We are pleased to announce a key meeting held under the esteemed chairmanship of Syed Khalid Hyder Shah, Additional Chief Secretary of the Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi. This meeting was dedicated to seeking expert opinions and guidance on the draft training module prepared by the Sindh Civil Services and Local Government Academy.
This crucial session, aimed at refining the training program for newly appointed SCUGS officers, was attended by a distinguished panel of experts:
- Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Detho, Chairperson, Sindh Human Rights Commission
- Mr. Farooque Ahmed Siddiqui, Former Senior Chief, Planning and Development Department
- Mr. Abdul Ghani Shaikh, Director (M&EC), Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department
- Syed Arif Raza, Retired Provincial Director, Local Government Audit, Sindh, Karachi
The meeting focused on various aspects of the induction and regular training modules, including:
- The role of municipal officers and town officers
- Integration of local government with line departments
- The relevance of the Local Government Act
The objective is to ensure that the training modules are comprehensive and relevant, fostering well-informed and capable officers.
