Shamim Shahid 

PESHAWAR: Former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai while showing concern over sad demise of Prince Karim Agha Khan, termed it a great loss to people from all over third world countries especially Afghanistan.

Through a condolence message on Wednesday, Hamid Karzai States, ” The death of His Highness Prince Karim Agha Khan; the religious Imam of the Ismailian of the world is considered a great loss, I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to his family, relatives and followers.” 

He further states, ” we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. The people of Afghanistan will remember the valuable services and role of His Highness Prince Karim Agha Khan in providing public services and rebuilding the country, repairing historical buildings and building service and cultural facilities.

” May God have mercy on the deceased and go to heaven, and I pray for patience and reward for their survivors.”