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Strengthening Urban Futures in Hyderabad

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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, and other senior officials.

๐Ÿงฉ The discussions focused on:
โœ… The urgent need for a comprehensive and inclusive master plan
โœ… Addressing challenges in informal settlements
โœ… Expanding access to clean water, healthcare, and essential services

๐Ÿš€ DURPSP looks forward to collaborating on organized, climate-resilient development projects that will uplift the quality of life for Hyderabadโ€™s residents.

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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.