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Aga Khan Fund Shows Interest to Buy HBL Shares Worth Rs. 3.53 Billion 2023-05-02
Posted May 2nd, 2023 by librarian-hdOn Tuesday, Habib Bank Limited (PSX: HBL) informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange that its sponsor, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), has shown its interest to buy additional shares in the bank against an investment of Rs. 3.53 billion.
According to the stock filing, AKFED has informed HBL vide its letter dated May 1, 2023, of its intention to acquire additional shares of the commercial bank from the open market by utilizing the accumulated dividends that have not been repatriated, amounting to Rs. 3,534,747,825.
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AKDN attends the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan 2023-01-09
Posted May 1st, 2023 by librarian-hdGeneva, Switzerland, 9 January 2023 – At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the UN Secretary General, a delegation led by Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Princess Zahra Aga Khan, representing the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), attended the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, co-hosted by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations (UN) at the Palais des Nations.
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Aga Khan University set to open in 2025 2023-04-28
Posted April 28th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University (AKU) in Kampala, whose construction was launched yesterday, will open doors to its pioneer students in two years.
Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, the university president, said the multi-million dollar education and health complex located in Nakawa Division will be ready by 2025, enabling students to be admitted the same year.
Uganda’s Education minister Janet Museveni and Princes Zahra Aga Khan, a daughter of His Highness and trustee of Aga Khan University, launched the project and engineering works at a colourful on-site ceremony yesterday.
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The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty event takes place in May 2023 2023-05-23
Posted April 27th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe University of Waterloo community is invited to a presentation by Prince Hussain Aga Khan featuring the work of his exhibition The Living Sea - Fragile Beauty at the Humanities Theatre on Tuesday, May 23.
The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty is an exhibition featuring the work of Prince Hussain Aga Khan, which celebrates the beauty and magic of the ocean. This exhibition also speaks to the devastating impact of plastic pollution and human activity, on marine life and the environment. The exhibition will be available for viewing at the Ismaili Centre Toronto from May 24 to June 4.
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Speech by Her Excellency Mariam Mwinyi, First Lady of Zanzibar, at the opening of the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Zanzibar 2023-04-25
Posted April 26th, 2023 by librarian-hdPrincess Zahra Aga Khan, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Aga Khan Health Services,
Honourable Simai Mohammed Said, Minister of Tourism and Heritage,
Honourable Hassan Khamis Hafidh, Deputy Minister of Health,
Dr Gijs Walraven, Director of Health, the Aga Khan Development Network,
Mr Amin Habib, Chairman, Board of Directors of Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania,
Dr Zeenat Sulaiman, Regional Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Health Services, East Africa,
Mr Amin Kurji, Resident Representative of Aga Khan Development Network,
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BMO partners with the Aga Khan Museum to provide barrier-free access to the arts 2023-04-26
Posted April 26th, 2023 by librarian-hdTORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BMO today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting arts and culture in the community with new funding support to provide free admission to the Aga Khan Museum every Wednesday evening from 4–8 pm. BMO Free Wednesdays provides the community with barrier-free access to arts and culture, allowing the Museum to further expand its ability to provide a truly inclusive environment for all.
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Aga Khan to offer two new degrees programmes after CUE approval 2023-04-24
Posted April 25th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe new programmes will focus on medicine and nursing
In Summary
•Education PS said the launch of new undergraduate programmes is a significant development for the education sector and healthcare industry
•The nursing programme aims to equip nursing students with the skills and competencies needed to function in areas such as patient-centred care
The Aga Khan University will from September offer two new programmes after receiving a licence from the Commission for University Education.
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Ericsson partners with AKAH to counter climate change and improve livelihoods through mangrove planting in Gujarat 2023-04-19
Posted April 20th, 2023 by librarian-hdEricsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) in partnership with Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India today announced the launch of the ‘Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Climate Change Adaptation’ project in Gandhinagar. The project focuses on enhancing the resilience of coastal communities vulnerable to climate change and natural hazards through an ecosystem-based, community-centred, and technology-based approach to adaptation.
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AKU & Columbia U announce dual master’s degree 2020-03-12
Posted April 19th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe unique degree brings together two of the world’s leading universities and gives students the opportunity to study a topic of global significance while based in London and New York.
Columbia University and AKU have jointly developed an advanced curriculum for the program that includes a two-and-a-half-year sequence of reading and research seminars, interdisciplinary electives, and intensive foreign language training.
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AKTC Recreating the imperial figures of Padshah 2023-04-16
Posted April 17th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan Trust for Culture unveils seven sculptures and a book on Humayun, ahead of the opening of a site museum on the Humayun's tomb.
The timing is right, though the times may not be. As the monarch who laid the foundation of the Mughal dynasty by establishing his seat in Delhi, Nasir Ud-din Baig Muhammad Khan—better known as Humayun—held Delhi’s throne twice in between a long Persian exile, from 1530 to 1540, and from 1555 to 1556. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) is honouring the long-dead emperor with a museum at Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi.
