ISLAMABAD: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad today (December 7) for an official visit to the country on the invitation of the Government of Pakistan. While in Pakistan, Aga Khan is expected to meet with President Mamnoon Hussain as well as Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, besides other government officials. The diamond jubilee marks 60 years of Aga Khan as spiritual head of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. He became the spiritual head of his community on July 11, 1957, after succeeding his grandfather Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan. The Aga Khan Development NetworkThe Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was founded by His Highness Aga Khan.

Source: Pakistan Today December 06, 2017 19:18 UTC