Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 26 August 2025
His Highness the Aga Khan V has expressed heartfelt sympathy for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, following the recent flash floods and related disasters that have caused widespread devastation across the region. In a letter addressed to the government, His Highness conveyed condolences over the tragic loss of lives…
His Highness the Aga Khan V has expressed heartfelt sympathy for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, following the recent flash floods and related disasters that have caused widespread devastation across the region. In a letter addressed to the government, His Highness conveyed condolences over the tragic loss of lives, including volunteers near Gilgit who were working to restore water-supply infrastructure in their communities. “I pray that their souls may rest in eternal peace, and that the bereaved families may have the strength to bear their immense loss,” he wrote. The Aga Khan assured that the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), in close collaboration with its institutions and agencies in Pakistan, will continue to support government and community-led recovery and restoration efforts. He reaffirmed the Ismaili Imamat’s historic commitment to the development and progress of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, highlighting that the region remains close to his heart.