Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan Award on Prince Rahim Agha Khan for his distinguished services to the development, prosperity and progress of Pakistan and its people.
The highest civilian award was presented to Prince Rahim Agha Khan in a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, which was attended by Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, federal ministers, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, parliamentarians, diplomats and senior government officials. officials
According to a citation read at the ceremony, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, through his leadership positions in the Aga Khan Development System for more than a quarter of a century, dedicated tireless efforts to improve the living standards of people in marginalized areas. Asian and African countries.
A proponent of multicultural heritage, Prince Rahim has made a significant contribution to the economy, health, education and cultural well-being of poor and marginalized communities. Under his leadership, the Aga Khan Economic Development Fund is said to have pioneered pioneering initiatives in Pakistan’s commercial banking, microfinance, insurance, sustainable tourism and renewable energy sectors.
The fund enables access to financial services for around 50 million people in Pakistan. As the founding chairman of the Climate and Environment Committee of the Aga Khan Development System, Prince Rahim Aga Khan led the creation of environmental management policies and best practices to address climate change, in addition to providing generous support to the people of Pakistan after the 2022 floods. .
The services of the Aga Khan family to the Indian Muslims, the establishment of the All India Muslim League and the creation of Pakistan are also highlighted.
