PM Modi meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, discusses strengthening development partnership

September 10, 2026 5:29 PM

PM Modi meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, discusses strengthening development partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and discussed ways to further strengthen India's partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) across key areas including healthcare, agriculture, rural development, youth and women empowerment. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said he was pleased to meet Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and fondly recalled the contribution of his late father, Aga Khan IV, to development efforts. “Happy to meet His Highness Prince Rahi...

Prince Rahim named 50th hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims after Aga Khan IV’s passing

February 6, 2025 12:32 PM

Prince Rahim named 50th hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims after Aga Khan IV’s passing

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslim community following the passing of his father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. The announcement was made on Wednesday after the late Aga Khan’s will was unsealed, according to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Aga Khan IV’s Passing and Funeral Arrangements Aga Khan IV, known for his global development initiatives and immense wealth, passed away on February 4, in Lisbon—the seat of the Ismaili Imamat...