A stakeholder consultative seminar on the future growth scenario of the Khairpur Master Plan was held on December 11, 2024, at the Darbar Hall, Deputy Commissioner’s office Khairpur. The event was attended by elected public representatives, members of civil society, line departments, academia, and other notable individuals.
The seminar was chaired by the Director General of URPSP, Dr. Imtiaz Bhatti, who delivered a presentation on the proposed future spatial growth of Khairpur Town. Dr. Yar Muhammad Phulpoto (Chairman Municipal Committee Khairpur) Syed Amjad Ali Shah ( Ex- Chairman MC Khairpur) Attique ur Rehman Phulpoto (General Secretary PPP Khairpur) Syed Ahmed Fawad Shah (Deputy Commissioner, Khairpur) addressed the seminar. They appreciated the Directorate’s efforts and emphasized the importance of the timely completion and effective implementation of the Master Plan.
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Dr. Imtiaz Bhatti is a senior civil servant currently serving as the Director General of Urban & Regional Policy and Strategic Planning (DURPSP) at the Planning & Development Board, Sindh. With extensive experience in civil service, academia, and development sectors, he brings a pragmatic approach to governance reform, public finance, and sustainable urban planning.
Dr. Bhatti holds a PhD in Public Policy from The George Washington University, where he specialized in public finance. A Fulbright Fellow, he has also completed advanced training in behavioral insights at the Harvard Kennedy School and was ranked first nationally in the Senior Management Course at the National Institute of Management, Karachi, in 2022.
Under his leadership, DURPSP has advanced critical initiatives, including the approval and notification of comprehensive master plans for 17 secondary cities and the implementation of the European Union-funded Rural Growth Centers (RGC) Project. These efforts aim to address unplanned urban growth and foster integrated development in Sindh.
In addition to his government roles, Dr. Bhatti has contributed to academic discourse as a visiting faculty member at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and has worked on development projects with organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, USAID, and the World Bank.
Dr. Bhatti is committed to creating practical and inclusive solutions for urban and regional challenges, focusing on sustainable development and improved governance outcomes in Sindh.
