- The summit focuses on inclusive growth, decent work and protection.
- Pakistan will offer social protection and a jobs pact aligned with Doha.
- Zardari will seek funding for green jobs and social protection.
President Asif Ali Zardari will participate in the second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
The summit will bring together leaders and policymakers from around the world to discuss ways to advance social development, promote decent work and employment opportunities, and strengthen inclusive safety nets, the President’s Secretariat said.
On the sidelines, the President will hold important meetings with world and regional leaders, including the leaders of Qatar, as well as leaders of major multilateral forums such as the United Nations and other international organizations.
President Zardari will highlight 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 the resilience of vulnerable groups.
Pakistan’s willingness to pilot a Doha-aligned Social Protection and Employment Compact (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 for development.
President Zardari will highlight Pakistan’s intention to work closely with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilize finance for social protection and green employment through mechanisms such as SDG recovery measures, debt-for-social or climate 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.
