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This Beta News Section currently contains 800 News events from 2000 to 2007. This section will grow exponentially in the coming future. Lots of articles will get linked to each news event, and images will follow.
ISMAILIS CELEBRATE AGA KHAN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE - 2007-07-10
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2007-07-10 Following the Aga Khan’s leadership, each community of Ismailis contributes locally and internationally to making the world a better place. Focusing particularly on developing nations in Asia and Africa, the Aga Khan through the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network has built over 300 educational institutions, including two universities, 200 clinics and health centers, five hospitals and other institutions dedicated to improving living conditions for the poor of the world, without regard to their faith, origin or gender.
THE AGA KHAN CALLS FOR A MORE COORDINATED EFFORT TO HELP AFGHANISTAN'S PRIVATE SECTOR - 2007-06-04
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2007-06-04 President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi of Malaysia and His Highness the Aga Khan, speaking on the 'Enabling Environment Conference, called today (Monday) for the private sector to play a greater role in Afghanistan
PRINCE HUSSEIN AND PRINCESS KHALIYA IN NAIROBI - 2007-03-18
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2007-03-18 Nairobi, Kenya: Prince Hussein and Princess Khaliya toured the Aga Khan Hospital for several hours at the end of their 3-day visit to Nairobi. The Hospital, which is now part of the Aga Khan University, will be undergoing an important expansion in the coming years.
HH AGA KHAN VISITS OFFICIALS IN TANZANIA - 2007-03-12
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2007-03-12 Arusha, Tanzania: Coming from Malaysia, Prince Karim Aga Khan attended the Investors Conference in Arusha as part of his semi-private visit in East Africa. The week-long visit will bring him to Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Kampala . More to come.
HH AGA KHAN VISITS OFFICIALS IN PAKISTAN - 2007-03-07
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2007-03-07 Prince Karim Aga Khan had a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz who later hosted a dinner for Him. The Prime Minister said that Prince Karim Aga Khan in keeping with the traditions of his forefathers is making invaluable contributions in establishing centers of excellence in the field of education, health, tourism and architecture which are reflective of his abiding commitment and faith in Pakistan.
SPIRITUALITY DISCUSSION AT AKU - 2007-02-14
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2007-02-14 Karachi, Pakistan: Long-known as the heir to the throne of the late Qawwali legend, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistani singer Abida Parveen will spoke on Spiritualism at 4:00 p.m. at the Aga Khan University (AKU) Auditorium.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND AKDN SIGN JOINT DECLARATION - 2007-01-23
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2007-01-23 President José Manuel Barroso of the European Commission and His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today signed a Joint Declaration.
PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN IN NAIROBI - 2006-12-04
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2006-12-04 Nairobi, Kenya: Prince Amyn Aga Khan, the personal representative of His Highness the Aga Khan, attended the Aga Khan Development Network (Kenya)'s reception at the Serena Hotel on Monday.
SPEECH of H.H. AGA KHAN AT THE AKU CONVOCATION - 2006-12-02
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2006-12-02 Karachi, Pakistan: Extract:'...All of these changes suggest that we are moving into a new epoch of history, a new condition of human life. Many observers describe this new world as the 'Knowledge Society' - contrasting it with the Industrial Societies or the Agricultural Societies of the past. In this new era, the predominant source of influence will stem from information, intelligence and insight rather than physical power or natural resources.'
AGA KHAN RECEIVES 10TH ANNUAL PETER O'SULLIVAN AWARD - 2006-11-21
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2006-11-21 The Savoy, London, UK: H.H. Aga Khan joined a select group of recipients when collecting the 10th annual Peter O'Sullevan award. The Aga Khan, who has dominated racing in France during his lifetime, said: 'I came into this great game by accident at the age of 23.'
AGA KHAN IN KAMPALA, MEETING OFFICIALS - 2006-11-11
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2006-11-11 Kampala, Uganda: HH Aga Khan met with President Museveni, Prime Minister Professor Apollo Nsibambi, the Minister of Works and Transport Engineer John Nasasira, that of Energy and Minerals Mr. Daudi Migereko, State Minister for Industry Mr. Ephraim Kamuntu, and that of State for Investment Professor Semakula Kiwanuka.
ISLAMIC TREASURES - 2007-03-24
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2007-03-24 Islamic treasures go on show in Italy. Palazzo della Pilotta displays 170 works from collection of Prince Aga Khan as part of cultural programme.
AFGHAN AND PAKISTAN MICROFINANCE BANKS WIN TOP FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AWARDS - 2007-03-15
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2007-03-15 The First MicroFinanceBank of Pakistan and the First Micro Finance Bank of Afghanistan, both AKAM institutions, have received the top award for achieving the highest standards of financial disclosure. The Award criteria draw from the disclosure requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards as well as industry-specific CGAP disclosure guidelines.
HH AGA KHAN VISITS OFFICIALS IN MALAYSIA - 2007-03-09
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2007-03-09 H.H. The Aga Khan met with Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and current Chairman of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, in Kuala Lumpur and in Putrajaya.
HISTORIC DAY IN CHITRAL - 2007-03-06
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2007-03-06 Sixth March is truly a day of immense significance in the history of Chitral and must be celebrated with reflection and gratitude.
GLOBAL ECOLOGICAL GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE - 2007-02-02
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2007-02-02 Paris, France: H.H. Aga Khan attends the opening ceremony of the conference on global ecological governance at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Quebec Premier Jean Charest is seated next to Him. Four seats to the left of the Aga Khan is Prince Albert of Monaco. Credit: PATRICK KOVARIK/REUTERS
H.H. AGA KHAN VISITS NATO HEADQUARTERS - 2007-01-22
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2007-01-22 H.H. The Aga Khan visited the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters on Monday and met with the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer.
AGA KHAN IN PAKISTAN - OFFICIAL VISITS - 2006-12-03
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2006-12-03 On December 3, HH Aga Khan attended a Luncheon at Chief Minister House in Karachi. On December 4, Prince Karim Aga Khan met with PM Shaukat Aziz in Islamabad.
AGA KHAN IN PAKISTAN - KARACHI - 2006-12-01
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2006-12-01 Karachi, Pakistan: Prince Karim Aga Khan reached here on Thursday on a five-day visit to Pakistan. Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ebad, Sindh Home Adviser, Wasim Akhtar, and other high-ups received the guest at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport. Later, Prince Karim Aga Khan held a meeting with Ebad at the Governor
AGA KHAN IN KENYA ON AN OFFICIAL TOUR - 2006-11-13
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2006-11-13 Kenya: His Royal Highness the Aga Khan was in the country for an official visit during which he met with President Mwai Kibaki toured the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi and the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa among other engagements.