Pakistan has declared February 8 as a national day of mourning following the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan. On PM Shehbaz Sharif’s directives, the national flag will fly at half-mast across the country as a mark of respect.

A notification issued by Cabinet Division said: “Expressing profound grief on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan on the sad demise of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the Prime Minister has declared a Day of National Mourning in Pakistan on Saturday, the 8th of February, 2025, on the occasion of the funeral of His High Highness.”