemen

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan opened a colloquium on the “Present day Students’ Problems” 1960-10-09

{On October 9 1960 His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan opened a colloquium on the “Present day Students’ Problems” sponsored by the Punjab University Students’ Union at Lahore in Pakistan.

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Interview Interview on Special Train called the ‘Aga Khan Express’ in West Pakistan

In September/October 1960, His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan toured all over Pakistan. Many foreign and local correspondents and photographers accompanied him on this colourful tour made in a Special Train called the ‘Aga Khan Express’ in West Pakistan.

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News Article Rs 70-lakh US grant for conservation of tombs in Hyderabad 2019-02-22

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: The US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster, who was in the city on Thursday, announced a grant of over Rs 70 lakh towards conservation of the 17th-century tombs of Taramati and Premamati, located within the Qutb Shahi tombs complex.

US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster, visits Qutub Shahi ombs complex in Hyderabad 2019-02-21T
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Speech AT THE DINNER HOSTED BY SHRI M. HIDAYATULLAH. VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA 1983-01-12

AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN

DELHI, INDIA,

JANUARY 12, 1983

Your Excellency,

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Hazar Imam with Vice-President Hidayatullah of India
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News Article Aga Khan Museum exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of first human steps on the moon 2019-02-14

he Moon: A Voyage Through Time explores wonder, knowledge, and beauty inspired by the moon through the ages

News provided by Aga Khan Museum Feb 14, 2019
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Speech Speech by Mowlana Hazar Imam at the Evora University Symposium 2006-02-12

President Sampaio,
Rector Manuel Patricio,
Professor Adriano Moreira,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen:

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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News Article AKU breaks ground on new research facility 2019-01-27

KARACHI:

Aga Khan University (AKU) held the groundbreaking ceremony of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health (CoEWCH) building on its Stadium Road campus on Saturday.

By PPI Published: January 27, 2019
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Speech Speech of Mowlana Hazar Imam made a the Key of the City of Lisbon presentation ceremony 1996-12-17

Your Worship the Mayor,
City Councillors,
Honoured guests,
Citizens of Lisbon.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Speech Speech by Hazar Imam at the acceptance of the Nouvel Economiste Philanthropic Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award 2009-12-17

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
The First President,
Minister,
Your Excellencies,
Your Excellency, the Rector,
Commissioner for diversity and equal opportunities,

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra and Prince Hussain joined Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Le Nouvel Economiste award ceremony
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News Article Mawlana Hazar Imam receives “Prix de l’Entrepreneur philanthropique de l’année 2009

Mawlana Hazar Imam received the Prix de l’Entrepreneur philanthropique de l’année 2009 (2009 Philanthropic Entrepreneur of the Year Award) presented to him by Le Nouvel Economiste, at a ceremony held on 17 December at the Cour des Comptes in Paris.

Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra and Prince Hussain joined Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Le Nouvel Economiste award ceremony
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News Article Renovation Of Chihil Sutun Palace Completed 2018-08-22

Work on renovation of Chihil Sutun Palace – meaning Forty Columns in English – a cultural heritage from the 19th century, has been completed. The palace was built by Abdur Rahman Khan who was Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901.

By Nabilla Ashrafi
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Speech Speech by H.H. The Aga Khan at the World Bank InfoDev Conference 1999-11-10

Thank you, Jim, for your kind words of introduction and for inviting me to address this gathering. It is an honour to have this opportunity to speak to an audience that is so distinguished and so accomplished.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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News Article Aga Khan Foundation channeled $700m of assistance to Afghanistan 2014-08-14

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) have channeled roughly around $700 million of assistance to Afghanistan since the foundation begun it’s engagement in Afghanistan in 1995.

Ahmad Shah Ghanizada
H.H. The Aga Khan IV with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan
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News Article Tomb of Rahim Khan-i-Khanan to be restored

New Delhi: InterGlobe Foundation and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) Tuesday announced they would collaborate to conserve and restore Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan's tomb in the capital.

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News Article Ismaili Muslims hire rising architect Farshid Moussavi to design first U.S. cultural center in Houston

Ismaili Muslims hire rising architect Farshid Moussavi to design first U.S. cultural center in Houston

Molly Glentzer Feb. 6, 2019 Updated: Feb. 6, 2019 6:52 a.m.

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The Aga Khan to visit Houston on Sunday
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News Article Tanzania: Aga Khan Launches Key Training Programme 2018-11-23

Dar es Salaam — The Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery has initiated a training programme--Respectful Maternity Care--with a view to providing skills to nurses, midwives and clinical officers in public hospitals, dispensaries and health centres.

By Alfred Zacharia
Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children Minister Ummy Mwalimu cuts the ribbon to officially launch the Mothe
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News Article Govt plans to collaborate with AKTC to preserve heritage sites 2019-01-24

NEW DELHI: Malaysia plans to use the archaeological conservation expertise of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in efforts to preserve the country’s heritage sites, says Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik.

