Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take urgent action on climate finance and water cooperation. Deputy Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon presented Pakistan's position during the UN General Assembly's Second Committee debate. He also called for reforms to the global debt system.

Speaking during Tuesday's debate, Jadoon said the committee should deliver practical results on economic challenges. He highlighted climate finance, development funding, debt and shared water resources. Pakistan also stressed stronger international cooperation to support developing countries.

On climate change, Jadoon sought a credible path toward mobilising $300 billion in climate finance. He called for grants, concessional funding ...