Afghanistan, Feb. 5 -- Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and a prominent global philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. According to an official announcement by the Ismaili Imamat Divan and the Aga Khan Development Network, he died peacefully surrounded by his family. The 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims led his community for over six decades, balancing his spiritual leadership with extensive humanitarian work, business ventures, and cultural preservation efforts. His successor has been designated in his will, which will be read in the presence of his family and senior Ismaili leaders before being publicly announced.
Born on December 13,...