Prince Rahim Aga Khan concludes Pakistan visit, departs from Islamabad

Prince Rahim Aga Khan concluded his week-long visit to Pakistan on Tuesday and departed from Islamabad, where officials bid him farewell at Nur Khan Airbase.

The government presented him with a commemorative photo album marking key meetings and moments from his engagements across the country.

What did Prince Rahim Aga Khan do during his Pakistan visit?

Prince Rahim Aga Khan's visit ran from May 20 to 26, covering state engagements in Islamabad and community gatherings in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.

He met with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and traveled to regions including Hunza, Gojal and Ghizer, where he interacted with Ismaili communities and reviewed local development projects.

What did Pakistan's government say about the Aga Khan Development Network?

Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry praised the Aga Khan Development Network's longstanding contributions to Pakistan at the farewell ceremony.

He said the network's work in education, healthcare, rural development and community welfare has played an important role in improving lives across the country. "The Government of Pakistan highly values the welfare, educational and economic initiatives undertaken by AKDN," Chaudhry said.

How will Prince Rahim Aga Khan's visit affect Pakistan-AKDN cooperation?

Chaudhry expressed confidence that the visit would strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the Aga Khan Development Network.

He described the partnership as instrumental in supporting sustainable development and said the visit was expected to open new avenues for collaboration in development and humanitarian initiatives.

The network remains one of Pakistan's most significant development partners in education, health and community development.