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Aga Khan hailed for setting up social services on Kibuli Hill 2023-04-17
Posted April 17th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Kibuli Muslim faction has hailed the Aga Khan for funding the construction of the Kibuli Mosque, which has in turn produced institutions such as Kibuli hospital, schools and other social services.
They said this yesterday while receiving donations of food and clothing from the Esmaili Community.
“Every time you come here, we receive you with a lot of honour and gratitude because of the foundation the Aga Khan planted here. Badru Kakungulu donated 80 acres of land for construction of institutions, which would later benefit many Ugandans,” he said.
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Prince Karim Aga Khan – The legend of Humanity 2023-03-28
Posted April 5th, 2023 by librarian-hdPrince Karim Aga Khan is a highly esteemed figure who has made significant contributions to humanity. As the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, he is globally recognized a visionary leader. His ancestors have a long history of passion and generosity in creating an ecosystem for nurturing human index development chiefly in the field of education, health, and Islamic culture.
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Aga Khan University celebrates 40th anniversary, graduates 195 students 2023-03-21
Posted March 22nd, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched its 40th Anniversary celebrations today, as it celebrates the graduation of the Class of 2022.
Close to two decades after its launch in Pakistan, AKU began a new chapter in East Africa with precursor programmes in nursing and teacher education. Today, the University in Kenya has grown its offering to postgraduate programmes in medicine, media and communications studies and hosts three research institutes.
The 40-year celebrations will be year-long with various activities including a research symposium, public lectures and student showcases.
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Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah speaking on the occasion of AKU Founder’s Day 2023-03-18
Posted March 18th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University on Saturday celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022, its first-ever Founder's Day and the University's 40th anniversary. Simultaneous ceremonies were held in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and broadcast online to an international audience of AKU's friends and supporters. Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the ceremony in Karachi and shared a message from His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chancellor of the University. Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the Chief Guest.
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Aga Khan University Graduates 777 Students, Celebrates Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary 2023-03-18
Posted March 18th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University on Saturday celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022, its first-ever Founder's Day and the University's 40th anniversary. Simultaneous ceremonies were held in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and broadcast online to an international audience of AKU's friends and supporters. Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the ceremony in Karachi and shared a message from His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chancellor of the University. Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the Chief Guest.
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DTB commits to grow green lending to 25% of loan book by 2030 2023-03-15
Posted March 16th, 2023 by librarian-hdDiamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a commitment to grow its lending to green projects to a quarter of its loan book by 2030. The Bank has also committed to achieve net zero carbon emissions status across its group operations by the same time.
DTB will also grow 10 million trees by 2030 through its #MuchMoreThanTrees initiative, as part of its efforts to help mitigate climate change.
The Bank announced the commitments during its inaugural economic and sustainability forum held at the Crowne Plaza in Nairobi and themed Embedding Sustainability in Businesses.
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Prince Rahim attends Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration 2023-03-13
Posted March 14th, 2023 by librarian-hdEarlier today, Prince Rahim attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration, in the presence of His Majesty The King, Head of the Commonwealth, at Westminster Abbey in London, England.
Prince Rahim, representing Mawlana Hazar Imam, led the procession of Loyal Societies in his capacity as Vice President-designate of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Following the event, Prince Rahim met with His Majesty The King, as well as senior members of the royal family and delegates including representatives from other faith communities.
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$3 million grant supports AKH in ambitious effort to improve children’s health around the world 2023-03-10
Posted March 12th, 2023 by librarian-hdAn international team of researchers has received $3 million to support an ambitious effort to understand how early gut development can profoundly shape children's health throughout life.
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Prince Rahim and the President of Portugal visit the Royal Treasure Museum 2023-02-24
Posted March 4th, 2023 by librarian-hdPrince Rahim, together with his younger son, Prince Sinan, and the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, yesterday visited the Royal Treasure Museum at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon, at the invitation of the Minister of Culture, Pedro Adão e Silva.
They were accompanied by the Secretary of State for Culture, Isabel Cordeiro; the Museum Director, José Alberto Ribeiro; the Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal, Nazim Ahmad; and the President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Rahim Firozali.
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Speech by Hazar Imam during Jamati Leadership banquet in Damascus 2008-03-25
Posted March 4th, 2023 by librarian-hdSpeech by Hazar Imam at Banquet in Damascus during the Golden Jubilee visit to Syria
August 23-30 2008
Dear President and Leaders of the Jamat
I would like to begin these short comments by sharing with you My sense of immense happiness on this Golden Jubilee visit to Syria.
It has brought to Me very, very great happiness because I can remember 1957 very well. I can remember 1958, 1959, 1960.- years in which Syria and the Jamat in Syria had very great problems ahead of them. And I compare where we are today and I say to myself “Alhamdullilah” we have made real progress.
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