- The summit focuses on inclusive growth, decent work and protection.
- Pakistan will propose a pact on social protection and employment aligned with Doha.
- Zardari will seek funding for green jobs and social protection.
President Asif Ali Zardari will attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, which will be held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
The summit will bring together global leaders and policymakers to discuss ways to promote social development, promote decent work and employment opportunities, as well as strengthen inclusive safety nets, the President’s Secretariat said.
On the sidelines, the president will hold important meetings with global and regional leaders, including Qatari leaders, as well as heads of major multilateral forums such as the United Nations and other international organizations.
President Zardari will underline Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, with the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) at the center of efforts to reduce poverty and build resilience among vulnerable groups.
Pakistan’s willingness to pilot a Doha-aligned Employment and Social Protection Pact (2026-28) aimed at expanding coverage to informal workers, people with disabilities and children, while promoting decent work and green jobs, will also be highlighted.
The initiative aligns national plans with the Doha Political Declaration and global commitments on social protection and financing for development.
President Zardari will underline Pakistan’s intention to work closely with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilize financing for social protection and green jobs through mechanisms such as the SDG Stimulus, social or climate debt swaps and South-South cooperation under the China Global Development Initiative.
It will also reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to translate the outcomes of the Doha Summit into concrete actions that strengthen social protection systems and support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
