{"id":4379,"date":"2026-05-22T11:53:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4379"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:53:04","slug":"prince-rahim-aga-khan-lands-in-gilgit-baltistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4379","title":{"rendered":"Prince Rahim Aga Khan lands in Gilgit-Baltistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GILGIT: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V reached Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, where he is expected to attend public gatherings and address various ceremonies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit, which is his first trip to the country since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State broadcasters PTV News and Radio Pakistan reported that he was received at Gilgit airport by caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad along with senior civil and military officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, banners and welcome messages for Prince Rahim were displayed at various locations across the city, according to PTV News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Wednesday, he was welcomed at Rawalpindi\u2019s Nur Khan Airbase by President Asif Ali Zardari upon his arrival in Pakistan, and he is scheduled to stay in the country until May 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since arriving, he has held meetings with both President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari were also present during his meeting with President Zardari on Wednesday, which was followed by delegation-level talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A day later, he attended a breakfast meeting hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where he expressed a desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan in various human development initiatives, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Gilgit-Baltistan, he will be accorded the status of a state guest, and preparations ahead of his visit reportedly reached a high level, involving large-scale mobilisation of federal and regional resources, officials said last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials are expecting large gatherings in the Passu Cones area of Hunza, Gilgit City, Gahkuch Bala, and Taus Yasin during his visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This marks Prince Rahim\u2019s second visit to Pakistan since 2024, when he was awarded the Nishan-i-Pakistan, the country\u2019s highest civilian honour, in recognition of the Aga Khan family\u2019s contributions to Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GILGIT: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V reached Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, where he is expected to attend public gatherings and address various ceremonies. 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