Northern Pakistan Visit 2026, May
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2026, May 24: Many montages and videos with pics of the Imam in Northern Pakistan are virsulating. On such posted under " Zamana Murtaza Didar Mubarak Didar Mubarak" by| Meher Angez Hunzaiis at:
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s80F2_xyh-Q
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s80F2_xyh-Q
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Indeed!Admin wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 12:15 pm People may think these are ramblings from some old people but many had withnessed the same. To believe it or not is a matter of faith.
10th August 1946 Daressalaam - Diamond Jubilee. -For 2 days the
weather had been windy and rainy. The leaders suggested putting a tarp over
the stadium, MSMS replied, to leave the stadium uncovered, since angels and
ruhanis would also descend from the heavens to view the celebrations, and
that the weather would improve.
I remember reading somewhere that there was an event that was being organised and Shah Karim had discussions about the preparations with a leader. The leader told Shah Karim that everything was working smoothly except that there was forecast of heavy rain. Shah Karim told the leader leave that for me and indeed the next day during the event it was nice and sunny. Shah Karim smiled at the leader!
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Part 4 - The Ismaili Update: Pakistan visit
Yesterday morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Parwak in Upper Chitral and then in the afternoon to Gahkuch Bala in the Ishkoman-Punial region, to grace the Jamats gathered there with didar. Join us for the highlights, and stay tuned for more updates from the visit!
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXVF0WKqVaU
Yesterday morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled to Parwak in Upper Chitral and then in the afternoon to Gahkuch Bala in the Ishkoman-Punial region, to grace the Jamats gathered there with didar. Join us for the highlights, and stay tuned for more updates from the visit!
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXVF0WKqVaU
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2026, May 24: An incredible candid description of Shah Rahim' Aga Khan's interaction with the Jamat. Indeed this Imam goes beyond protocol and bureaucracy!
Today Gilgit Didar Wonderful Moments Events (Audio)
24th May 2026
The Testimony is audio and in Urdu.
AUDIO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2026/2026- ... y-urdu.mp4
Today Gilgit Didar Wonderful Moments Events (Audio)
24th May 2026
The Testimony is audio and in Urdu.
AUDIO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2026/2026- ... y-urdu.mp4
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More videos
Tere Ishq Ka Mowla Mujpe Hua Ye Assar Hai
| Shah Rahim 
| Ismaili Essence 786
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8MaIzBsOxE
Deedaret Boon || Hazir Imam Shah Rahim || Awais Shehzal || Baqir Ali Khadim || Shina Kalam 2026
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxeiVZpTxms
Tere Ishq Ka Mowla Mujpe Hua Ye Assar Hai
| Shah Rahim 
| Ismaili Essence 786Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8MaIzBsOxE
Deedaret Boon || Hazir Imam Shah Rahim || Awais Shehzal || Baqir Ali Khadim || Shina Kalam 2026
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxeiVZpTxms
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“Tere Ishq Ka Moula Mujhpe Hua Ye Asar Hai. Tere Ishq Ka Mowla Mujpe Hua Ye Assar Hai
| Shah Rahim | Ismaili Essence 786”K. Bhai, thank you for posting this song on the website.
The lyrics of this song were written by me, and the music was composed by Dr. Sam Maknojia of Ismaili Essence 786. Together, we have created many devotional songs dedicated to our beloved MHI.
I have not shared many of our other compositions here because I was concerned they might be deleted. Nevertheless, I sincerely appreciate your efforts in sharing this song and helping it reach a wider audience.
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I enjoyed watching after translating the lyrics into English. Thank you for your efforts. May Mowla inspire you to compose and produce more!ashraf59 wrote: Mon May 25, 2026 9:16 am The lyrics of this song were written by me, and the music was composed by Dr. Sam Maknojia of Ismaili Essence 786. Together, we have created many devotional songs dedicated to our beloved MHI.
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Aga Khans: The Silent Revolutionaries
Issa Khan (Kinshasa, DRC, Central Africa)
There is a revolution that never made the evening news. No protests, no slogans, no power grabs. Just classrooms, clinics, and village banks appearing one by one across the valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. For over a hundred years, the Aga Khans have been waging it and only now, as the world’s attention turns north, are we seeing the scale of what was built.
It began in 1946, before Pakistan even existed. Aga Khan III established Diamond Jubilee Schools for girls in the Karakoram Mountains and Chitral. At the time, the idea of educating daughters in those remote valleys was unthinkable to many. But that was the point. The Imamat’s bet was simple: if you want to change a region, start with its women. That quiet conviction became the foundation for everything that followed.
In 1967, Aga Khan IV brought these scattered efforts under the Aga Khan Development Network, a non-denominational group with a mandate to improve quality of life regardless of faith, origin, or gender. The Northern Areas became its laboratory. The turning point came in 1982 with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. The brief to Shoaib Sultan Khan was deceptively ambitious: double household incomes in a decade and build a model others could replicate.
The method, however, was radically humble. Villagers were asked to organize themselves, save their own capital, and decide their own priorities. AKRSP just provided the technical scaffolding. It worked. Within three years the model had spread from Gilgit to Chitral and Baltistan. Former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Sartaj Aziz visited, studied it, and admitted Pakistan finally had a viable rural development model. That model later scaled into the National Rural Support Programme.
AKDN never chased visibility, so the metrics often surprise people. Today nearly 150 Aga Khan schools in the region educate 40,000 students, and almost half are girls. The Professional Development Centre in Gilgit has trained over 21,000 teachers because, as the Aga Khan IV put it, teacher training yields greater returns than any other social investment. Health tells a similar story. More than 60 AKDN health centers now serve 750,000 people across GB and Chitral, feeding into a national network that treats 1.8 million patients a year.
When you drive through Hunza or Yasin, the evidence is physical too: 333 micro-hydro plants lighting 40,000 homes, safe drinking water reaching half a million people, and 39 million trees planted as a buffer against climate change. AKDN teams have mapped hazards for 828 villages and trained 36,000 local volunteers in disaster response, not because it’s trendy, but because they’ve been working in these fragile valleys for 65 years.
That long view is why the world is suddenly interested. The 1984 opening of the Karakoram Highway put Gilgit-Baltistan on Pakistan’s map. CPEC has now put it on the world’s. Everyone sees the trade routes, the minerals, the borders. What they’re just discovering is that the human capital is already there.
In a region now described as ground zero for climate risk, AKDN’s decades of glacial lake monitoring and community-based preparedness look less like charity and more like foresight. And in an age of polarization, a Muslim-led institution running merit-based schools and hospitals for all communities, restoring Buddhist and Sikh heritage sites alongside mosques, carries its own quiet authority. AKDN’s mission explicitly promotes pluralism, and the North has been living that experiment for generations.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V’s visit this May underscored the continuity. His first official trip as 50th Imam devoted five of six days to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. He was received with full state honors, and President Zardari publicly credited AKDN’s longstanding contributions to social welfare. The partnership that once operated in the margins is now national policy.
So why call them “silent revolutionaries”? Because they never wanted the microphone. They built institutions instead of personalities. They handed credit to village organizations and school committees. While empires argued over who owned the mountains, the Aga Khans asked a different question: what if the people who live here had the best schools, healthcare, and access to capital? A century later, the answer is measurable. The region posts Pakistan’s highest female literacy rates and some of its lowest maternal mortality. Its civil society is strong enough to host international climate forums.
