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2005-05-29 Islamabad

2005, May 29: H.H. The Aga Khan hosted a diner for the Government and guests on 29th of May evening at the Serena, Islamabad. The Dinner was preceeded by a presentation by Stephano Bianca of AKCSP on the Forts.

2005-06-06 Order of Canada

2005, June 3: Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will present the insignia of Companion of the Order of Canada to His Highness the Aga Khan during a private ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Monday, June 6, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. The appointment is in effect as of October 29, 2004.

2005-06-06 Ottawa

2005, June 6: In her speech at the sod-turning ceremony, the Governor General said:"This building will be an intellectual centre for the development network that you have founded and nurtured. I'm reminded of the old Latin proverb that progress comes from "spurring a willing horse". It means finding an event that was waiting to happen, or a group or even a nation that was ready to act, and jumpstarting them with a jolt of material and intellectual force. This place represents such an infusion of energy, and I am sure that it will move development efforts."

2005-06-25 Lebanon

2005, June 25: Beirut, Lebanon - On the occasion of the 136th Commencement Exercises the American University of Beirut awarded honorary doctoral degree to the Aga Khan. The ceremony for the granting of honorary degrees was held in the Assembly Hall at 12:00 noon on Commencement Day.

2005-07-23 Newbury Racecourse

2005, July 23: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II talks with His Highness Aga Khan, the owner of winning horse Azamour ridden by jockey Mick Kinane who won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Newbury racecourse, Berkshire, England.

2005-05-(18-21) Ottawa

2004, May 21: He didn't attract as much attention as the Dalai Lama. He rarely does. But by the time he had slipped in and out of Ottawa on his private jet, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Imami Ismaili Muslims, had given the city, and the country, a major gift. The Geneva-born imam, who is now based just outside Paris, has announced the creation of the Global Centre for Pluralism, which will be based in Ottawa.

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2004-06-18 Toronto

2004, June 18: TORONTO - The biggest global threat is not failed states but failed democracies, the Aga Khan told a graduating class at the University of Toronto yesterday afternoon. The 49th hereditary spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims appealed to the class of teacher graduates at Convocation Hall yesterday to instil in their students the virtues of pluralism, meritocracy and civil society - three pillars on which successful democracies are built.

2005-10-03 Quadriga Award

2005, October 3: The Aga Khan received from Afghan President Hamid Karzai the Quadriga award in Berlin on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005. The award is bestowed every year on 3rd October in Berlin to four personalities of the political, economic, social and cultural life, who point the way to the future for enlightenment, regeneration and pioneering spirit through their commitment.

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2005-11-08 Afghanistan

2005, November 8: President Hamid Karzai officially opened the most luxurious hotel in destitute Afghanistan on Tuesday, with the five-star Kabul Serena touted as a means to lure investors and dollar-spending tourists.The opening ceremony was attended by the Aga Khan, whose Aga Khan Development Network is the key backer of the project.

2005-12-(01-07) Pakistan

2005, December 1-7: His Highness the Aga Khan visited various areas of Pakistan during which time he met with various leaders. Views were exchanged on various matters of importance including rehabilitation of earthquake-hit people and ongoing measures for the promotion of health and education facilities in the province

2005-12-19 Portugal

2005, December 19: His Highness Karim Aga Khan was in Portugal to sign a Protocol of Cooperation signalling the common intent to work toward the improvement of the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries of Asia and Africa. During this visit HH the Aga Khan also recieved the Gra-Cruz de Cristo, or Military Order of Christ award.

2006-03 Egypt

Sunday, 2006, March 19 - Egypt: His Highness the Aga Khan arrived at the Khayrbek Complex, being restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.

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2006-12 Pakistan-Convocation

2006, November 30-December 4: Karachi, Pakistan: Prince Karim Aga Khan arrived on Thursday for 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’s House, during which matters related to education, health, industrial progress and investment were discussed.

2006-11 Pakistan-Hunza

2006, November 1-2: Islamabad, Pakistan - Prince Karim Aga Khan, visited Islamabad, Pakistan for a 3-day visit on the invitation of President General Pervez Musharraf.

2006, November 3: Hunza, Pakistan - Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Aga Khan visited the Altit area of Hunza to see the development work being carried out by the Aga Khan Development Network.


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