Hyderabad, Feb. 5 -- The Aga Khan IV Prince Karim, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community and billionaire philanthropist, passed away in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 4. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing. Known for his philanthropy, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture under his aegis had also funded the restoration of the historic Qutb Shahi Tombs complex in Hyderabad (among other things in India).

His death was announced on a notice on the website of the Aga Khan Development Network - the development organisation he founded stating that he passed away peacefully. "His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, s...