The 6 Pillars of the Series
- Strict Neutral Advocacy: Maintained an open, balanced forum independent of any specific panel, individual, or alignment, ensuring equal voice distribution.
- Comprehensive Leadership Access: Brought together top-tier nominees spanning Chairman, Vice Chair, and Executive Committee positions under one roof.
- Voter Education Drive: Partnered with veteran council members to clarify voting mechanics, making complex council operations simple for young architects.
- Critical Cross-Examinations: Structured every conversation around transparent, hard-hitting questions regarding structural industry failures and required bylaws amendments.
- Multi-Platform Digital Reach: Distributed full episodes natively across both Instagram and Facebook to maximize voter accessibility nationwide.
- Bridging Private & Regulatory Spaces: Spearheaded by IMARAT Gallery to link active real-world real estate development landscapes directly with academic and legislative council leadership.
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Stay informed and witness the debates that are charting the course for Pakistan's built environment.
Meet the Candidates: Insights from the PCATP 2025 Contenders
IMARAT Gallery opened its doors
as a strictly neutral platform to
bridge the gap between voters
and election candidates. We
asked critical questions regarding
the past, present, and future of
the council to the following leaders
01.
Ar. Ejaz Ahmed Qadri (Candidate for PCATP Chairman 2025)
Shares strategic insights on addressing systemic professional challenges and executing the necessary structural reforms required to build a stronger, more resilient architecture profession in Pakistan.
02.
Ar. Zahid Javid Raja (Candidate for PCATP Chairman 2025)
Discusses institutional changes, evaluating the council's historical trajectory, and proposing definitive future shifts needed to empower practicing architects.
03.
Ar. Majid Khan (Candidate for PCATP Vice Chairman 2025)
Unpacks critical urban planning bottlenecks, building policy enhancements, and driving professional standards to new heights.
04.
Ar. Asia Jabeen (Candidate for PCATP Vice Chairperson 2025)
Addresses systemic industry hurdles, inclusivity in design leadership, and practical changes necessary to advance the community's collective interests.
05.
Ar. M Naveed Saad Baloch (Candidate for PCATP EC Member 2025)
Discusses grassroots professional issues, regional representation challenges, and modernizing the execution of council operations.
06.
Ar. Muhammad Iqbal (Former Vice Chairman, PCATP)
Hosted for an exclusive multi-part educational deep-dive broken into core guidance tracks:
- Part 1: What is PCATP & its fundamental role in governing Pakistani architecture?
- Part 2: Essential guide on how to vote and what to carefully consider before choosing the right candidate.
The Core Issues Discussed
1
Regulatory Reforms
Streamlining PCATP policies to better protect the rights of practicing architects.
2
Youth Empowerment
Creating mentorship programs, job security, and fair wage structures for fresh graduates.
3
Sustainable Urbanism
Integrating eco-friendly initiatives and green building practices into national bylaws.
4
Industry Collaboration
Strengthening ties between regulatory bodies, private developers like IMARAT Group, and academia.