The revolution was silent. The results aren’t. And as global investors, policymakers, and climate experts head north, they’re finding that someone was there first, quietly laying the foundations for the future.
Issa Khan (Kinshasa, DRC, Central Africa)
There is a revolution that never made the evening news. No protests, no slogans, no power grabs. Just classrooms, clinics, and village banks appearing one by one across the valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. For over a hundred years, the Aga Khans have been waging it and only now, as the world’s attention turns north, are we seeing the scale of what was built.
It began in 1946, before Pakistan even existed. Aga Khan III established Diamond Jubilee Schools for girls in the Karakoram Mountains and Chitral. At the time, the idea of educating daughters in those remote valleys was unthinkable to many. But that was the point. The Imamat’s bet was simple: if you want to change a region, start with its women. That quiet conviction became the foundation for everything that followed.
In 1967, Aga Khan IV brought these scattered efforts under the Aga Khan Development Network, a non-denominational group with a mandate to improve quality of life regardless of faith, origin, or gender. The Northern Areas became its laboratory. The turning point came in 1982 with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. The brief to Shoaib Sultan Khan was deceptively ambitious: double household incomes in a decade and build a model others could replicate.
The method, however, was radically humble. Villagers were asked to organize themselves, save their own capital, and decide their own priorities. AKRSP just provided the technical scaffolding. It worked. Within three years the model had spread from Gilgit to Chitral and Baltistan. Former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Sartaj Aziz visited, studied it, and admitted Pakistan finally had a viable rural development model. That model later scaled into the National Rural Support Programme.
AKDN never chased visibility, so the metrics often surprise people. Today nearly 150 Aga Khan schools in the region educate 40,000 students, and almost half are girls. The Professional Development Centre in Gilgit has trained over 21,000 teachers because, as the Aga Khan IV put it, teacher training yields greater returns than any other social investment. Health tells a similar story. More than 60 AKDN health centers now serve 750,000 people across GB and Chitral, feeding into a national network that treats 1.8 million patients a year.
When you drive through Hunza or Yasin, the evidence is physical too: 333 micro-hydro plants lighting 40,000 homes, safe drinking water reaching half a million people, and 39 million trees planted as a buffer against climate change. AKDN teams have mapped hazards for 828 villages and trained 36,000 local volunteers in disaster response, not because it’s trendy, but because they’ve been working in these fragile valleys for 65 years.
That long view is why the world is suddenly interested. The 1984 opening of the Karakoram Highway put Gilgit-Baltistan on Pakistan’s map. CPEC has now put it on the world’s. Everyone sees the trade routes, the minerals, the borders. What they’re just discovering is that the human capital is already there.
In a region now described as ground zero for climate risk, AKDN’s decades of glacial lake monitoring and community-based preparedness look less like charity and more like foresight. And in an age of polarization, a Muslim-led institution running merit-based schools and hospitals for all communities, restoring Buddhist and Sikh heritage sites alongside mosques, carries its own quiet authority. AKDN’s mission explicitly promotes pluralism, and the North has been living that experiment for generations.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V’s visit this May underscored the continuity. His first official trip as 50th Imam devoted five of six days to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. He was received with full state honors, and President Zardari publicly credited AKDN’s longstanding contributions to social welfare. The partnership that once operated in the margins is now national policy.
So why call them “silent revolutionaries”? Because they never wanted the microphone. They built institutions instead of personalities. They handed credit to village organizations and school committees. While empires argued over who owned the mountains, the Aga Khans asked a different question: what if the people who live here had the best schools, healthcare, and access to capital? A century later, the answer is measurable. The region posts Pakistan’s highest female literacy rates and some of its lowest maternal mortality. Its civil society is strong enough to host international climate forums.
The revolution was silent. The results aren’t. And as global investors, policymakers, and climate experts head north, they’re finding that someone was there first, quietly laying the foundations for the future.
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Mawlana Hazar Imam blesses Jamat with second didar in Parwak
Mawlana Hazar Imam returned to Parwak in Upper Chitral on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Khush Ahmed Din
Imtiaz Alam, Regional Council President for Upper Chitral, welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam back to Parwak.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
The Mukhi, Mukhiani, Kamadia, and Kamadiani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the didar venue.
Photo: IPL / Rouhaan Bhamani
Thousands of Jamati members gathered at the outdoor venue in Parwak, which volunteers had spent months preparing.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue at Parwak on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Amir Ali Rimjee
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the didar in Parwak, Upper Chitral.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Parwak, Chitral.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Parwak, Chitral, on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Parwak, Chitral.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves farewell to members of the Jamat gathered for didar in Parwak on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Rouhaan Bhamani
Yesterday, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled back to Parwak in Upper Chitral, to grant the second of the two didars in the region.
Greeting him was a sign in the mountains made from stones that read “Welcome to our Beloved Hazar Imam”. It took a group of volunteers 25 days to create the sign. Throughout the mountains here in Chitral and in Gilgit-Baltistan, Jamati members created many similar signs to welcome the Imam and express their love and joy on the occasion of his visit.
Hazar Imam later travelled to Gahkuch and Gilgit to meet with the Jamats there.
https://the.ismaili/pk/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-parwak
Mawlana Hazar Imam returned to Parwak in Upper Chitral on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Khush Ahmed Din
Imtiaz Alam, Regional Council President for Upper Chitral, welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam back to Parwak.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
The Mukhi, Mukhiani, Kamadia, and Kamadiani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the didar venue.
Photo: IPL / Rouhaan Bhamani
Thousands of Jamati members gathered at the outdoor venue in Parwak, which volunteers had spent months preparing.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue at Parwak on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Amir Ali Rimjee
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the didar in Parwak, Upper Chitral.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Parwak, Chitral.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Parwak, Chitral, on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Parwak, Chitral.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves farewell to members of the Jamat gathered for didar in Parwak on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Rouhaan Bhamani
Yesterday, Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled back to Parwak in Upper Chitral, to grant the second of the two didars in the region.
Greeting him was a sign in the mountains made from stones that read “Welcome to our Beloved Hazar Imam”. It took a group of volunteers 25 days to create the sign. Throughout the mountains here in Chitral and in Gilgit-Baltistan, Jamati members created many similar signs to welcome the Imam and express their love and joy on the occasion of his visit.
Hazar Imam later travelled to Gahkuch and Gilgit to meet with the Jamats there.
https://the.ismaili/pk/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-parwak
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Mawlana Hazar Imam graces Jamat with didar in Gilgit
Engineer Iqbal Rasool, President of the Council for Gilgit Region, welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam back to Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
The Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani, and Kamadiani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the didar venue.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue at Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue at Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Daniyal Akbar
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the didar in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Thousands of Jamati members gathered at the outdoor venue in Gilgit, which volunteers had spent months preparing.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the didar in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Javaid Janan
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Shakila Bano
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs the stage after blessing the Jamat with didar in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled back to Gilgit yesterday evening where he granted didar to the Jamat of the Gilgit regional council.
Many thousands of Jamati members had gathered at the outdoor venue, which volunteers had spent weeks preparing with excitement and anticipation.
