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Presentation by

Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, H.I., S.I

Former Federal Minister

For Education, Science and Technology

Government of Pakistan

and

Chair, Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

Closing Plenary

May 23, 2008

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                                  Silent legend Aga Khan

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According to legend, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan wanted to build the most beautiful mausoleum on earth to express his love for his favorite wife. Or, perhaps he was simply asserting his political power. The Taj Mahal may have been designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahori, an Indian architect of Persian descent. Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic elements combine in the great white marble tomb. The Taj Mahal is just one of many architectural wonders in a land of majestic tombs and erotic temples. ( see more )

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Religious Knowledge is very important for human beings. Anyone who understands the meaning of Religion is great. Any Person having knowledge of Religion and guides other towards the right path, is the head of the group. A person without ILM (Knowledge) leads life like an animal. One can only realize the importance of learned teachers in their absence. Just as the Captain steers a ship safely, in the same manner, Teachers guide the people. Teachers are the leaders and they are able to show a right path to all their fellow beings. Teachers have studied Religious Scriptures which are revealed by the Almighty Allah. They are the fools who do not understand the value of Rubies. If by chance Rubies are received by fools, they would not retain the rubies with them. Also they are unknowlegeable of the value of the precious Rubies. When the learned teacher leaves the material world, ILM or Knowledge, disappears from there. A person who is ILMI (knowledgeable) can only re-enlighten the ILM (Knowledge) in the life of people. It is hard for a person to gain knowledge, if he does not have a sense of understanding in his heart and mind. Teachers are capable of leading those who are backward in their life. Just as the moon shines among the stars, teachers are the leaders that shine among the people. Stars are large in number but the moon however, is highly developed, and it shines brightly in the sky. In the same manner, teachers who guide the people shine among the people. Teachers are capable of swimming across the shore themselves but they can also take many people across with them. Ignorant people are unknowlegeable. They are like stones; they ruin themselves and take many lives to risk. The associates of ignorant people sink miserably. ( complete source )

In 2004, she was Chair of Master Jury of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture: since 2005, she has been a member of the Award’s Steering Committee 

Foreign Office Architects (FOA) was founded in 1995 and has emerged as one of the most innovative practices of architecture and urban design in recent years, known for combining technical innovation with design excellence. FOA’s award-winning projects include the Yokohama International Cruise Terminal in Japan, noted for its use of dramatic form, innovative materials, and fascination with the interplay of architecture, landscape, and nature, credited by the Design Museum as a “design sensation alive with bustling urbanity and seaside tranquility”. Other award winning projects include the Spanish Pavilion at the Aichi International Expo in Japan; ( complete source )

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and its affiliate agency Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) have committed over 500,000 soms to the Kyrgyz government in support to the devastating earthquake that rocked Osh oblast of Kyrgyzstan on 5 October, 2008. The decision was jointly made on Friday, October 17, 2008, AKDN communications officer informed the news agency “24.kg”.

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The Aga Khan Foundation has modeled programs are really showing that a lot can be done, not only by the Aga Khan Foundation, but by other organizations ( complete source )

SALMA JADAVJI

Salma was born and raised in Pakistan.  She was always interested in arts and crafts but ended up in medical school and became a doctor in 1975.  She met her soul mate Dr. Taj Jadavji at medical school and got married and moved to Canada in 1976.  She has three children:  Aalia, Ali and Aamina.In 1992, she discovered that she could paint and has never looked back since then.Salma works for her husband and all her exhibitions proceeds go to different organizations such as the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Aga Khan Foundation and various others.

Mrs Jadavji lives in Calgary and besides painting, loves to volunteer for different organizations.  She has been an active leader within her community since 1990.