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Event - 1985-11-11

Date: 
Monday, 1985, November 11
Location: 

Inauguration of Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan by President Zia-ul Haq. Hazar Imam said, 'This is the day I have waited for twenty-one years'. President Zia described the University as 'the greatest gift to Pakistan.'

person_place_reference: 
H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV


Speech

This day to which I have been looking forward for 21 years of my life... - 1985-11-11

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Text of Mawlana Hazar Imam's speech at the Inauguration Ceremony on November 11 1985.

Your Excellency The President; Your excellency the Governor of Sind; Honourable Chief Minister of Sind; Honourable Ministers; Your Excellencies; Distinguished Guests.

Mr President, your unfaltering encouragement has enabled us to bring the Aga Khan University into being. To give the first private University in Pakistan your support was a bold initiative and one to which I wish to offer the fullest recognition.

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