The city of Gilgit is one of the major cities in the region, and the main educational and commercial centre for Gilgit-Baltistan. Historically, Gilgit served as a key junction on the Silk Route, connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and China.
AKDN has a strong presence in Gilgit. The Aga Khan Medical Centre provides quality healthcare services, while the Aga Khan University (AKU) Professional Development Centre has played an important role in teacher training and educational development as part of the AKU’s Institute of Education. Similarly, the Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (AKHSS) has contributed significantly to academic excellence and youth development for decades.
https://the.ismaili/pk/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-gilgit
Engineer Iqbal Rasool, President of the Council for Gilgit Region, welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam back to Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
The Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani, and Kamadiani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the didar venue.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue at Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam walks through the didar venue at Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Daniyal Akbar
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the didar in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Thousands of Jamati members gathered at the outdoor venue in Gilgit, which volunteers had spent months preparing.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the didar in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Javaid Janan
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat in Gilgit on 24 May 2026.
Photo: IPL / Shakila Bano
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs the stage after blessing the Jamat with didar in Gilgit.
Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam travelled back to Gilgit yesterday evening where he granted didar to the Jamat of the Gilgit regional council.
Many thousands of Jamati members had gathered at the outdoor venue, which volunteers had spent weeks preparing with excitement and anticipation.
The city of Gilgit is one of the major cities in the region, and the main educational and commercial centre for Gilgit-Baltistan. Historically, Gilgit served as a key junction on the Silk Route, connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and China.
AKDN has a strong presence in Gilgit. The Aga Khan Medical Centre provides quality healthcare services, while the Aga Khan University (AKU) Professional Development Centre has played an important role in teacher training and educational development as part of the AKU’s Institute of Education. Similarly, the Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (AKHSS) has contributed significantly to academic excellence and youth development for decades.
https://the.ismaili/pk/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-gilgit
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Hazar Imam's pakistan visit experience shared by murids
A historic and emotional moment as Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan and is warmly received by President Asif Ali Zardari at the airport.
Murids share their experiences during didars
This beautiful scene reflects respect, unity, peace, and the deep love of the Jamat for Mawlana Hazar Imam. The arrival atmosphere, official reception, and spiritual emotions make this a memorable moment for murids around the world.
Ya Ali Madad
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR8epVW2bYo
A historic and emotional moment as Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Pakistan and is warmly received by President Asif Ali Zardari at the airport.
Murids share their experiences during didarsThis beautiful scene reflects respect, unity, peace, and the deep love of the Jamat for Mawlana Hazar Imam. The arrival atmosphere, official reception, and spiritual emotions make this a memorable moment for murids around the world.
Ya Ali Madad
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR8epVW2bYo
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As received.
Key Points from Moulana Hazir Imam's Farman*
Today, May 24th Gilgit
Moulana Hazir Imam began by expressing sincere gratitude to the Government of Pakistan and the Administration of Gilgit-Baltistan for their decades of cooperation and for the arrangements made for the Jamat during the visit. He also appreciated the beautiful illuminated decorations on the mountains, mentioning they were visible from his room.
Moula graciously accepted the bayyah presented on behalf of Jamat by the Mukhi of Central Jamatkhana Gilgit.
In his Farman, Moulana Hazir Imam emphasized unity, compassion, and coexistence, reminding the Jamat to build strong bridges with all communities around them, as Islam is a faith of brotherhood and sisterhood.
Moula beautifully stated: _*“When we rise, we take everyone with us.”*_
Hazir Imam further highlighted the importance of family harmony, mutual understanding, and supporting one another across generations.
Addressing the youth, Moula described them as the future and urged them to prepare for an increasingly complex world through meaningful education, adaptability, and practical skills beyond geographical boundaries. He especially encouraged the learning of English to strengthen connections with Pakistan and the wider world.
Moulana Hazir Imam advised the youth not to compete with others, but to constantly challenge themselves to become the very best they can be. Expressing faith in their abilities, he said:
_*“I believe in your potential and capabilities,”*_ and encouraged them to take personal responsibility for their future while uplifting one another, reminding them: _*“Others’ success is your success and your success is our success.”*_
Key Points from Moulana Hazir Imam's Farman*
Today, May 24th Gilgit
Moulana Hazir Imam began by expressing sincere gratitude to the Government of Pakistan and the Administration of Gilgit-Baltistan for their decades of cooperation and for the arrangements made for the Jamat during the visit. He also appreciated the beautiful illuminated decorations on the mountains, mentioning they were visible from his room.
Moula graciously accepted the bayyah presented on behalf of Jamat by the Mukhi of Central Jamatkhana Gilgit.
In his Farman, Moulana Hazir Imam emphasized unity, compassion, and coexistence, reminding the Jamat to build strong bridges with all communities around them, as Islam is a faith of brotherhood and sisterhood.
Moula beautifully stated: _*“When we rise, we take everyone with us.”*_
Hazir Imam further highlighted the importance of family harmony, mutual understanding, and supporting one another across generations.
Addressing the youth, Moula described them as the future and urged them to prepare for an increasingly complex world through meaningful education, adaptability, and practical skills beyond geographical boundaries. He especially encouraged the learning of English to strengthen connections with Pakistan and the wider world.
Moulana Hazir Imam advised the youth not to compete with others, but to constantly challenge themselves to become the very best they can be. Expressing faith in their abilities, he said:
_*“I believe in your potential and capabilities,”*_ and encouraged them to take personal responsibility for their future while uplifting one another, reminding them: _*“Others’ success is your success and your success is our success.”*_
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Times of Karachi
@TOKCityOfLights
Translated from Urdu
The spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, Prince Shah Rahim al-Hussaini, Aga Khan V, has urged the Ismaili community in Pakistan to remain steadfast on the Straight Path and promote unity and peaceful coexistence. After assuming his position, Prince Rahim Aga Khan made his first visit to Gilgit. To welcome Prince Rahim Aga Khan, special arrangements were made at six locations in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral by his devotees for the darbar. Aga Khan V emphasized that our faith is based on the fundamental tenets of religion: the oneness of God, the final prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and recognizing the Holy Quran as the last divine revelation from Allah Almighty. Prince Rahim Aga Khan said that the members of the Ismaili community should continue serving humanity through peace, tolerance, ethical conduct, and responsible citizenship.
@TOKCityOfLights
Translated from Urdu
The spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, Prince Shah Rahim al-Hussaini, Aga Khan V, has urged the Ismaili community in Pakistan to remain steadfast on the Straight Path and promote unity and peaceful coexistence. After assuming his position, Prince Rahim Aga Khan made his first visit to Gilgit. To welcome Prince Rahim Aga Khan, special arrangements were made at six locations in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral by his devotees for the darbar. Aga Khan V emphasized that our faith is based on the fundamental tenets of religion: the oneness of God, the final prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and recognizing the Holy Quran as the last divine revelation from Allah Almighty. Prince Rahim Aga Khan said that the members of the Ismaili community should continue serving humanity through peace, tolerance, ethical conduct, and responsible citizenship.
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Asif Ullah Khan
@asifullahk
Honoured to receive 𝖧𝗂𝗌 𝖧𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 & introduce @PakGlobalAlumni, a network of Pakistanis educated at the world’s top institutions, dedicated to bringing their best back home.
