Report: ANI Correspondent:
KARACHI — The Rotary Club of Karachi Centennial hosted a high-level policy dialogue titled “Empowering the Commercial Capital: The Economic Imperative of a Dedicated Administrative Framework for Karachi.”
Organized by President-Elect and entrepreneur Taab Ahmed Khan, the exclusive session brought together prominent business leaders, Rotary members and senior bureaucrats to discuss Karachi’s administrative and economic challenges.
Taab Ahmed Khan emphasized the importance of the strictly non-partisan forum, saying the distinguished panelists were accomplished, honest and hardworking professionals whose independent perspectives and expert opinions could contribute significantly to shaping the city’s future.
The panel featured Sirajuddin Aziz, Federal Banking Ombudsman, who shared insights into financial governance and institutional accountability; Shabbar Zaidi, former Chairman FBR, who presented a pragmatic assessment of local taxation and economic bottlenecks; Sohail Wajahat, former Minister of Petroleum, who discussed the relationship between resource and energy management and urban efficiency; and Ashfaq Tola, former State Minister, who presented data-driven perspectives on economic and administrative reforms.
The dialogue focused on Karachi’s structural challenges and the need for an effective administrative framework capable of supporting the city’s economic potential and improving governance.
The event concluded with Rotary Club President Omar Niaz and business leader Majyd Aziz presenting commemorative mementos to the distinguished guests.
