Akbar R

[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

Welcome to the May 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Aziz from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to hear some of this month’s top stories.

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[Kasim Khan @Kasim_Khan_1999]

Today, I had the honour of speaking to the 47 countries that comprise the @UN #HumanRightsCouncil urging the immediate release of my father @imrankhanpti and all #Pakistan’s #politicalprisoners. Along with this, I want to be very clear. Like my father, I fully support maintaining GSP+ as the people of #Pakistan should never be punished for the actions of its leaders. But the Pakistani regime must also fully comply with the 27 treaties it committed to follow to obtain this benefit, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Convention Against Torture. @UN @ptiofficial #HumanRights #ImranKhanUnlawfullyDetained

[SSG of Pti @ssgviews]

آج پاکستانُ کی افواج کے ترجمان نے ن لیگ کی ترجمانی کرتے ہوئے ،عمران خان کو سیکورٹی رسک اور سہیل آفریدی کو کتا ہے ۔جو شرم ناک قابل مزمت ہے ۔🚨
جواب اب پاکستان کی قوم اپنے لیڈر کے دفاع میں سامنے فرنٹ فٹ پر کھیل رہی ہے اور کمپنی سے ان سوالات کا جواب پوچھ رہی ہے ۔۔۔
کون دے گا جواب ۔

ڈی جی بابو کی غنڈا گردی والی زبان جو قابل مزمت ہے اور ڈی جی بابو کو قوم سے مانگنی ہو گی ۔کیونکہ یہ 1990 نہیں ہے ۔قوم سب جانتی ہے معافی مانگو ورنہ قوم کے چھتر اتے رہیں گے ۔

[Moeed Pirzada @MoeedNj]

یہ وڈیو سنبھال کے رکھیں...

[Rodium-A @RodiumInsights]

جمائما خان نے جس ٹرک کی تصویر اپنے اکاؤنٹ سے شئیر کی تھی اسکے مالک کے گفتگو سنیں تو آپکو پتہ چلے گا “تم ہو کون “کہنے والے کہاں کھڑے ہیں ۔⚡️⚡️
جو لوگ مایوس ہیں وہ ذہین میں رکھیں اللہ تعالیٰ نے عمران خان سے ہمیشہ وہ کام کروائے ہیں جو ناممکن تھےاس ملک میں جو سسٹم چل رہا اسکو اکھاڑنا بھی ناممکن تھا وہ بھی کر کے رہیں گے کفر کا نظام چل سکتا ہے ظلم کا نہیں 🔥

[PTI @PTIofficial]

ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر صاحب حقائق کو مسخ کرنے سے حقیقت بدل نہیں جاتی۔ یہ سوشل میڈیا کا دور ہے اور ایک ایک چیز تاریخ کا حصہ بن جاتی ہے۔ پوری قوم کو آج بھی عمران خان کی للکار یاد ہے جو انہوں نے بطور وزیراعظم انڈیا کے حملے کے جواب میں دی تھی کہ “ پاکستان retaliate کرنے کا سوچے گا نہیں پاکستان retaliate کرے گا”۔

[Dr. Shahbaz GiLL @SHABAZGIL]

سنیں ڈی جی سنیں

[Akbar R @AkbarRehmatulla]

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[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

#QuoteoftheWeek: On 24 April 1985, at the inauguration of the Ismaili Centre, London, Mawlana Shah Karim delivered this speech in which he described the Centre as a bridge between the community’s roots and its future, and a symbol of hope for those who have migrated.

#IsmailiCentreLondon #ICLondon40 #Anniversary #AgaKhan #TheIsmaili

[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

#SoulfulSunday Diversity is a richness and must never become a reason for exclusion and discrimination.

-His Holiness Pope Francis

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

Message from Former Prime Minister Imran Khan via his Legal Team -

"I have not authorized anyone to engage in negotiations with the establishment. I have never struck a deal in the past, nor will I entertain one now. Had I been interested in making a deal, I would have accepted the offer made two years ago, an offer that proposed complete immunity from legal action in exchange for two years of silence. I rejected it then, and I reject any such notion now.

Ali Amin Gandapur and Azam Swati may have expressed a desire for talks, but in my view, such negotiations are pointless. The opposing side is not interested in resolving issues, they only seek to buy time. Ali Amin and Azam Swati wished to pursue discussions of their own accord. I have always maintained and reiterated that as a political party, we have no objection to dialogue. The doors to negotiations were never closed. But let me be clear: any talks must be grounded in the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the interests of the people, not in any personal arrangement for myself or my wife.

Regarding the Mines and Minerals Bill: no further action will be taken until Chief Minister Ali Amin and the senior political leadership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa deliver a comprehensive and transparent briefing. Without that, the matter will not move forward.

