ISLAMABAD -UNS: The FO spokesperson also offered condolences at the demise of Prince Karim Al-Husseini, Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community who died in Lisbon at the age of 88.
“Prince Karim Aga Khan played an important role in the betterment of communities worldwide. His services for the welfare of the people will always be remembered,” the FO spokesperson said.
Prince Karim was succeeded by his son Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, who was named the 50th spiritual leader of the Ismaili community on Wednesday.
The FO spokesperson clarified that the ministry did not arrange a trip for former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who is in the US to attend the National Prayer Breakfast, an annual gathering that brings together hundreds of influential figures from around the world.
“His party’s spokesperson can tell you better about the visit,” the spokesperson said.
He confirmed that Pakistan had handed over to Afghan authorities the body of the son of the deputy governor of Badghis province who was among four terrorists killed during a counterterrorism operation last week in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“The government and people of Pakistan yesterday observed the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’, and expressed their resolve to stand with the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for the realisation of their right to self-determination,” the spokesperson said.
