President Asif Ali Zardari will attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from November 4–6, 2025, being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.

According to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat, the summit will bring together world leaders and policymakers to discuss advancing social development, promoting decent work and employment opportunities, and strengthening inclusive safety nets.

On the sidelines, President Zardari will hold important meetings with global and regional leaders, including the leadership of Qatar and heads of major multilateral forums such as the United Nations and other international organisations.

President Zardari will highlight Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) at the core of efforts to reduce poverty and enhance resilience among vulnerable groups.

Pakistan’s readiness to pilot a Doha-aligned Social Protection and Jobs Compact (2026–28) — aimed at expanding coverage to informal workers, persons with disabilities, and children, while promoting decent work and green employment — will also be showcased.

The initiative aligns Pakistan’s national plans with the Doha Political Declaration and global commitments on social protection and financing for development.

The president will underline Pakistan’s intent to work closely with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilise 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.

President Zardari will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to translating the outcomes of the Doha Summit into concrete actions to strengthen social protection systems and support sustainable, inclusive economic growth.