Shehri-Citizens for a Better Environment (Shehri-CBE) successfully hosted a Knowledge Workshop featuring an Expert Panel Discussion at the Seminar Hall, Department of Public Administration, University of Karachi. The event was part of the ongoing project “Youth Empowerment for Engaged Citizenship”.

The workshop took place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The session focused on the Executive Branch of government and the civil service, with a particular emphasis on urban administration and service provision in Karachi.

Panel Discussion Highlights

The Expert Panel Discussion brought together representatives from service-providing and administrative agencies in Karachi to engage with participating students. This engagement aimed to build further knowledge and capacity in the youth for more informed and constructive engagement with their urban managers.

Key Panelists included:

• Mr. Tariq Ali Nizamani (Managing Director, Sindh Solid Waste Management Board – SSWMB)

• Mr. Waqar Saleem Baig (Principal, Municipal Training and Research Institute, LG Dept, Sindh)

• Mr. Amjad Rafi (Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic, New Town Karachi)

• Mr. Muhammad Shahid (Director, City Institute of Image Management – CIIM, KMC)

• Ms. Shazia Imran (Member City Council, KMC)

• Khawaja Ghulam Qamar (Chairman UC-6, Gulberg Town)

The discussion was moderated by Farhan Anwar, Project Manager for Shehri-CBE.