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik
Malaysia
News Article Min. of Antiquities cooperates with Agha Khan Foundation to restore monuments 2019-01-23

CAIRO – 23 January 2019: Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani convened with the director of the Aga Khan Cultural Services Foundation in the Ministry of Antiquities' headquarters on Jan. 22 to discuss means of cooperation in the development of Cairo’s historical districts.

By: Mustafa Marie
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani meets with AKTC officials in Cairo in the Ministry of Antiquities' headquarte
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Speech Speech by H.H. The Aga Khan at the event entitled, “Fragile States ‘Weiterdenken’(‘Thinking Ahead’)

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Minister of State, Mr. Niels Annen,
Professor Dr. Joachim Nagel,
Members of Parliament,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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News Article Aga Khan Gold Cup Golf Tournament begins 2019-01-11

Dhaka, Jan 11 (UNB) – The prestigious Aga Khan Gold Cup Golf Tournament-2019 got off to a fine start amidst a lot of fanfare at the Kurmitola Golf Course on Friday morning.

Guests at Aga Khan Gold Cup Golf Tournament-2019 inauguration ceremony at the Kurmitola Golf Course on Friday, Jan 11, 2019. Pho
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Speech Speech by Hazar Imam at the Lunch given by Industrial Promotion and Development Company

Honourable Minister,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Mubarak Housing Society Headquarters Jamatkhana
1983 Pakistan
Speech Address at the 25th Anniversary Graduation Ceremony of The Institute of Ismaili Studies 2003-10-19

His Highness the Aga Khan
Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel
October 19, 2003

Bismillah a-Rahman al-Rahim

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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News Article Hakims’ tombs regain glory-restoration work on Hakims' tombs being done by Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) 2019-01-02

Hyderabad: A search for Hakims’ tombs in Google will take you to a monument in Pakistan! However, the little less known fact is that there are two such tombs in the heart of Hyderabad, located within the seven tombs complex.

By Author Mohd Azharuddin
Workers giving final touches to the restoration work on Hakims’ tombs.— Photos: Mohd Azharuddin
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News Article Highlights of East African Tour 1959-09-25

Highlights of 1959 East African Tour – excerpts from Speeches

Mubarak Housing Society Headquarters Jamatkhana
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Interview Press Interview in Iran 1959-11-01

Press Interview in Iran
November 1st , 1959
Source: Speeches II (pg 5 – 7)

Press
Hazar Imam in Iran walks under a copy of the Holy Quran held up by Ismailis
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News Article Congressional Record WELCOMING THE AGA KHAN TO TEXAS (Extensions of Remarks - March 19, 2018)

rom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

WELCOMING THE AGA KHAN TO TEXAS

______

HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

Guard of honour for Hazar Imam in Germany 2004
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Speech On 9th October 1960 His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan opened a colloquium on the Present day Students Problems’

On 9th October 1960 His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan opened a colloquium on the Present day Students Problems’ sponsored by the Punjab University Student’s Union at Lahore in Pakistan.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
Hazar Imam
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Speech Speech by Hazar Imam at the Karachi University 1960-10-01

Mr. Vice-Chancellor, Members of the Karachi University Syndicate and Senate, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
HazarImam lays Foundation Stone of Prince Aly S. Khan Library, Karachi 1960-10-01
The Prince Aly Khan Library
Speech Speech at the Foundation Stone Laying of Al-Ilmu Reading Room 1960-10-01

On lst October 1960, His Royal Highness laid the foundation stone of the Reading Room building of Prince Aga Khan Students' Union, Kharadhar, Karachi. This institution which was established in 1932, is doing very useful work by providing fees and books to deserving students.

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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Hazar Imam In Bombay 1960
Speech Speech at the OPENING CEREMONY OF "Dr. ALIDINA KHARADHAR HOSPITAL & MATERNITY HOME" (Kharadhar)

Karachi, Pakistan OPENING CEREMONY OF "Dr. ALIDINA KHARADHAR HOSPITAL & MATERNITY HOME" (Kharadhar)
August 26, 1960

(Speeches. Vol 2. pg 20)

Aga Khan IV (H.H. Prince Karim)
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News Article Water supply scheme for Dolomuch, Seenlasht inaugurated & completed by AKAH

A scheme of potable drinking water for Dolomuch colony and Seenlasht was inaugurated at Seenlasht. Additional Deputy Commissioner Chitral Minhasuddin was chief guest on the occasion who unveiled plaque of the project.

Gul Hamaad Farooqi
Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa visit Chitral in late October 2018
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Speech Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Opening ceremony of Wandegeya Mosque, Kampala 1959-09-17

September 17, 1959

Kampala, Uganda

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