Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on the Decrease Chitral Airport, the place the latter assured him of funding within the province.
Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long go to — his first to the nation since being named the non secular chief of the Ismaili neighborhood final yr.
Chatting with reporters throughout a go to to Chitral, CM Afridi mentioned he had made the go to to welcome Prince Rahim on his arrival.
“Throughout the assembly with Prince Rahim Aga Khan, discussions had been held on the province’s potential in addition to the federal government’s initiatives and targets,” the chief minister mentioned, whereas praising the providers of the Aga Khan Basis.
“We additionally mentioned the institution of an Aga Khan College and hospital in Peshawar,” CM Afridi added. “Prince Rahim Aga Khan assured funding within the province.”
On the Decrease Chitral Airport, the chief minister was obtained by native leaders and authorities officers. He added that he would attend a reception ceremony held in honor of Prince Rahim.
The Ismaili non secular chief reached Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, the place he urged followers to strengthen unity, pursue schooling and stay steadfast in religion.
Addressing a big gathering of neighborhood members within the Passu space of Hunza on Friday, Prince Rahim emphasised the significance of concord inside households and society, stating that robust and united households kind the inspiration of a affluent and completely happy neighborhood.
“When households and communities stay united, they turn out to be stronger and happier — and the Imam may also be completely happy,” he advised the gathering.
Upon his arrival at Nur Khan Air Base on Wednesday, Prince Rahim was obtained by President Asif Ali Zardari. He was introduced with a guard of honor at Aiwan-i-Sadr, the place he stood beside the president because the nationwide anthem was performed.
He reaffirmed the Aga Khan Improvement Community’s (AKDN) dedication to supporting humanitarian and growth efforts in Pakistan throughout a gathering with the president.
A banquet was additionally held within the Aga Khan’s honor, attended by high-level officers together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Protection Forces and Chief of the Military Workers Area Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister and Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar, amongst others.