For the past seven months, my close associates and for the past month, even my sisters and legal counsel have been denied their legal right to meet me. While Nawaz Sharif was granted daily visitation, I am denied this right even on court-mandated days under false pretexts. This shows the sheer extent of the fear my presence commands. I am not allowed phone calls with my children, and even my personal physician is barred from access. I have now directed the legal committee to file a contempt of court petition without delay against the prison administration.

The ongoing treatment of Afghan refugees is nothing short of disgraceful. The ruling mafia, desperate to cling to power, will stop at nothing. The current anti-Afghanistan policy will only breed more resentment and escalate terrorism. Our innocent citizens and security personnel are already paying the price with their lives on a daily basis. A formal resolution must be tabled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly demanding an extension in the repatriation timeline for Afghan refugees. Furthermore, the federal government must grant KP the authority to engage directly with the Afghan administration—KP has borne the brunt of terrorism and must be allowed to address it proactively. The matter must be resolved through statesmanship and common sense instead of fueling this fire.

The election tribunals have become completely dysfunctional. Rather than fulfilling their constitutional obligations, their energies are solely focused on protecting the corrupt. A resolution must be passed in the KP Assembly urging the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court to instruct election tribunal judges to immediately deliver verdicts on all pending PTI election petitions.

Public airing of internal disagreements only serves the interests of our opponents. Such matters must be dealt with responsibly and resolved strictly through internal party forums.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is the only truly national political force that can, without external support, mobilize a countrywide movement at any time. A political party only weakens when it loses public support and right now, the entire nation stands firmly with PTI. Still, we are open to alliances on shared principles. I instruct our political leadership to move swiftly: complete consultations with current and prospective allies, formalize these alliances, and announce our roadmap. Every option including mass protests is on the table. Our strategic response will be declared soon."

[Akbar R @AkbarRehmatulla]

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[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

Join us for the February 2025 The Ismaili Update as we recap a historic month for our Jamat.

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[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

At the Jahan-e-Khusrau event at Delhi’s Sunder Nursery yesterday, the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recalled the contribution of Mawlana Shah Karim, whose efforts in enhancing Sunder Nursery have been a blessing for art enthusiasts.

Sunder Nursery, an initiative of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, hosted the Rumi Foundation’s Jahan-e-Khusrau event - a grand Sufi music festival celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Festival brings together artists from around the world to celebrate the legacy of Amir Khusrau.

Located in the heart of Delhi, Sunder Nursery is part of a cultural heritage project undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The objective of the project which comprises the areas of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti, Sunder Nursery and the World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb, is to improve the quality of life for people in the area, while creating an important new green space for the people of Delhi and beyond.

[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

The principles of Islam encourage us to be mindful stewards of the natural environment, and to care for and protect all living creatures.

Wildlife is an essential part of our ecosystem; but across the globe today, multiple species are at risk. World Wildlife Day, observed annually on 3 March, serves as a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard wild species and their habitats.

There are plenty of simple habits to introduce into our daily lives that can help wildlife and all living things.

Read the article to learn ten easy ways to help make our Earth a more sustainable and welcoming place.

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#WorldWildlifeDay #Planet #WildlifeProtection #SustainableLiving

[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

More than 100 Ismaili CIVIC volunteers, scouts and guides partnered with the stalwarts of the Indian Coast Guard, to clean up Mumbai’s shores on the Coast Guard’s 49th Raising Day. Participants also displayed creative artworks in an exhibition that attracted viewers to the cleanup.

Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Commander of the Indian Coast Guard's Western Region, acknowledged the efforts of all who participated and presented awards to the winners of the art competition.

"The Ismaili community believes in being a part of the solution in protecting our planet," said Sophia Premjee, Member of the Ismaili Council for India. "Over 100 young Ismaili CIVIC volunteers, scouts and guides came forward to participate enthusiastically in the coastal cleanup activity this morning, exemplifying values of voluntary service and responsible citizenship through action.”

#IsmailiCIVIC #BeachCleanup #CommunityService

[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

Zainub Verjee is a woman of many talents. She's a member of the Order of Canada, a Senior Fellow of Massey College, and a McLaughlin College Fellow. She also sits on the board of the Aga Khan Museum.

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#TalentTuesday #GEFestival #Theatre

[The Ismaili @TheIsmaili]

Civil society is that part of society, distinct from the state, government and business, in which citizens create organisations that are private and motivated to enhance the public good. Mawlana Shah Karim spoke about the important role of a strong civil society in this speech to the Parliament of Canada on 27 February 2014. It was the first time in Canadian history that a faith leader had been invited to address the Parliament.

Please note that although the majority of this speech is in English, it does contain some portions in French. A translation is available in the podcast’s transcript and on the Aga Khan Development Network website.

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#GemsofWisdom #AgaKhan