Rotary Installation: Shahzad Sabir Installed as District Governor of Rotary District 3271
Shahzad Sabir assumes office as District Governor of Rotary District 3271 during the installation ceremony in Karachi.
KARACHI : Rotary Installation ceremonies marked the beginning of the 2026–27 Rotary year as Rotary District 3271 formally installed Shahzad Sabir as District Governor during an event held at the Marquee, PC Hotel Karachi.
The ceremony brought together more than 1,000 Rotarians, diplomats, business leaders, development professionals and community representatives from Pakistan and abroad to celebrate the district’s new leadership and outline its service priorities for the year.
District 3271 unveiled several flagship initiatives for 2026–27, including the Million Trees Project to promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience, the District Medical Outreach Programme to expand healthcare services, enhanced polio immunisation campaigns, Pink Washrooms to improve menstrual hygiene and sanitation for women and girls, hearing aid initiatives for people with hearing impairment, expanded breast cancer awareness programmes and the continued development of Rotary Pakistan Smart Villages.
A key highlight of the event was the launch of the commemorative publication, 100 Years of Rotary Service in Pakistan, documenting Rotary’s century-long humanitarian contribution to the country. The publication was introduced by Syed Kashif Rafi, who led its compilation and editorial development.
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Rotary leaders, including Past Rotary International Director Muhammad Faiz Kidwai, Project Patron M. Iqbal Qureshi, Past Trustee Aziz Memon, Immediate Past District Governor Shakeel Kaim Khani and District Governor Shahzad Sabir, presented a special hardbound edition of the book to Jennifer A. Scott, Director 2025–27 of Rotary International, in recognition of Rotary’s 100 years of service in Pakistan.
The ceremony also marked the launch of Rotary District 3271’s official website and mobile application to strengthen digital communication, governance, volunteer engagement and service reporting across the district.
Jennifer A. Scott attended the event as chief guest. Other senior Rotary leaders included Aziz Memon, Muhammad Faiz Kidwai, M. Iqbal Qureshi, Shakeel Kaim Khani and Vice Governor Dr. Aftab Imam, alongside Rotary representatives from Pakistan and overseas.
Earlier in the day, the district formally installed Assistant Governors, Club Presidents, Secretaries and District Chairs for the new Rotary year, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to strengthening leadership and expanding humanitarian services across Sindh and Balochistan.
The new district leadership team includes District Governor Elect Ch. Fahad Sikandar, District Governor Nominee Abdul Jabbar Sheikh, District Secretary Arif Siddiqui, District Treasurer Ravi Kumar, District Learning Facilitator Anila Chaudhary, Conference Chair Shahid Ismail, Deputy Governors Pervez Madraswalla, Shoaib Ismail and Imdad Ali Bughio, Additional District Secretary Asif Mukaty, District Joint Secretary Shafqat Ali, District Sergeant-at-Arms Capt. (R) Sajid Mehmood and Aides to the District Governor Durdaana Arshad, Muhammad Arshad, Jamil Ahmed Khan and Safdar Hussain Arain.
The advisory council supporting the district governor comprises Muhammad Hanif Khan, Syed Kashif Rafi, Waqar Ahmed Shaikh, Atiqua Vally and Mirza Abbas. Sumaira Shahzad, First Lady of the District Governor, also attended the ceremony.
The programme featured recitation from the Holy Quran, the national anthems of Pakistan and Australia, welcome remarks by the President of the Rotary Club of Karachi, addresses by senior Rotary leaders, the installation of the District Team 2026–27, cultural performances, presentation of commemorative shields and a fellowship dinner.
The event was supported by Bank Alfalah, World Wide Group, MMI Hospital, Dr. Essa Laboratories & Diagnostic Centre and Shahenshah.
In his inaugural address, Shahzad Sabir reaffirmed Rotary District 3271’s commitment to expanding sustainable community service through stronger partnerships, volunteer leadership, youth engagement and innovative projects addressing health, education, environmental and social challenges across Sindh and Balochistan.
Rotary International is one of the world’s largest humanitarian organisations, with more than 1.4 million members across more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary District 3271 continues to serve communities throughout Sindh and Balochistan through projects focused on education, healthcare, economic development, environmental conservation, peacebuilding and global polio eradication.