VIDEO 1: https://x.com/i/status/2059003907180028372
VIDEO 2: https://x.com/i/status/2058915653562875980
@asifullahk
Honoured to receive 𝖧𝗂𝗌 𝖧𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 & introduce @PakGlobalAlumni, a network of Pakistanis educated at the world’s top institutions, dedicated to bringing their best back home.
VIDEO 1: https://x.com/i/status/2059003907180028372
VIDEO 2: https://x.com/i/status/2058915653562875980
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https://chitraltoday.net/2026/05/25/pri ... -governor/
Chitral Today
Prince Rahim Agrees to Set Up AKU in Peshawar: Governor
Bashir Hussain Azad
Chitral, May 25, 2026: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor and chief minister on Monday praised the development work of the Aga Khan Foundation and expressed a strong commitment to expanding cooperation in the future.
Aga Khan Concludes Visit with Didar in Garam Chashma
Speaking to the media at Chitral Airport, Faisal Karim Kundi and Sohail Afridi highlighted the foundation’s significant role in the development of remote and underserved areas of the region.
They were present at the airport to receive Prince Rahim Aga Khan. They revealed that detailed discussions were held with him regarding investment opportunities in key sectors such as minerals and natural resources, as well as hospitality and tourism.
CDA Finalizes Land For AKUH In Islamabad
The provincial leadership noted that there are numerous areas where the Aga Khan Foundation can collaborate with the government to promote economic growth and development.
PM Praises Prince Rahim’s Commitment to Peace and Development
They also said that Prince Rahim Aga Khan agreed in principle to establish an Aga Khan University and a hospital in Peshawar.
Praising the foundation’s longstanding contributions, the governor and chief minister emphasized that closer institutional coordination would help reduce underdevelopment and improve living standards in the province’s remote regions.
They assured continued support and a structured partnership framework to strengthen future development initiatives.
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Prince Rahim Agrees to Set Up AKU in Peshawar: Governor
Bashir Hussain Azad
Chitral, May 25, 2026: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor and chief minister on Monday praised the development work of the Aga Khan Foundation and expressed a strong commitment to expanding cooperation in the future.
Aga Khan Concludes Visit with Didar in Garam Chashma
Speaking to the media at Chitral Airport, Faisal Karim Kundi and Sohail Afridi highlighted the foundation’s significant role in the development of remote and underserved areas of the region.
They were present at the airport to receive Prince Rahim Aga Khan. They revealed that detailed discussions were held with him regarding investment opportunities in key sectors such as minerals and natural resources, as well as hospitality and tourism.
CDA Finalizes Land For AKUH In Islamabad
The provincial leadership noted that there are numerous areas where the Aga Khan Foundation can collaborate with the government to promote economic growth and development.
PM Praises Prince Rahim’s Commitment to Peace and Development
They also said that Prince Rahim Aga Khan agreed in principle to establish an Aga Khan University and a hospital in Peshawar.
Praising the foundation’s longstanding contributions, the governor and chief minister emphasized that closer institutional coordination would help reduce underdevelopment and improve living standards in the province’s remote regions.
They assured continued support and a structured partnership framework to strengthen future development initiatives.
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Faisal Karim Kundi
@fkkundi
It was a privilege to welcome H.H. Prince Rahim Aga Khan on his arrival in Chitral, alongside CM KP @SohailAfridiISF.
His presence reflects a legacy of service, vision, and commitment to humanity, deeply valued across #KhyberPakhtunkhwa. On behalf of the people of the province
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@fkkundi
It was a privilege to welcome H.H. Prince Rahim Aga Khan on his arrival in Chitral, alongside CM KP @SohailAfridiISF.
His presence reflects a legacy of service, vision, and commitment to humanity, deeply valued across #KhyberPakhtunkhwa. On behalf of the people of the province
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CM KP @SohailAfridiISF
and Governor Faisal Kundi @fkkundi
met with Hazar Imam Shah Rahim #AgaKhan and presented a souvenir.
and Governor Faisal Kundi @fkkundi
met with Hazar Imam Shah Rahim #AgaKhan and presented a souvenir.
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Authority in Matters of Faith Rests Exclusively with Imam: Prince Rahim
Zulfiqar Ahmad
Garam Chashma, May 25, 2026: His Highness Prince Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, said on Monday that ultimate authority in matters of faith rests exclusively with the Imam of the time, underscoring what he described as a central principle of continuity in Ismaili interpretation.
The Ismaili Imam was welcomed upon his arrival at the Chitral airport from Gilgit-Baltistan by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and civil and military officials. He later reached Garam Chashma to grant Didar to his followers.
Addressing the large gathering of followers at Droshp, Garam Chashma, the Imam emphasised that Ismaili doctrine is interpreted within the framework of the Imamat and cautioned against competing or unofficial claims to the authority of the Imam of the time.
He also warned against internal division arising from what he described as unauthorised interpretations of Shia Ismaili teachings, stressing adherence to guidance issued through the institution of the Imamat.
In Ismaili belief, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is regarded by followers as a direct descendant of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Hazrat Ali, the fourth caliph in Sunni tradition and the first Imam in Shia Islam.
Beyond questions of authority, the Imam used his address in Garam Chashma to call for stronger family cohesion, expanded access to education and greater participation of women in social and economic life. He urged his followers to promote partnership within households, describing it as essential to stability and long-term community progress.
“You will face hardships in life,” he said, according to Ismaili accounts of the address, “but whenever you encounter difficulties, seek help only from Allah.”
A substantial portion of the Imam’s Farman focused on development themes, particularly early childhood education. The Imam said learning begins at birth and urged families and institutions to invest in children’s intellectual and moral development from the earliest stages of life. He described education as the foundation of long-term social and economic advancement, calling for sustained investment in institutions capable of preparing younger generations for rapid global change.
The Imam also stressed the importance of harmony within families, the Ismaili community, and broader society, stressing mutual respect, compassion and cooperation across differences.
At the conclusion of the visit, he expressed appreciation for the federal and provincial authorities for what he described as their hospitality. The address was broadly viewed by members of the Ismaili community as a reaffirmation of long-standing principles emphasising pluralism, education, gender inclusion and social cohesion.
Related: [see link in original page]
Prince Rahim Begins Pakistan Visit with State Banquet in Islamabad
Prince Rahim Aga Khan Completes Upper Chitral Visi
Aga Khan Says Unity Key to Happiness, Strength of Jamat
Authority in Matters of Faith Rests Exclusively with Imam: Prince Rahim
Zulfiqar Ahmad
Garam Chashma, May 25, 2026: His Highness Prince Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, said on Monday that ultimate authority in matters of faith rests exclusively with the Imam of the time, underscoring what he described as a central principle of continuity in Ismaili interpretation.
The Ismaili Imam was welcomed upon his arrival at the Chitral airport from Gilgit-Baltistan by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and civil and military officials. He later reached Garam Chashma to grant Didar to his followers.
Addressing the large gathering of followers at Droshp, Garam Chashma, the Imam emphasised that Ismaili doctrine is interpreted within the framework of the Imamat and cautioned against competing or unofficial claims to the authority of the Imam of the time.
