KARACHI: The Rotary Club of Karachi Centennial successfully hosted a high-level policy dialogue titled "Empowering the Commercial Capital: The Economic Imperative of a Dedicated Administrative Framework for Karachi."
Organized by President-Elect and Entrepreneur Taab Ahmed Khan, the exclusive session brought together business leaders, Rotary members, and bureaucrats. Taab Ahmed emphasized the vital need for this strictly non-partisan forum, noting that the panelists are exceptionally accomplished, honest, and hardworking professionals of the highest intellectual caliber whose independent viewpoints and expert opinions carry immense weight for the city's future.
The distinguished panel presented their unique narratives on the city's structural challenges:
Sirajuddin Aziz (Federal Banking Ombudsman) shared deep insights into financial governance and institutional accountability.
Shabbar Zaidi (Former Chairman FBR) delivered a pragmatic fiscal critique on local taxation and economic bottlenecks.
Sohail Wajahat (Former Minister of Petroleum) connected resource and energy management to urban efficiency.
Ashfaq Tola (Former State Minister) offered data-driven economic frameworks for administrative reform.
The event concluded with Club President Omar Niaz and business leader Majyd Aziz presenting commemorative mementos to the esteemed guests.
