Afghanistan
Afghanistan- MoU Signed on $631m Hydropower Dam in Badakhshan 2019-03-20
Posted March 21st, 2019 by librarian-hd(MENAFN - Daily Outlook Afghanistan) KABUL - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace on power supply to northeastern Badakhshan province and construction of a hydroelectric dam there at a cost of $631 million.
A statement from the Presidential Palace received by Pajhwok Afghan News said the MoU was signed between acting energy and water minister Mohammad Gul Khulami and Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) head Eng. Amanullah Ghalib and representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
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Renovation Of Chihil Sutun Palace Completed 2018-08-22
Posted February 11th, 2019 by librarian-hdWork on renovation of Chihil Sutun Palace – meaning Forty Columns in English – a cultural heritage from the 19th century, has been completed. The palace was built by Abdur Rahman Khan who was Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901.
The palace, that includes a garden and a pavilion, is lying over 60 acres of land in Kabul’s Chihil Sutun area in PD7. It is expected to attract thousands of visitors from Kabul and other provinces of the country.
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Aga Khan Foundation channeled $700m of assistance to Afghanistan 2014-08-24
Posted February 7th, 2019 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) have channeled roughly around $700 million of assistance to Afghanistan since the foundation begun it’s engagement in Afghanistan in 1995.
More than 2.5 million people have benefited from the assistance which mainly focuses on world development health care, education, financial services, mobile telephony and other sectors.
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President Ghani met with the Ambassador of H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan in Kabul 2018-09-01
Posted September 2nd, 2018 by librarian-hdPresident Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met with Nurjehan Mawani, the Ambassador of High Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan in Afghanistan, to discuss the future of Aga Khan Development Network development projects in Afghanistan.
The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said the meeting was organized in ARG Presidential Palace on Saturday morning.
The statement further added that two sides discussed the implementation of projects by Aga Khan Development Network in various countries in energy, communications, and agriculture.
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the Inauguration of the Bamyan Provincial Hospital, Afghanistan 2017-04-26
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This part of Afghanistan where people don’t know about Taliban
Posted February 12th, 2018 by librarian-hdWAKHAN CORRIDOR: “Taliban — what’s that?” asks Sultan Begium shyly from her freezing home in Afghanistan’s mountainous Wakhan Corridor, a region so remote that its residents are untouched by the decades of conflict that have devastated their country.
The frail-looking grandmother whose harsh life has etched deep lines in her face, is a woman of the Wakhi, a tribe of roughly 12,000 nomadic people who populate the area.
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Aga Khan Trust for Culture to rebuild 4 historic sites in Kabul
Posted September 14th, 2017 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) will soon start the rebuilding process of four historic sites in capital Kabul, including the sites located along Kabul River.
The AKTC officials informed regarding the plans during a meeting with the Minister of Urban Development and Housing Syed Sadat Mansoor Naderi.
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Pamir Energy, a project company of the Geneva-based Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development wins Ashden Award
Posted June 13th, 2017 by librarian-hdThe 2017 International Ashden Award for Increasing Energy Access will be handed out to Pamir Energy, the first public-private partnership in Tajikistan, for restoring 11 small hydro power plants and upgrading 4,300 km of old transmission and distribution facilities in eastern Tajikistan.
As a result, some 200,000 locals, i.e. 96% of households, are now supplied with 24-hour clean energy, while their average household energy cost are cut from around $98 to $15 per calendar month.
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan meets the Second Vice-President of Afghanistan Sarwar Danesh 2017-04-25

Princess Zahra Aga Khan meets the Second Vice-President of Afghanistan Sarwar Danesh to open the 141-bed facility for the Bamyan Provincial Hospital with a major focus on the health of mothers and children 2017-04-25
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Princess Zahra visits Gorno-Badakshan, Tajikistan 2017-04-25

On Tuesday April 25, Princess Zahra Aga Khan was met at the Khorog airport by GBAO governor Shodikhon Jamshed, senior representatives of the Khorog mayor’s office and other regional administrators. While in Gorno Badakhshan, Princess Zahra Aga Khan has reportedly visited a number of programs and projects of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in the region. Yesterday, she, in particular, visited the Langar area in the Ishakshim district. Today, Princess Zahra Aga Khan is visiting the Gudara area in the Rushan district and the Khidorjev area in the Roshtqala district.
