For Pakistan's Ismaili muslims, a visit from their spiritual leader brings a homecoming

NPR | By Betsy Joles

Published June 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM CDT

For many Ismaili Muslims, seeing the Aga Khan is a once-in-a-lifetime event. NPR's Betsy Joles reports from his visit to remote northern Pakistan.

Betsy Joles

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