Roundtable - National Youth Conference, Karachi Chapter - December 20, 2021

National Youth Conference, Karachi Chapter

A National Youth Conference was hosted at Movenpick Karachi by the Center for Peace, Security and Development Studies on the issue of nationalism and the concept of “Pakistaniat” for today’s youth. A myriad of speakers from various fields were present, providing insight about the topic from their own personal experiences, alongside lively groups of students from a multitude of Karachi universities.

Through an interactive and debate session, ideas and perceptions about the topic was discussed at length, and productive conclusions were derived from the conference

Speakers for the opening remarks

  • Abdul Ghani Dadabhoy
    Director, CPSD

  • Mr. Zeeshan Altaf Lohya
    CEO, Z Group of Companies

  • Major General Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhry
    Director General, Rangers Sindh

Universities Participated

  • Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education

  • Newport University

  • KASBIT University

  • Greenwich University

  • Bahria University

  • SZABIST University

  • National Youth Parliament Karachi Chapter

Speakers for the First and Second Sessions

Chair:

  • Senator (Retd.) Javed Jabbar

Moderator:

  • Brigadier (Retd.) Muhammad Zeeshan

Panel of Experts:

  • Major General Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhry
    Director General, Rangers Sindh

  • Ali Muhammad Raza
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Samar Naqvi
    CEO, Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP)

  • Ambassador Allama Ahsan Siddique
    Interfaith Harmony Advocate