Stakeholder Consultations on Draft Master Plans of Hala, Moro, Kotri & Tando Adam

Events A series of Stakeholders consultations on Draft Master Plans of Hala, Moro, Kotri and Tando Adam was held during last week of January 2026 at respective towns. The sessions were largely attended by elected public representatives, district/ Town administration and civil society. Draft master plans were presented and suggestions were recorded for incorporating in […]

Stakeholders Consultation session on Development Master Plan of Tando Adam

Events Stakeholders Consultation session on Development Master Plan of Tando Adam held on August 7, 2025, at SAL Library Hall Tando Adam. Chaired by Chacha Ghulam Murtaza Junejo, Chairman District MC Tando Adam, Hunain Shahani AC Tando Adam, and representatives of line departments, academia and civil society. MR. Zulfiqar Ali Kumbher, Deputy Director & Mr. […]

Stakeholders Consultation session on Development Master Plan of Kotri

Events Stakeholders Consultation session on Development Master Plan of Kotri held on August 6, 2025, at SAL Cultural Centre Kotri. Chaired by Mr. Sohail Ahmed Shoro, Chairman District Council Jamshoro, and attend by Mr. Faqirdad Khoso, Chairman Mc Bolhari, and representatives of line departments, academia and civil society. MR. ZULFIQAR KUMBHER DEPUTY DIRECTOR represented the […]

Development Master Plan of Moro Town

Events A seminar was organized by the Directorate of Urban Regional Policy and Strategic Planning, Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh on Development Master Plan of Moro Town on Monday August 4,2025, at Moro. The purpose of the seminar was to consult the stakeholders and get their insights on draft strategic development plan of […]

The first meeting of Project Steering Committee on Rural Growth Center

Events The first meeting of Project Steering Committee on Rural Growth Center established under the Poverty Reduction Strategy was held on August 22nd 2024 in the committee room of Planning & Development Board. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Planning & Development Board and attended by the Secretary of Planning, Chief Economist, […]

Minister P&DD Syed Nasir Hussain Shah

Events A Progress Review Meeting of The Directorate of Urban & Regional Policy And Strategic Planning DURPSP Under the Chairmanship of Minister P&DD Syed Nasir Hussain Shah was held on 24th September 2024.Chairman P&DD Syed Najam Shah, Secretary P&DD Javed Sibghatullah Mahar, Director General DURPSP Dr. Imtiaz Bhatti and other officials of The Directorate attended […]

Strengthening Urban Futures in Hyderabad

Events ๐Ÿ™๏ธ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—จ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—›๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐Ÿ“The Director General, ๐——๐—ฟ. Imtiaz Bhatti visited Hyderabad on April 8, 2025, for a productive engagement with the cityโ€™s civil administration to advance the development of its urban master plan. He received a warm welcome from Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro, Deputy Commissioner Zain Memon, Municipal Commissioner Zahoor Lakhan, […]

Dissemination Seminar on Master Plan for Thatta Town Development

Events Dissemination Seminar on Master Plan for Thatta Town Development On December 3, 2024, The Directorate for Urban Regional Policy and Strategic Planning, P&D Department Sindh, organized a seminar in Thatta to discuss the Thatta Town Development Master Plan, addressing urban needs like housing, sanitation, health, education, and economic growth. Dr. Imtiaz Bhatti, Director General […]

A Stakeholder Consultative Seminar on the Future Growth Scenario of the Khairpur Master Plan

Events 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 Commissionerโ€™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 […]

A Dissemination Seminar in Tando Muhammad Khan

Events Tando Muhammad Khan, January 9, 2025 The Directorate for Urban Regional Policy and Strategic Planning, Planning & Development Department Sindh, organized a dissemination seminar in Tando Muhammad Khan to discuss the Tando Muhammad Khan Development Master Plan. The plan addresses critical urban needs, including housing, sanitation, health, education, and economic growth. The seminar was […]

IMRAN BHATTI

Director General, Directorate of Urban & Regional Policy and Strategic Planning (DURPSP)

Imran Bhatti is an accomplished public sector leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning urban governance, disaster resilience, institutional reform, and policy innovation. His career reflects a consistent commitment to designing and delivering transformative initiatives that improve citizensโ€™ lives. 

As Director General of Urban Regional Policy & Strategic Planning and the founding Project Director of the Yellow Line BRT in Karachi, he has led large-scale infrastructure and mobility projects in complex, fragmented governance environments. 

His frontline leadership during the 2010 floods, Cyclone Phet, and the 2011 torrential rains underscores his expertise in disaster management and resilience planning.

Holding a Master of Public Policy from Monash University, he combines strategic foresight with evidence-based approaches to policy design, regulatory governance, and institutional capacity building. 

His experience also includes senior roles overseeing food safety regulation, solid waste management, and public transport contracting, demonstrating a track record of transparent procurement, stakeholder engagement, and merit-based administration. Driven by integrity and purpose, he is dedicated to advancing sustainable urban development, strengthening institutional accountability, and fostering inclusive, resilient communities.