President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: Express News/ File
ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Zardari will attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from Nov 4 to 6, where he will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to working with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilise financing for social protection and green employment initiatives.
The moot is being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the President’s Secretariat, the summit will bring together world leaders and policymakers to discuss ways of advancing social development, promoting decent work and employment opportunities as well as strengthening inclusive safety nets.
On the sidelines, President Zardari will hold important meetings with global and regional leaders, including the leadership of Qatar, as well as heads of major multilateral forums such as the United Nations and other international organisations.
He will underscore Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) at the centre of efforts to reduce poverty and build resilience among vulnerable groups.
Pakistan’s readiness to pilot a Doha-aligned Social Protection and Jobs Compact (2026-28) aimed at expanding coverage to informal workers, persons with disabilities, and children, while promoting decent work and green employment, will also be highlighted.
The initiative aligns national plans with the Doha Political Declaration and global commitments on social protection and financing for development.
The president will underline Pakistan’s intent to work closely with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilise financing for social protection and green employment through mechanisms such as the SDG Stimulus, debt-for-social or climate swaps, and South-South cooperation under China’s Global Development Initiative.
