ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari will outline his country’s plan to expand social protection and promote green employment at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha this week, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Monday.
The three-day summit from Nov. 4-6, organized under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly, brings together world leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for advancing social development, promoting decent work, and strengthening inclusive safety nets.
Pakistan’s participation highlights its efforts to align domestic initiatives like the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), the country’s flagship cash-transfer initiative for low-income households, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the country seeks to integrate employment and climate considerations into its social protection agenda.
“The President will underscore Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, with the Benazir Income Support Program at the center of efforts to reduce poverty and build resilience among vulnerable groups,” Radio Pakistan reported.
According to the broadcaster, Zardari will hold meetings with global and regional leaders, including the leadership of Qatar, as well as heads of multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and other international bodies.
