May 2026 – Day 1 Highlights | GKRP Open House Exhibition

On Sunday, 17th May, the GKRP consultant team had the honour of welcoming Mr. Murtaza Wahab, Mayor of Karachi, to the ongoing Open House Exhibition at Khalikdina Hall.
During his visit, the Mayor was guided through the exhibition and briefed on the current progress of the project, as well as the next steps towards shaping a comprehensive regional plan for Karachi.
Concluding the visit, the Mayor shared his thoughts and emphasised the importance of collaboration in creating a master plan “which is focused on inclusivity and is sustainable.”
We are grateful for his visit and continued support towards building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future for Karachi.
🏠 The open house exhibition remains open to the public until Tuesday the 19th of May, and we warmly invite citizens, stakeholders, and communities to visit, engage, and share their feedback as we collectively shape the future of Karachi.

We were honoured to welcome two school groups from Cradle Welfare Organisation (https://www.cradlewelfare.org) to the GKRP2047 Open House on Saturday, represented by Mr. Saqeeb-us-Salem and Dr. Fatima Asim, along with their teaching staff.
Cradle Welfare Organisation is doing deeply meaningful work by supporting underprivileged children and their families — many of whom are already engaged in informal labour — through education, mentorship, internships, and pathways toward better opportunities and employment. Their visit brought important perspectives into the conversation about Karachi’s future and reminded us why inclusive planning matters.
The GKRP2047 Open House invites everyone to explore the current realities of the Greater Karachi Region and join the conversation about the city we live in today.
💬 The Open House is open to everyone until Tuesday 19th of May, 2026 — residents, communities, students, professionals, businesses, and anyone invested in Karachi’s future. Come be part of the conversation.

The GKRP2047 Open House invites you to explore the current realities of the Greater Karachi Region and join the conversation about the city we live in today.
📍 Khalikdina Hall, Karachi
🗓 16–19 May 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM

Through exhibitions, presentations, and public discussions, the event will showcase findings on Karachi’s existing conditions, ongoing trends, and emerging challenges across the region. These findings along with your insights, will feed into the next stage, when the regional plan will be devised.

This is an opportunity to:
🔍 Understand Karachi’s current situation
🗣 Share your experiences and perspectives
📌 Highlight gaps, concerns, and priorities
🤝 Engage directly with the GKRP2047 project team
✨ Explore the vision for Karachi’s future

Your insights are essential in helping build a shared understanding of Karachi as it is today and a vision of what it shall become tomorrow.
The Open House is open to everyone — residents, communities, students, professionals, businesses, and anyone with an interest in Karachi.

💬 Come be part of the conversation and make your voice heard. Tell us how you feel about Karachi and what needs to be considered as we move on to developing an equitable, shared and attractive Karachi for 2047.