Lisbon: Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb attended the funeral ceremony of late Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan in Lisbon today. During the meeting with Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Ismailis, the Minister expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of late Prince Karim Aga Khan on behalf of the President, the Prime Minister, and people of Pakistan.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister lauded the services of late Prince Karim Aga Khan and the Aga Khan Development Network in various sectors in Pakistan. He emphasized that the passing of Prince Karim al-Hussaini is a monumental loss for the underprivileged and destitute people of the world. The Minister recalled the late Prince Karim Aga Khan’s special attachment to Pakistan and its people, highlighting his contributions to the country’s development.
Furthermore, the government declared today as a day of national mourning on the occasion of the funeral of Prince Karim Aga Khan. As part of the observance, the Pakistani flag remains at half-mast in the country and at Pakistan Missions abroad.