First telemedicine system launched in Afghanistan
"The first-ever telemedicine system in volatile Afghanistan was launched in capital Kabul on Wednesday to improve health services.
Stunning debut for Toronto-bound treasures
"On the top floor of the Ismaili Centre in London there is an architect's model for a building that will one day be built across the Atlantic Ocean: the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto."
Uganda: Bujagali dam work starts
"President Yoweri Museveni and the Aga Khan yesterday laid the foundation stone of what will go down in history as the biggest private investment in East-Africa and the largest independent power project in sub-Saharan Africa."
Broadband infrastructure progressing well
"The Industrial Promotion Services (IPS), part of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has joined other African investors in backing the construction of a US$ 650 million undersea optic fibre cable linking Mozambique, Madagascar, Kenya, and Tanzania with international broadband cables
Best of Asia 2008: The Wakhan Corridor
"Local guides, trained by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), offer expert introductions to the region's nomadic cultures. Food is simple - rice, lamb, yogurt - but you can easily augment it with a yak-load of your own goodies to last the two-week round trip.
The French government, the Afghan government and the Aga Khan sign a letter of intent on medical projects in Afghanistan
"The French Development Agency (AFD), an institution under the patronage of the French government ministries, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan decided to pursue their partnership for the benefit of the French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) in Kab
Aga-Khan Schools celebrate centenary
"This year marks 100 years of existence of the Aga Khan Schools in East Africa dating back to 1905, when the first school was built on Zanzibar Island. The schools have since promoted quality education to students and the communities where they hail."
Ancient European music meets Central Asian masters
"Artists trying to preserve Europe's ancient music traditions have gathered at the St. Chartier Festival in central France for the past 30 years.
Aga Khan helicopters head for Asia
"The Aga Khan Development Network has now taken delivery of all four AB139 helicopters for use in south and central Asia...
46 Graduate in First Fete for Aga Khan Varsity
"The Aga Khan University (Kenya campus) yesterday held its inaugural graduation ceremony, during which 46 students were awarded diplomas.