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Telia sells Tajik operations to Aga Khan's development fund 2017-04-26
Posted April 26th, 2017 by librarian-hd* Telia sells Tajik stake * Says sees lower Uzbek settlement, at $1 bln * Q1 earnings in line with forecasts (Adds CEO comment, detail, shares) STOCKHOLM, April 26 (Reuters) - Nordic telecom operator Telia Company has agreed to sell its Tajik operations to the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, taking a step closer to withdrawing from its troubled Central Asian business.
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan delivers her speech at the Inauguration of the Bamyan Provincial Hospital.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan delivers her speech at the Inauguration of the Bamyan Provincial Hospital.
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Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the Inauguration of the Bamyan Provincial Hospital, Afghanistan 2017-04-26
Posted April 26th, 2017 by librarian-hdBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Your Excellency Second Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Sarwar Danesh,
Your Excellency Minister of Public Health, Dr. Firozuddin Firoz,
Your Excellency Minister of Public Works, Engineer Mahmoud Baligh,
Your Excellency, Governor Mohamed Tahir Zohair,
Your Excellency Ambassador Kenneth Neufeld,
Your Excellency Ambassador François Richier,
distinguished guests,
ladies and gentlemen,
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Princess Zahra attends Bamyan hospital inaugurated with Canada, France and AKDN support
Posted April 25th, 2017 by librarian-hdstandard hospital was inaugurated in central Bamyan province of Afghanistan after the project was completed with the support of the Canada, France, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
According to the local government officials, the hospital has been built and equipped with a total cost of $22.8 million. It is a 141-bed state-of-the-art hospital will transform the lives of 450,000 Afghans – many of them are women and children
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan reaffirms continued AKDN support to Afghanistan 2017-04-24
Posted April 24th, 2017 by librarian-hdPrincess Zahra Aga Khan, the daughter of Prince Karim Aga Khan met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in ARG Palace today and reaffirmed continued support to the Aga Khan Development Network to Afghanistan.
According to the informed sources, Princess Zahra, the head of the social welfare of the Aga Khan Development Network, was accompanied by a delegation of the network during her visit to ARG Palace.
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Aga Khan Trust for Culture to rebuild 4 historic sites in Kabul 2016-12-17
Posted December 18th, 2016 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) will soon start the rebuilding process of four historic sites in capital Kabul, including the sites located along Kabul River.
The AKTC officials informed regarding the plans during a meeting with the Minister of Urban Development and Housing Syed Sadat Mansoor Naderi.
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Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Calls on the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2016-09-05
Posted September 6th, 2016 by librarian-hdSeptember 5, 2016
Kabul - Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Salahuddin Rabbani met this afternoon with the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Mrs. Nurjehan Mawani at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During bilateral meeting, Mrs. Mawani briefed the Foreign Affairs Minister on the projects being carried out in collaboration with the Aga Khan Development Network and Cultural Foundation, and the future programs of this Network.
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Chamandi Jamatkhana, Kabul, Afghanistan
Afghan Ismailisare grateful for the new facilities,which are often easierto access, particularly
during the colder months.
'I am very happy that the Chamandi Jamat has its own
jamat khana now,' says Matiuallah Sultani, who attends the
new facility regularly. 'I used to go to Charqala Jamat
khana sometimes, which had been quite difficult during the
winter.' He adds that younger members of the Jamat now
have access to Bait-ul Ilm classes, where they can study the
Ta'lim curriculum.
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