Shehri-Citizens for a Better Environment (Shehri-CBE) successfully organized an exposure visit for Habib University students to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Head Office as part of the project “Youth Empowerment for Engaged Citizenship”.

The Exposure Visit took place on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. As Karachi’s main municipal authority, the KMC Head Office provided students with practical insights into the workings and challenges of local governance. Approximately 30 to 40 students from Habib University, primarily from social science and policy-related programs, were expected to attend. 

This visit was a key component of the “Youth Empowerment for Engaged Citizenship” project, which aims to provide students with a first-hand experience of how public institutions function, how decisions are made, and how services are delivered. The hands-on experience helps bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world governance, promoting civic awareness and preparing young people to become informed and engaged citizens.

Program Highlights at KMC Head Office

The engagement at the KMC Head Office included:

• An introduction at the City Institute of Image Management (CIIM).

• A briefing on the history and function of the Local Government system at the City Council Hall.

• A visit to the Land Department.

• A visit to the Complaint Center 1339.

• A meeting with the Director, City Council.

• A visit to the Birth & Death Department.

• A meeting with the Deputy Mayor or Mayor Karachi.