At the Inter Parliamentary Union hearing, Pakistan urged a greater role for parliaments in promoting sustainable development goals, emphasizing systemic reforms in international finance.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir highlighted the need to focus on making international financial systems more equitable and responsive. He emphasized that this is crucial for realigning efforts to achieve the SDGs.

Senator Qadir affirmed that Pakistan was the pioneer in adopting the SDGs as part of its national development strategy, underscoring the country’s commitment to global development initiatives.