Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hosted a breakfast meeting in honour of His Highness the Aga Khan at Prime Minister House, where the two discussed topics of mutual interest including the work of the Aga Khan Development Network in Pakistan.
“It is a wonderful opportunity to renew our relation with you, with your family,” said the Prime Minister. “Your father, your great grandfather, have contributed immensely towards Pakistan’s well-being in more than one way.”
His Highness expressed his gratitude for the warm way in which he has been received in the country, and spoke of his aspirations for the future: “I’m also looking forward to continuing the work that we do together in Pakistan, and for Pakistan, for all Pakistanis, and carrying on the legacy of my father, my great grandfather, and with my colleagues who are carrying on the legacy of their fathers and grandfathers as well in this country. It’s a history that dates back to the beginning of the country, and I can say for myself that I’ll always be there as well, and my family will always be there.”
The Prime Minister presented a commemorative stamp issued by Pakistan Post to honour His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV for his services to Pakistan.
The Aga Khan is on an official seven-day visit to Pakistan at the invitation of the Government. He was received yesterday by the President of Pakistan His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari. In the coming days, His Highness will travel to meet with the Ismaili community in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.