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DateEventDetails
2005-11-23 AGA KHAN'S DEALINGS STIR QUESTIONS OF FINANCIAL TRANSPERENCY</I> - 2005-11-23

Born in Geneva to an English mother and half-Indian, half- Italian father, the Aga Khan claims descent from Fatima, the daughter of Islam's prophet Muhammad, via the Fatimid rulers, who founded Cairo in 969 A.D. They later transferred to Syria and Iran, where they were known and feared by medieval European crusaders as the Assassins.

2004-11-23 OLD CAIRO TRANSFORMED BY PARK PROJECT</I> - 2004-11-23

BBC, in Darb al-Ahmar, Cairo - Thanks to a $45m seven-year project by the Aga Khan Development Network, the dumping ground has been transformed into al-Azhar Park - North Africa's largest urban green space.

2003-11-23 WATER PROJECT IN KETIBANDAR - 2003-11-23

THATTA: Senator Nisar Memon inaugurated drinking water project at Ketibundar on Saturday. The project has been completed by Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (AKPBS) in collaboration with the people of Ketibundar. It will supply drinking water to residents of the coastal town. Speaking on the occasion Nisar Memon lauded the role of the Aga Khan Foundation for its services to the masses all over the country and especially the rural and remote areas.

1981-11-23 Event - 1981-11-23

Pakistan Qaumi Yakjehti Shield award by Pakistan Qaumi Yakjehti Council in recognition of the service of Hazrat Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah.

1967-11-23 Event - 1967-11-23

Attended reception given by Sheriff of Bombay and 51 prominent institutions. At Rotary Club dinner, delivered speech on 'Certain Aspects of Development in the Newly Independent Nations'.

1964-11-23 Event - 1964-11-23

Arrived at Peshawar.

1963-11-23 Event - 1963-11-23

At Manila, Philipines, donated 150,000 pounds to Mindanao University at a banquet given in his honour by the Speaker of the Senate. - Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts Description: University museum originally opened in 1962 which was moved to its present site and renamed in 1963, following a donation from His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. It contains ethnographic artifacts from Mindanao, particularly those connected with the folk arts. Address: MSU Marawi Campus, Islamic City of Marawi

1959-11-23 Event - 1959-11-23

Visited U.S.A. as Hon. Chairman for Africa Research Foundation for its health and research projects in Africa.

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