He also warned against internal division arising from what he described as unauthorised interpretations of Shia Ismaili teachings, stressing adherence to guidance issued through the institution of the Imamat.
In Ismaili belief, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is regarded by followers as a direct descendant of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Hazrat Ali, the fourth caliph in Sunni tradition and the first Imam in Shia Islam.
Beyond questions of authority, the Imam used his address in Garam Chashma to call for stronger family cohesion, expanded access to education and greater participation of women in social and economic life. He urged his followers to promote partnership within households, describing it as essential to stability and long-term community progress.
“You will face hardships in life,” he said, according to Ismaili accounts of the address, “but whenever you encounter difficulties, seek help only from Allah.”
A substantial portion of the Imam’s Farman focused on development themes, particularly early childhood education. The Imam said learning begins at birth and urged families and institutions to invest in children’s intellectual and moral development from the earliest stages of life. He described education as the foundation of long-term social and economic advancement, calling for sustained investment in institutions capable of preparing younger generations for rapid global change.
The Imam also stressed the importance of harmony within families, the Ismaili community, and broader society, stressing mutual respect, compassion and cooperation across differences.
At the conclusion of the visit, he expressed appreciation for the federal and provincial authorities for what he described as their hospitality. The address was broadly viewed by members of the Ismaili community as a reaffirmation of long-standing principles emphasising pluralism, education, gender inclusion and social cohesion.
Related: [see link in original page]
Prince Rahim Begins Pakistan Visit with State Banquet in Islamabad
Prince Rahim Aga Khan Completes Upper Chitral Visi
Aga Khan Says Unity Key to Happiness, Strength of Jamat
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan Completes Upper Chitral Visit
Ismailis gather at Parwak Didargah on May 23, 24, in large numbers, Imam stresses unity and education.
Special Correspondent
Parwak, May 24, 2026: His Highness Prince Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V visited Upper Chitral for the second consecutive day on Sunday where he met his followers at the Didargah in Parwak Lasht.
According to Ismaili Council officials, about 50,000 Ismailis gathered for the Didar of their Imam on Saturday, May 24.
His followers from the Ismaili Councils of Mastuj, Laspur and Mulkhow gathered at the Didargah on May 23, and those from Booni, Torkhow, Brep and Yarkhun and surrounding areas gathered for the Didar on May 24.
Aga Khan Says Unity Key to Happiness, Strength of Jamat
Upper Chitral district administration and the Ismaili Regional Council representatives received the Imam at the helipad after his arrival from Gilgit-Baltistan. This marked the Aga Khan’s first official visit to Pakistan since assuming the position of the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community last year.
During the Didar, the Imam emphasized adherence to the core principles of Islam, its fundamental practices and the belief in the finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad peace be upon him.
Prince Rahim Begins Pakistan Visit with State Banquet in Islamabad
His Highness gave special guidance to the youth, saying that the world is passing through challenging times and young people must come forward with confidence and responsibility. He advised the youth to think globally, understand the changing world, and prepare themselves for the future.
The Aga Khan is expected to wrap up his visit to Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan with Didar to his followers at six Didargahs in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. He will grant Didar to the Jamat at Garam Chashma on May 25 afternoon.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan Completes Upper Chitral Visit
Ismailis gather at Parwak Didargah on May 23, 24, in large numbers, Imam stresses unity and education.
Special Correspondent
Parwak, May 24, 2026: His Highness Prince Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V visited Upper Chitral for the second consecutive day on Sunday where he met his followers at the Didargah in Parwak Lasht.
According to Ismaili Council officials, about 50,000 Ismailis gathered for the Didar of their Imam on Saturday, May 24.
His followers from the Ismaili Councils of Mastuj, Laspur and Mulkhow gathered at the Didargah on May 23, and those from Booni, Torkhow, Brep and Yarkhun and surrounding areas gathered for the Didar on May 24.
Aga Khan Says Unity Key to Happiness, Strength of Jamat
Upper Chitral district administration and the Ismaili Regional Council representatives received the Imam at the helipad after his arrival from Gilgit-Baltistan. This marked the Aga Khan’s first official visit to Pakistan since assuming the position of the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community last year.
During the Didar, the Imam emphasized adherence to the core principles of Islam, its fundamental practices and the belief in the finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad peace be upon him.
Prince Rahim Begins Pakistan Visit with State Banquet in Islamabad
His Highness gave special guidance to the youth, saying that the world is passing through challenging times and young people must come forward with confidence and responsibility. He advised the youth to think globally, understand the changing world, and prepare themselves for the future.
The Aga Khan is expected to wrap up his visit to Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan with Didar to his followers at six Didargahs in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. He will grant Didar to the Jamat at Garam Chashma on May 25 afternoon.
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Gilgit Baltistan Tourism.
@GBTourism_
Translated from Urdu
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The spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan, departed from Gilgit today.
He completed a historic three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
@GBTourism_
Translated from Urdu
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status/2058942834800255156/video/1
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The spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan, departed from Gilgit today.
He completed a historic three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s Visit to Pakistan: An Overview
By Sawera Mithal
The recent visit of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Pakistan proved to be a multidimensional journey of historical and intellectual significance. It highlighted various aspects of state relations, development partnerships, and the spiritual and social guidance of the Ismaili community under a comprehensive vision. From high-level state engagements in Islamabad to spiritual gatherings held in the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, and Yasin, the visit presented a unified message centered on education, unity, ethics, social harmony, and alignment with the demands of the modern world.
In Islamabad, Prince Rahim Aga Khan was received by Pakistan’s highest leadership, where President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed him at Nur Khan Airbase. On this occasion, he was presented with a tri-services guard of honor comprising the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force, reflecting his national and international importance. Later, at the Presidency, detailed discussions took place with the President, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and other senior government officials regarding ongoing cooperation and future partnerships between Pakistan and the Aga Khan Development Network.
At state-level dinners and meetings, there was consensus that the Aga Khan Development Network is playing a key role in Pakistan in important sectors such as healthcare, education, rural development, environmental resilience, preservation of cultural heritage, and vocational training for youth. During the special reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, commitment was reaffirmed to further strengthen this partnership, and the services of the Aga Khan institutions were described as an important part of Pakistan’s development model.
On this occasion, emphasis was placed on the idea that the new concept of development is not limited merely to infrastructure; rather, human resources, education, skills, and community development are its fundamental pillars.
The second, and more intellectual and spiritual aspect of the visit, consisted of the gatherings held in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, where Prince Rahim Aga Khan delivered detailed addresses to the Ismaili community.
In these speeches, he emphasized that the community should remain steadfast on the “Straight Path,” make unity its strength, and incorporate peace, tolerance, and mutual respect into collective life. He clarified that Islam is founded upon belief in the Oneness of God, the Finality of Prophethood, and the Holy Qur’an, and that a responsible and ethical society can be built upon these principles.
Education remained a constant and central theme in his messages. He stated that education is not a temporary activity but a lifelong journey. In particular, he described girls’ education as essential for social progress, while encouraging youth to acquire modern skills, vocational training, and proficiency in the English language so they can secure better opportunities globally. According to him, the future will belong to those who combine knowledge, ethics, and practical skills.
