Aga Khan reaffirms commitment to supporting development in week-long Pakistan visit
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, reaffirmed his foundation's commitment to development and humanitarian initiatives in Pakistan as he arrived on Wednesday for a week-long visit. According to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat, President Asif Ali Zardari received Prince Rahim upon his arrival at Noor Khan Airbase on an official visit to Pakistan. First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari accompanied the president. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V stands at the dais as a guard of honour is presented at Aiwan-e-Sadr, along with President @AAliZardari. pic.twitter.com/xOvaSh4osb — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) May 20, 2026 The visit marks Prince Rahim’s first to Pakistan since assuming leadership of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community as the 50th Imam following the passing of his father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, in February 2025. “Upon arrival at Aiwan-e-Sadr, a tri-services guard of honour comprising contingents of the P...