Over the summer, our project team has continued making meaningful progress on surveys, with a strong focus on reaching diverse communities to ensure that different voices and experiences are represented.

As part of our field outreach, our team has engaged with travellers at local travel terminals serving passengers traveling to and from Karachi through cities across the interior. Through direct interviews and discussions, we have gathered valuable perspectives and firsthand experiences from travellers.
We have also completed dedicated outreach with the transgender community, with the valuable support of advocate Nisha Rao. In-person interviews and discussions provided community members with an accessible and comfortable way to share their experience and perspectives.
This inclusive approach reflects our commitment to ensuring that the survey that informs the development of the GKRP2047 captures voices that may otherwise be underrepresented, and that participation is accessible to people from different backgrounds and circumstances.

Every conversation contributes to a more inclusive and representative understanding of people’s experiences.

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September 2026 | Survey Update

Over the summer, our project team has continued making meaningful progress on surveys, with a strong focus on reaching diverse communities to ensure that different voices and experiences are represented.

As part of our field outreach, our team has engaged with travellers at local travel terminals serving passengers traveling to and from Karachi through cities across the interior. Through direct interviews and discussions, we have gathered valuable perspectives and firsthand experiences from travellers.
We have also completed dedicated outreach with the transgender community, with the valuable support of advocate Nisha Rao. In-person interviews and discussions provided community members with an accessible and comfortable way to share their experience and perspectives.
This inclusive approach reflects our commitment to ensuring that the survey that informs the development of the GKRP2047 captures voices that may otherwise be underrepresented, and that participation is accessible to people from different backgrounds and circumstances.

Every conversation contributes to a more inclusive and representative understanding of people’s experiences.

May 2026 – Day 2 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.

May 2026 – Day 1 Highlights | GKRP Open House Exhibition

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.