Hunza's global brand is the fruit of the vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and AKDN
Hunza's global brand is the fruit of the vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and AKDN
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Media Source: Chitral Express (Pakistan)
Date: 26 January 2026
Hunza is today recognised around the world as a shining example, a valley that symbolises natural beauty, a healthy society, a highly educated youth, and world-class development. But behind this bright image lies a reality that is often overlooked: this success is not the result of a government strategy or a temporary plan, but…
Hunza is today recognised around the world as a shining example, a valley that symbolises natural beauty, a healthy society, a highly educated youth, and world-class development. But behind this bright image lies a reality that is often overlooked: this success is not the result of a government strategy or a temporary plan, but the result of a sustained, visionary, and human development-oriented initiative implemented by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKDN implemented integrated programmes in education, health, economic self-reliance, environmental protection and community development that transformed Hunza from backwardness to a world-class development model.