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

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

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A Dissemination Seminar in Tando Muhammad Khan

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World Bank Assesses Urban Development and Financial Management Reforms in Secondary Cities

Events World Bank Assesses Urban Development and Financial Management Reforms in Secondary Cities Representatives from the Directorate of Urban & Regional Policy and Strategic Planning, including Mr. Syed Jawad Muzaffar (Director DURPSP) and Ms. Naila Haque (Deputy Director Environment), Mr. Zulfiqar Ali (Deputy Director Housing/ Urban Planning) participated in an event as part of a […]

Strengthening Climate Strategies for a Resilient Sindh!

Events The Director General, ๐——๐—ฟ. Imtiaz Bhatti , visited the Climate Action Center Karachi (CAC) Karachi on March 12 and had a productive session with their team. The main areas of discussion were Karachiโ€™s climate priorities, urban challenges, and the role of strategic collaboration in building low-carbon, sustainable cities across Sindh. The DG appreciated CACโ€™s […]

Addressing Spatial Vulnerabilities for Climate-Resilient Cities

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Nawabshah Chapter 1 SINDH โ€“ AN OVERVIEW

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IMTIAZ BHATTI

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

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.