President Zardari confers Nishan-i-Pakistan upon Prince Rahim Aga Khan

Government of PakistanPresident Zardari confers Nishan-i-Pakistan upon Prince Rahim Aga Khan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred the Award of “Nishan-i-Pakistan” upon Prince Rahim Aga Khan in recognition of his meritorious services and role in the development, progress, and betterment of Pakistan and its people, during a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

The ceremony was attended by ministers, members of Parliament, diplomats, and government officials.

The award was conferred on Prince Rahim Aga Khan in recognition of his leadership role in advancing path-breaking initiatives in Pakistan in commercial banking, microfinance, insurance, sustainable tourism, and the renewable energy sector through the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

He has spearheaded the establishment of environmental stewardship policies and best practices to address climate change. The Network has also enabled access to financial services for nearly 50 million people in Pakistan.

Later, Prince Rahim Aga Khan called on President Asif Ali Zardari, in which the two discussed the role of the Aga Khan Development Network in Pakistan’s socio-economic development.

The Chairman HBL Sultan Ali Allana and senior government officials also attended the meeting.

President Zardari was briefed about the role and development projects being undertaken by AKDN in various areas of the Country.

The president thanked Prince Rahim Aga Khan for visiting Pakistan and expressed the hope that he would frequently visit the Country.

During the meeting, the president underscored the need to focus on the Country’s educational development.

The president appreciated Prince Rahim Aga Khan for upholding the multi-generational legacy of the Aga Khan family which had enormously contributed to the socio-economic development of Pakistan.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan thanked the president for conferring upon him the award of Nishan-i-Pakistan.

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