ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community, arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on his first official six-day visit to the country, according to officials.

During the visit, Prince Rahim Aga Khan met Asif Ali Zardari at the President’s House in Islamabad.

Officials said the visit is taking place at the invitation of the Pakistani government and will continue from May 20 to May 26.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan serves as the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslim community and oversees a wide range of social development, education and humanitarian initiatives associated with the Aga Khan Development Network.