Karimabad, also known as Baltit, is named after Prince Karim Agha Khan

Altit and Baltit

Karimabad is the capital of Hunza in Northern Areas, Pakistan. Karimabad is also known as Baltit. It is named after Prince Karim Agha Khan, the spiritual head of Shia Ismaili community. It is one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan and it swarms with tourists from all around the world during summers. It provides spectacular views of many beautiful mountains like Rakaposhi. Altit is adjoining village of Karimabad. The old names of these villages are Altit and Baltit. Therefore both are sister villages.

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Author: ismailimail

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  1. Golden Jublee Mubarak to whole Ismali jamat.And I pray may Maula bless us. I am hunzai, when Maulana Hazir Imam gave deedar to his mureed for the first time on 23 October in 1960 in Hunza, he blessed jamat. Due to which we are serving our lives comfotable today.

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