February 12, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan has called for placing financial justice “front and centre” at the upcoming Second World Social Summit in Doha, Qatar, emphasizing debt relief for developing nations as a crucial step toward building a more just world.
The call was made by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s alternate permanent representative to the UN, during a session of the Commission for Social Development.
Speaking at a panel discussion, Ambassador Ahmad emphasized the need for an inclusive and equitable international financial system to unlock resources essential for social development.
He highlighted the financial constraints faced by developing nations in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…