The Rotary Club of Karachi Centennial hosted a high-level policy dialogue titled “Empowering the Commercial Capital: The Economic Imperative of a Dedicated Administrative Framework for Karachi,” bringing together business leaders, Rotary members and senior bureaucrats to discuss the city’s administrative and economic challenges.
The exclusive session was organised by President-Elect and entrepreneur Taab Ahmed Khan, who highlighted the importance of maintaining a strictly non-partisan forum for discussion on Karachi’s future. He said the participating panellists were accomplished professionals whose independent perspectives and expertise could contribute meaningfully to the debate over the city’s development.
The distinguished panel examined Karachi’s structural challenges from different economic and governance perspectives.
Sirajuddin Aziz, Federal Banking Ombudsman, discussed financial governance and institutional accountability, while Shabbar Zaidi, former Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue, offered a fiscal assessment of local taxation and the economic obstacles facing the city.
Former Petroleum Minister Sohail Wajahat linked resource and energy management with urban efficiency, while former State Minister Ashfaq Tola presented data-driven perspectives on economic planning and administrative reform.
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The dialogue focused on the economic importance of Karachi and the need to consider governance structures capable of supporting the city’s role as Pakistan’s commercial hub.
The event concluded with Rotary Club of Karachi Centennial President Omar Niaz and business leader Majyd Aziz presenting commemorative mementos to the distinguished guests in recognition of their participation.
