Pakistan eyes inclusive growth at UN social summit in Doha

November 3, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan will take part in the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, beginning Tuesday, under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The three-day event will gather world leaders and policymakers to discuss advancing social development, promoting decent work opportunities, and strengthening inclusive social safety nets.

During the summit, President Asif Ali Zardari will represent Pakistan and engage in high-level meetings with global and regional leaders, including the leadership of Qatar, as well as heads of major multilateral institutions such as the United Nations and other international organizations.

The President is expected to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, highlighting the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as a cornerstone initiative for poverty reduction and resilience building among vulnerable groups.

Pakistan will also showcase its readiness to introduce a Doha-aligned Social Protection and Jobs Compact (2026–2028), which seeks to expand social coverage to informal workers, persons with disabilities, and children while promoting decent work and green employment.

This initiative aligns with the Doha Political Declaration and global commitments on social protection and development financing.

Additionally, Pakistan aims 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-for-social or climate swaps, and South-South cooperation under China’s Global Development Initiative.

The country will emphasize its determination to translate the outcomes of the Doha Summit into tangible actions that reinforce social protection systems and foster sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

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