@madmus8 correction against observed data would be necessary, provided that such data is available. Alongside this, satellite datasets like Sentinel or MODIS can be useful, but the core climate variables to focus on remain precipitation and temperature
@madmus8 historical patterns and future projections, especially focusing on precipitation. Ideally, we’d need at least 35 years of observed precipitation data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to serve as a baseline. Since model data usually comes with biases, bias
@madmus8 In Chitral, agricultural land is almost negligible, so doing a full-scale study on climate change impacts on agriculture may not yield strong or meaningful findings. But looking at drought is definitely possible. For this, NEX-GDDP-CMIP6 model data can be used to analyze both
Today, Mawlana Hazar Imam attended a high-level event at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirming AKDN’s commitment to advancing nutrition and food security.
The Summit brings together world leaders to address malnutrition, a major threat to human development, particularly in regions facing poverty, conflict and climate change. As part of its efforts, AKDN has committed $45 million to nutrition and food systems. Earlier in the week, AKDN representatives took part in sessions on integrating nutrition into health systems and philanthropic action for nutrition.
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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was today named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal yesterday, aged 88.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) through his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam and the first Shia Imam.
Throughout their 1,400 year history, the Ismailis have been led by a living, hereditary Imam. The Ismailis live in over 35 countries and number approximately 12 to 15 million.
His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.
The announcement of his designated successor will follow.
Leaders and staff of the Aga Khan Development Network offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide. As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world, as he wished, irrespective of their religious affiliations or origins.
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