His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan is set to make his first official visit to Pakistan as the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslim community. The visit, scheduled for May, will take place on the invitation of the Government of Pakistan and is expected to last six days.
During the trip, he will meet senior government officials to discuss areas of shared interest, including development, education, and social welfare. The Aga Khan Development Network has been active in Pakistan for decades, working on projects related to health, education, rural development, and cultural preservation.
The visit will also include stops in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, where a large number of Ismaili community members live. Local communities have been preparing for months to welcome him, reflecting the strong spiritual and cultural connection.
The Aga Khan has played an important role in promoting pluralism, education, and economic development across different countries. His leadership continues a long tradition of engagement with Pakistan, where earlier Imams also supported major development initiatives.
Officials say this visit will further strengthen ties between Pakistan and the Ismaili Imamat. It is also seen as a step toward promoting unity, cooperation, and long-term development through shared values and partnerships.