The spiritual gathering held on 25 May 2026 at the Yasin Taus Didar Gah was one of the most important and historic moments of the visit. Addressing the Jamat there, Prince Rahim Aga Khan provided guidance on various aspects of life.
He described good manners and positive thinking as the foundation of human character, stating that a cheerful disposition not only improves an individual’s life but also positively impacts society as a whole. At the same time, he strongly advised complete avoidance of illegal and unethical activities, because true progress is only possible through honesty and principled conduct.
He also described social harmony, mutual cooperation, and collective responsibility as the foundations of development, saying that every individual should help others according to their ability so that a strong and united society may be formed.
Similarly, he addressed mental health issues and advised parents to adopt a friendly attitude toward their children in order to protect them from mental stress, while children were encouraged to respect and serve their parents so that the family system remains strong.
At this gathering, he expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the community over past decades and stressed the need for further education, discipline, and collective effort in the future. According to him, sustained progress can only continue through collective effort and consistent hard work.
In conclusion, he offered prayers for Islam, the Jamat, and Pakistan, and appreciated the cooperation of the Government of Pakistan while expressing good wishes for peace, unity, and development.
Overall, the entire visit emerged as a comprehensive message in which spirituality, education, ethics, development, and the demands of the modern world appeared interconnected. The visit not only served as a source of guidance for the Ismaili community, but also highlighted for Pakistan a developmental and intellectual vision centered on human development, environmental balance, and social harmony.
By Sawera Mithal
The recent visit of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Pakistan proved to be a multidimensional journey of historical and intellectual significance. It highlighted various aspects of state relations, development partnerships, and the spiritual and social guidance of the Ismaili community under a comprehensive vision. From high-level state engagements in Islamabad to spiritual gatherings held in the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, and Yasin, the visit presented a unified message centered on education, unity, ethics, social harmony, and alignment with the demands of the modern world.
In Islamabad, Prince Rahim Aga Khan was received by Pakistan’s highest leadership, where President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed him at Nur Khan Airbase. On this occasion, he was presented with a tri-services guard of honor comprising the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force, reflecting his national and international importance. Later, at the Presidency, detailed discussions took place with the President, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and other senior government officials regarding ongoing cooperation and future partnerships between Pakistan and the Aga Khan Development Network.
At state-level dinners and meetings, there was consensus that the Aga Khan Development Network is playing a key role in Pakistan in important sectors such as healthcare, education, rural development, environmental resilience, preservation of cultural heritage, and vocational training for youth. During the special reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, commitment was reaffirmed to further strengthen this partnership, and the services of the Aga Khan institutions were described as an important part of Pakistan’s development model.
On this occasion, emphasis was placed on the idea that the new concept of development is not limited merely to infrastructure; rather, human resources, education, skills, and community development are its fundamental pillars.
The second, and more intellectual and spiritual aspect of the visit, consisted of the gatherings held in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, where Prince Rahim Aga Khan delivered detailed addresses to the Ismaili community.
In these speeches, he emphasized that the community should remain steadfast on the “Straight Path,” make unity its strength, and incorporate peace, tolerance, and mutual respect into collective life. He clarified that Islam is founded upon belief in the Oneness of God, the Finality of Prophethood, and the Holy Qur’an, and that a responsible and ethical society can be built upon these principles.
Education remained a constant and central theme in his messages. He stated that education is not a temporary activity but a lifelong journey. In particular, he described girls’ education as essential for social progress, while encouraging youth to acquire modern skills, vocational training, and proficiency in the English language so they can secure better opportunities globally. According to him, the future will belong to those who combine knowledge, ethics, and practical skills.
The spiritual gathering held on 25 May 2026 at the Yasin Taus Didar Gah was one of the most important and historic moments of the visit. Addressing the Jamat there, Prince Rahim Aga Khan provided guidance on various aspects of life.
He described good manners and positive thinking as the foundation of human character, stating that a cheerful disposition not only improves an individual’s life but also positively impacts society as a whole. At the same time, he strongly advised complete avoidance of illegal and unethical activities, because true progress is only possible through honesty and principled conduct.
He also described social harmony, mutual cooperation, and collective responsibility as the foundations of development, saying that every individual should help others according to their ability so that a strong and united society may be formed.
Similarly, he addressed mental health issues and advised parents to adopt a friendly attitude toward their children in order to protect them from mental stress, while children were encouraged to respect and serve their parents so that the family system remains strong.
At this gathering, he expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the community over past decades and stressed the need for further education, discipline, and collective effort in the future. According to him, sustained progress can only continue through collective effort and consistent hard work.
In conclusion, he offered prayers for Islam, the Jamat, and Pakistan, and appreciated the cooperation of the Government of Pakistan while expressing good wishes for peace, unity, and development.
Overall, the entire visit emerged as a comprehensive message in which spirituality, education, ethics, development, and the demands of the modern world appeared interconnected. The visit not only served as a source of guidance for the Ismaili community, but also highlighted for Pakistan a developmental and intellectual vision centered on human development, environmental balance, and social harmony.
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𝙃𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙧 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙢 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝘼𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙞𝙡𝙜𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙄𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙠 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮
PR: Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the second of two didars yesterday in Gahkuch Bala, situated in Ishkoman-Punial.
At several didar sites this week, local families have been hosting their Ismaili brothers and sisters travelling from across the region.
Many murids have had to travel from distances so far that it took them days to arrive. As they got closer to the site, Jamati members and friends of the community have opened their doors to provide a space for rest and nourishment. One family in Parwak hosted 200 other murids from distant villages in their home so that they could all attend the didar together.
Photo credits: IPL / Farman Karim / Akbar Hakim / Alamgeer Burcha / Adnan Musa
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𝙃𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙧 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙢 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝘼𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙞𝙡𝙜𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙄𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙠 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮
PR: Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the second of two didars yesterday in Gahkuch Bala, situated in Ishkoman-Punial.
At several didar sites this week, local families have been hosting their Ismaili brothers and sisters travelling from across the region.
Many murids have had to travel from distances so far that it took them days to arrive. As they got closer to the site, Jamati members and friends of the community have opened their doors to provide a space for rest and nourishment. One family in Parwak hosted 200 other murids from distant villages in their home so that they could all attend the didar together.
Photo credits: IPL / Farman Karim / Akbar Hakim / Alamgeer Burcha / Adnan Musa
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HH Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan gave his Rolex watch to my father, with his signature and crown engraved on the back of the watch.
HH Prince Karim Aga Khan took a picture with my father and wrote “My brother Jilani” on the photograph.
When my son Hassan was small, he took him into his arms, kissed him, and gave him his blessings.
Now, HH Prince Rahim Aga Khan is also in a very good mood with Hassan.
This is the story of three generations of the Jilani family’s association with the Hazir Imams of the Ismaili community.
Today, this long-standing connection continues as my son, Shahzada Hasan ul Mulk Jilani, received HH Prince Rahim Aga Khan at Garam Chashma.
Shahzada Nisar Jilan
HH Prince Karim Aga Khan took a picture with my father and wrote “My brother Jilani” on the photograph.
When my son Hassan was small, he took him into his arms, kissed him, and gave him his blessings.
Now, HH Prince Rahim Aga Khan is also in a very good mood with Hassan.
This is the story of three generations of the Jilani family’s association with the Hazir Imams of the Ismaili community.
