LISBON: Late spiritual leader of Ismaili community to be laid to rest in Egypt’s Aswan on Sunday
The funeral of Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, was held in Lisbon on Saturday. He passed away at the age of 88 four days ago.
Pakistan is observing a national day of mourning today on the occasion of Prince Karim’s private funeral, held at the Ismaili community centre in the Portuguese capital. He will be laid to rest in Egypt’s Aswan tomorrow
The national flag is flying at half-mast throughout the country, as per the federal government’s announcement two days ago.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb attended Prince Karim’s funeral prayers in Lisbon and also expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the president, prime minister and the nation to Prince Rahim during a meeting, an official statement read.
Aurangzeb lauded the services of the late Prince Karim and the AKDN which has a focus on the development of human capacity, generating economic growth, building resilient communities and honouring cultural heritage.
He said the sad demise of Prince Karim was a monumental loss not only for his family, friends and followers but also for the underprivileged and destitute people of the world.
