The 7th CPA Asia Regional Conference and the 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference concluded in Karachi with the adoption of the Karachi Charter, as reported by both the Daily Times and Tribune Latest on February 6, 2026. The event, hosted by the Sindh Assembly, marked a significant gathering of international delegates, including a 22-member Malaysian parliamentary delegation and high-level representatives from countries like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the UK. The Karachi Charter, presented by Sindh Assembly Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah, emphasized 'constitutional supremacy, parliamentary oversight, transparent governance, inclusion of women, youth, minorities, and persons with disabilities, and the responsible use of technology while safeguarding freedom of expression' (Tribune Latest). The conference underscored the role of parliaments in fostering democratic institutions and restoring public trust, with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighting that 'public trust in democracy depends on transparency, accountability, inclusion, and justice' (Tribune Latest).