Event - 1998-09-29

ISHKOSHIM (On the Afghan-Tajik border): In an appeal to all Muslims in Afghanistan, Shia and Sunni alike, the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismailis, recently outlined a basis for constructing a more stable civil order in Central Asia. (Dawn article). The visit of Prince Aga Khan the Fourth to Tajikistan in September, 1998 clearly showed that the Prince is interested in supporting other regions of the country as well. This article contains a brief look at what has already been implemented by AKDN and its prospects in Tajikistan says Eleonora Yunusova, BISNIS Representative, Tajikistan. According to a Press Release, 'Wealth and power,' the Aga Khan said, 'are not objectives in themselves, but are to be used in the service of others.' 'Those whom life has marginalised are to be helped... to free themselves from their constraints.' 'Anything to do with drugs,' he emphasised, 'is to be rigorously avoided.' It is on these ethical premises, said the Aga Khan, that we need to 'bring peace to Afghanistan, to eliminate hate and division, and thereafter rebuild the country for the benefit of all Afghans.' (Complete description of the Tajik visit here), Complete Gallery including 6 video-clips. 'Anything to do with drugs,' he emphasised, 'is to be rigorously avoided.' It is on these ethical premises, said the Aga Khan, that we need to 'bring peace to Afghanistan, to eliminate hate and division, and thereafter rebuild the country for the benefit of all Afghans.' (Complete description of the Tajik visit here), Complete Gallery including 6 video-clips