Today, this long-standing connection continues as my son, Shahzada Hasan ul Mulk Jilani, received HH Prince Rahim Aga Khan at Garam Chashma.
Shahzada Nisar Jilan
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Part 5 - The Ismaili Update: Pakistan visit
On Sunday, Mawlana Hazar Imam graced a second didar in Parwak and Gahkuch Bala, after which he travelled to Gilgit, where he granted didar to Jamati members from three local councils. Stay tuned for more updates from this visit!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKXhmjki_5s
On Sunday, Mawlana Hazar Imam graced a second didar in Parwak and Gahkuch Bala, after which he travelled to Gilgit, where he granted didar to Jamati members from three local councils. Stay tuned for more updates from this visit!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKXhmjki_5s
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Aga Khan assures KP governor, CM of investment in province
Prince Rahim Aga Khan walks alongside KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.—Dawn
• Agrees to establish university and hospital in Peshawar
• Commits to coordinated and sustained partnership with provincial administration to eradicate poverty
• Mining potential, expansion of tourism sector also discussed
CHITRAL: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured them of investment in the province.
Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit, his first to the country since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year.
The KP governor and chief minister saw off Prince Rahim at Chitral Airport as the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community concluded his three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
Talking to reporters at Chitral Airport, Governor Kundi and CM Afridi praised the Aga Khan Foundation’s impactful role in regional development.
They said they held extensive discussions with Prince Rahim regarding investment opportunities in the province.
They added that they discussed the potential for mining and mineral exploration, the sustainable development of natural resources, as well as the expansion of the tourism sector.
Both leaders highlighted that numerous sectors offered immense potential for collaborative ventures between the provincial government and the Aga Khan Foundation.
Prince Rahim agreed to establish an Aga Khan university and hospital in Peshawar.
‘Eliminating poverty’
Paying rich tributes to the foundation’s ongoing development initiatives in Chitral, the KP governor and chief minister commended
its dedication to transforming the province’s most marginalised areas.
They said the Aga Khan assured the provincial administration of an integrated, long-term working relationship aimed at systematically eliminating poverty and backwardness in the region.
Earlier, upon his arrival in Garam Chashma via a flight from GB, members of the Ismaili community accorded him a warm welcome by beautifully decorating the congregation ground in the Drosh area to receive their leader.
Addressing his followers at the venue, Prince Rahim urged the congregation to maintain unwavering faith in Almighty Allah.
The spiritual leader clarified that in times of distress, trouble or difficulty, believers must call upon Allah alone.
Alongside spiritual guidance, Prince Rahim stressed the need for early childhood development to prepare children to cope with the challenges of the modern age.
He appreciated the KP
government and district administration for providing support to members of the Ismaili community and its development network.
The Ismaili spiritual leader arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, where he urged followers to strengthen unity, pursue education and remain steadfast in faith.
Addressing a large gathering of community members in the Passu area of Hunza, Prince Rahim emphasised the importance of harmony within families and society, stating that strong and united families form the foundation of a prosperous and happy community.
“When families and communities remain united, they become stronger and happier — and the Imam will also be happy,” he told the gathering.
Published in Dawn, May 26th, 2026
https://www.dawn.com/news/2003120/aga-k ... n-province
Prince Rahim Aga Khan walks alongside KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.—Dawn
• Agrees to establish university and hospital in Peshawar
• Commits to coordinated and sustained partnership with provincial administration to eradicate poverty
• Mining potential, expansion of tourism sector also discussed
CHITRAL: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured them of investment in the province.
Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit, his first to the country since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year.
The KP governor and chief minister saw off Prince Rahim at Chitral Airport as the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community concluded his three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
Talking to reporters at Chitral Airport, Governor Kundi and CM Afridi praised the Aga Khan Foundation’s impactful role in regional development.
They said they held extensive discussions with Prince Rahim regarding investment opportunities in the province.
They added that they discussed the potential for mining and mineral exploration, the sustainable development of natural resources, as well as the expansion of the tourism sector.
Both leaders highlighted that numerous sectors offered immense potential for collaborative ventures between the provincial government and the Aga Khan Foundation.
Prince Rahim agreed to establish an Aga Khan university and hospital in Peshawar.
‘Eliminating poverty’
Paying rich tributes to the foundation’s ongoing development initiatives in Chitral, the KP governor and chief minister commended
its dedication to transforming the province’s most marginalised areas.
They said the Aga Khan assured the provincial administration of an integrated, long-term working relationship aimed at systematically eliminating poverty and backwardness in the region.
Earlier, upon his arrival in Garam Chashma via a flight from GB, members of the Ismaili community accorded him a warm welcome by beautifully decorating the congregation ground in the Drosh area to receive their leader.
Addressing his followers at the venue, Prince Rahim urged the congregation to maintain unwavering faith in Almighty Allah.
The spiritual leader clarified that in times of distress, trouble or difficulty, believers must call upon Allah alone.
Alongside spiritual guidance, Prince Rahim stressed the need for early childhood development to prepare children to cope with the challenges of the modern age.
He appreciated the KP
government and district administration for providing support to members of the Ismaili community and its development network.
The Ismaili spiritual leader arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, where he urged followers to strengthen unity, pursue education and remain steadfast in faith.
Addressing a large gathering of community members in the Passu area of Hunza, Prince Rahim emphasised the importance of harmony within families and society, stating that strong and united families form the foundation of a prosperous and happy community.
“When families and communities remain united, they become stronger and happier — and the Imam will also be happy,” he told the gathering.
Published in Dawn, May 26th, 2026
https://www.dawn.com/news/2003120/aga-k ... n-province
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Ya Ali Madad!
Moulana Shah Rahim today's Deedar Farman points in Garam Chasma Chitral.
"This is my last Deedar of this trip in Pakistan, I'm so happy to have this Deedar in this beautiful place. Seeing all these beautiful faces of this beautiful Jamaat. It makes me want to come back very soon and inshallah I will come back very soon” Hazar Imam expressed emotional feelings about ending his Pakistan visit and shared his happiness at gathering with the Jamaat in Garam Chasma, Chitral.
“Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth” Hazar Imam reminded the Jamaat to stay connected with Allah, faith, ethics, and religious values.
“I give my special loving blessings” He gave prayers and blessings for health, happiness, peace, unity, and success of the Jamaat and their families.
“I start my Farman by expressing gratitude to the government of Pakistan” He appreciated the Government of Pakistan and KP administration for their hospitality, cooperation, safety, and long-standing relationship with the Jamaat.
“It is the Imam of the time who holds the spiritual authority” He emphasized that religious guidance for the Jamaat comes through the Imam and Imamat institutions only.
“My primary concern is your well-being” He highlighted his concern for both the spiritual and material progress of the Jamaat.
“I see that the Jamaat has made progress” He appreciated the development of the Jamaat and encouraged further growth and opportunities.
“Women should be able to participate in wider society” He strongly emphasized women empowerment, education, employment, decision-making, and equal participation in society.
“Fathers should share the care of their children” He encouraged shared family responsibilities between mothers and fathers.
“The contribution of women is vital for a strong future” He recognized and praised successful women contributing in business, professions, politics, sports, arts, and community leadership.
