ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari will travel to Qatar on November 4 to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, where he is expected to hold a series of high-level meetings with global and regional leaders as well as heads of major international organisations, the President’s Secretariat announced on Sunday.
The summit, taking place in Doha from November 4 to 6 under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on advancing social development, promoting decent work and employment, and strengthening inclusive safety nets.
According to the statement, President Zardari will use the platform to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, highlighting the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as a central pillar of national efforts to reduce poverty and enhance resilience among vulnerable communities.
President Asif Ali Zardari will be undertaking a visit to Qatar on November 4, where he will hold “important meetings” with global and regional leaders.https://t.co/z0Ft8SKMJa
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The president is also expected to unveil Pakistan’s readiness to pilot a “Doha-aligned Social Protection and Jobs Compact (2026–28)”, which aims to expand coverage to informal workers, persons with disabilities, and children, while promoting decent work and green employment.
Officials said the initiative aligns with the Doha Political Declaration and broader global commitments on social protection and sustainable financing. During his meetings, Zardari will discuss potential collaboration with multilateral institutions to mobilise resources through mechanisms such as the SDG Stimulus, debt-for-social or climate swaps, and South–South cooperation under China’s Global Development Initiative.
“The president will underline Pakistan’s intent to work closely with development partners to strengthen social protection systems and promote sustainable, inclusive economic growth,” the statement noted.
On the sidelines of the summit, President Zardari is scheduled to meet the leadership of Qatar, along with senior representatives of the United Nations and other major multilateral forums, to discuss avenues for cooperation in social development and economic resilience.
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The visit marks the president’s first multilateral engagement in the Gulf region since assuming office earlier this year.
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