Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks at the high-level political forum on sustainable development at the United Nations, on July 21, 2025. — X@ForeignOfficePk

DPM Dar urges debt relief, grant-based support for developing nations at UN forum

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks at the high-level political forum on sustainable development at the United Nations, on July 21, 2025. — X@ForeignOfficePk
  • Food crisis, climate change are top global challenges.
  • BISP supports middle class with direct assistance.
  • Digital Youth Hub boosts youth empowerment efforts.

NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that developing countries require debt relief and access to grant-based resources to achieve sustainable development.

Dar was addressing the high-level political forum on sustainable development at the United Nations.

He said that Pakistan is firmly committed to the 2030 Agenda and has undertaken transformative initiatives to drive inclusive growth, strengthen climate resilience, and implement economic reforms.

The deputy prime minister identified the global food crisis and climate change as two of the biggest challenges facing the world today. 

He said the Uraan Pakistan programme is a major initiative for national development, while Danish schools are being set up for underprivileged children, including those verified through NADRA.

He added that Pakistan is also supporting the middle class through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), ensuring no one is left behind.

Dar further noted that the country aims to derive 60% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Programmes like Recharge Pakistan and Living Indus are helping boost climate resilience. Youth empowerment is being advanced through the Digital Youth Hub and Danish School networks.

He said macroeconomic reforms are helping stabilise the economy and make Pakistan attractive for investment. Dar highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in attracting foreign investment in priority sectors.

Stressing the need for global financial reforms, Dar said fundamental changes in the international financial system are essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He added that the UN’s 80th anniversary is an opportunity to make the organisation stronger and more responsive to today’s challenges.




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