The Project Management Institute (PMI) Karachi Chapter is all set to celebrate its 19th anniversary with a thought-provoking seminar focused on the evolving role of human skills in the age of artificial intelligence. The 218th Monthly Seminar, scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, will take place at City Talks, Habitt, located on Tipu Sultan Road, Karachi, and promises to be a cornerstone event for professionals navigating the future of project management.
Themed “Your Greatest Asset Isn’t AI—It’s You,” the seminar seeks to spotlight how human-centric capabilities such as emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, leadership, and adaptability remain vital—even as AI tools reshape workflows and operations across industries. This timely conversation comes at a pivotal moment as project managers worldwide grapple with the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into their work environments.
Leading the discussion will be Rabia Azfar Nizami, a well-respected industry leader and Regional Head (Middle East & South Asia) at Jaffer Business Systems. With her extensive experience in digital transformation, technology leadership, and cross-regional project execution, Nizami is expected to offer deep insights into how project managers can harness both AI and their unique human skills to succeed in complex, tech-driven environments.
PMI Karachi Chapter has long played a vital role in fostering a community of professionals committed to excellence in project management. With nearly two decades of consistent programming, including monthly seminars, certification support, and leadership development initiatives, the chapter continues to support both aspiring and experienced professionals. This anniversary event is expected to draw project management professionals, IT leaders, corporate executives, and students from across Karachi and beyond.
According to PMI’s global research, the integration of AI into project management tools is already influencing decision-making, risk assessment, and resource planning. However, human judgment, ethical discernment, stakeholder engagement, and leadership remain irreplaceable components of project success. This seminar aims to empower attendees to view AI not as a threat, but as a complementary tool that, when balanced with human insight, can drive greater project outcomes.
In addition to the keynote by Rabia Azfar Nizami, the event will offer opportunities for interactive discussions, peer networking, and strategic knowledge sharing. Prominent PMI Karachi community members such as Rabia Saleem, PMP®; Farhan Bhatti; Shuja Khan; Wajahat Khan, MSc PM, PMP, ITIL; Fahad Ahmed, PMP, ITIL; M. Kashif Siddiqui; Faiz Ahmed, PMP; and Syed Asghar Hussain Rizvi are also expected to participate and contribute to the evening’s discourse.
Attendees can reach out for more details via email at coordinator@pmikarachi.org or by visiting www.pmikarachi.org.
As project managers across industries face increasing pressure to stay ahead of technological disruption, PMI Karachi’s 19th-anniversary seminar serves as a timely reminder that human skills will continue to be the cornerstone of leadership and success—even in the AI age.