“Mothers and fathers must both prioritize development and education of our children” He stressed the importance of parenting, child development, and education.
“Pregnant mothers need adequate and proper nutrition” He highlighted maternal and child nutrition to prevent poor health and developmental problems.
“The importance and benefit of early childhood education is clear” He encouraged investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) and quality education systems.
“The best hope for their future is access to the best education available” He emphasized quality education from early childhood to higher education.
“I’ve recently announced a new higher education student assistance program” He announced educational support and assistance for students pursuing university and professional education.
“You have to prepare for a world which is changing very fast” He advised youth to prepare for future challenges and changing global conditions.
“Learn to think, learn to adapt, learn to identify problems” He encouraged creativity, adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
“Do not waste your time” He motivated youth to invest time in self-development and lifelong learning.
“Develop practical skills” He advised the Jamaat to gain practical, vocational, technical, and professional skills useful worldwide.
“Learn English in order to be linked to the world” He stressed the importance of English language learning for global opportunities.
“Support each other to rise together” He encouraged unity, mutual support, and collective progress within the Jamaat.
“The creation of wealth should always be legal and ethical” He emphasized ethical business practices, honesty, and lawful earning.
“Keep Allah close” He reminded the Jamaat to remember Allah during both hardships and success for peace, humility, and strength.
“I pray that you fulfill your potential” He concluded with prayers for spiritual success, material prosperity, and living according to the ethics and values of faith.
Ya Ali Madad!
Moulana Shah Rahim today's Deedar Farman points in Garam Chasma Chitral.
"This is my last Deedar of this trip in Pakistan, I'm so happy to have this Deedar in this beautiful place. Seeing all these beautiful faces of this beautiful Jamaat. It makes me want to come back very soon and inshallah I will come back very soon” Hazar Imam expressed emotional feelings about ending his Pakistan visit and shared his happiness at gathering with the Jamaat in Garam Chasma, Chitral.
“Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth” Hazar Imam reminded the Jamaat to stay connected with Allah, faith, ethics, and religious values.
“I give my special loving blessings” He gave prayers and blessings for health, happiness, peace, unity, and success of the Jamaat and their families.
“I start my Farman by expressing gratitude to the government of Pakistan” He appreciated the Government of Pakistan and KP administration for their hospitality, cooperation, safety, and long-standing relationship with the Jamaat.
“It is the Imam of the time who holds the spiritual authority” He emphasized that religious guidance for the Jamaat comes through the Imam and Imamat institutions only.
“My primary concern is your well-being” He highlighted his concern for both the spiritual and material progress of the Jamaat.
“I see that the Jamaat has made progress” He appreciated the development of the Jamaat and encouraged further growth and opportunities.
“Women should be able to participate in wider society” He strongly emphasized women empowerment, education, employment, decision-making, and equal participation in society.
“Fathers should share the care of their children” He encouraged shared family responsibilities between mothers and fathers.
“The contribution of women is vital for a strong future” He recognized and praised successful women contributing in business, professions, politics, sports, arts, and community leadership.
“Mothers and fathers must both prioritize development and education of our children” He stressed the importance of parenting, child development, and education.
“Pregnant mothers need adequate and proper nutrition” He highlighted maternal and child nutrition to prevent poor health and developmental problems.
“The importance and benefit of early childhood education is clear” He encouraged investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) and quality education systems.
“The best hope for their future is access to the best education available” He emphasized quality education from early childhood to higher education.
“I’ve recently announced a new higher education student assistance program” He announced educational support and assistance for students pursuing university and professional education.
“You have to prepare for a world which is changing very fast” He advised youth to prepare for future challenges and changing global conditions.
“Learn to think, learn to adapt, learn to identify problems” He encouraged creativity, adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
“Do not waste your time” He motivated youth to invest time in self-development and lifelong learning.
“Develop practical skills” He advised the Jamaat to gain practical, vocational, technical, and professional skills useful worldwide.
“Learn English in order to be linked to the world” He stressed the importance of English language learning for global opportunities.
“Support each other to rise together” He encouraged unity, mutual support, and collective progress within the Jamaat.
“The creation of wealth should always be legal and ethical” He emphasized ethical business practices, honesty, and lawful earning.
“Keep Allah close” He reminded the Jamaat to remember Allah during both hardships and success for peace, humility, and strength.
“I pray that you fulfill your potential” He concluded with prayers for spiritual success, material prosperity, and living according to the ethics and values of faith.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan Concludes Visit to Pakistan
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan Departs Pakistan After Completing Official Visit | Hum News | Pakistan
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VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5InR44d5_5o
Inside Story of Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meeting With PM Shehbaz Sharif | Kosmopolitan | Pakistan News
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Translated from Urdu
https://x.com/RadioPakistan/
status/2058942834800255156/video/1
The spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan, departed from Gilgit today.
He completed a historic three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2058969604408693013
Saima Saleem
@saleemsaimaa
As Hazar Imam Shah Rahim #AgaKhan concludes his visit to Pakistan, gratitude feels too small for what remains in the heart.
Imam's presence is never just a visit; it is barakah, it is reassurance.
Infinite shukrana for the love that knows no distance.
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2059237088437104770
With lady in wheelchair:
VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BwcpsItEXhM
Historic Visit of Prince Rahim Aga Khan Draws Huge Crowds in Gilgit Baltistan | Express247
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2058933928111824946
Shah Rahim arriving at the Hotel:
VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1559101579160872
Jamat performing Dast Boshi - hand kissing - an age old tradition:
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2059314019576500376
Geo Bews on departure of Shah Rahim Aga KHan:
Geo News Urdu
@geonews_urdu
Translated from Urdu
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan has departed after completing his visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2059233614806897117
Shah Rahim leaving Serena Islamabad:
VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1376126804343170
Geo News
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeFMZZiImNA
Prince Rahim Aga Khan Departs Pakistan After Completing Official Visit | Hum News | Pakistan
HUM News
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5InR44d5_5o
Inside Story of Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meeting With PM Shehbaz Sharif | Kosmopolitan | Pakistan News
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLW24mms6hs
Gilgit Baltistan Tourism.
@GBTourism_
Translated from Urdu
https://x.com/RadioPakistan/
status/2058942834800255156/video/1
The spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan, departed from Gilgit today.
He completed a historic three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2058969604408693013
Saima Saleem
@saleemsaimaa
As Hazar Imam Shah Rahim #AgaKhan concludes his visit to Pakistan, gratitude feels too small for what remains in the heart.
Imam's presence is never just a visit; it is barakah, it is reassurance.
Infinite shukrana for the love that knows no distance.
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2059237088437104770
With lady in wheelchair:
VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BwcpsItEXhM
Historic Visit of Prince Rahim Aga Khan Draws Huge Crowds in Gilgit Baltistan | Express247
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2058933928111824946
Shah Rahim arriving at the Hotel:
VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1559101579160872
Jamat performing Dast Boshi - hand kissing - an age old tradition:
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2059314019576500376
Geo Bews on departure of Shah Rahim Aga KHan:
Geo News Urdu
@geonews_urdu
Translated from Urdu
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan has departed after completing his visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
VIDEO: https://x.com/i/status/2059233614806897117
Shah Rahim leaving Serena Islamabad:
VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1376126804343170