LISBON: President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Lisbon on Monday and offered condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini on the passing of his father His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
He said the Aga Khan’s services to humanity would always be remembered.
He expressed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, saying that the nation mourned the loss of a true friend and great philanthropist.
The president said he had deeply been touched by the passing of the Aga Khan with whom he had personal relations. He lauded the late Aga Khan’s contributions to Pakistan’s social and economic development, particularly in health care, education, community development, and poverty alleviation.
“His visionary leadership improved the lives of people in Pakistan and other regions of the world,” he added.
The president said that he was on an official visit to China when he learned of the Aga Khan’s passing. He said he was visiting Lisbon to pay tribute to the late Prince Karim Aga Khan’s lifelong dedication to philanthropy and humanitarian work, adding that his services to humanity would always be remembered.
He expressed the hope that Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V would continue his father’s mission to serve the cause of humanity.
The president’s visit underscores the deep and enduring friendship between Pakistan and the Aga Khan family and the lasting impact of Prince Karim Aga Khan’s legacy.–APP
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