- The Summit focuses on inclusive growth, decent work and protection.
- Pakistan to propose Doha-aligned social protection, jobs compact.
- Zardari to seek funding for green jobs, social protection.
President Asif Ali Zardari will attend the second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar from November 4 to 6, held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
The summit will bring together world leaders and policymakers to discuss ways to advance social development, promote decent work and employment opportunities, and strengthen inclusive safety nets, the presidential secretariat said.
On the sidelines, the president will hold important meetings with global and regional leaders, including the leadership of Qatar, as well as leaders of major multilateral forums such as the United Nations and other international organizations.
President Zardari will emphasize 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 readiness to pilot a Doha-aligned Agreement on Social Protection and Jobs (2026-28) aimed at extending 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 development.
President Zardari will emphasize Pakistan’s intention to work closely with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilize financing for social protection and green employment through mechanisms such as the SDG Stimulus, debt-to-social or climate swaps and South-South cooperation under China’s Global Development Initiative.
He 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, inclusive economic growth.
