Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for China's Global Development Initiative at a UN meeting. He called the initiative a platform for cooperation among developing countries. His remarks came as global financial pressures, climate risks and living costs challenge development.

Speaking at a high-level GDI meeting, Shehbaz urged stronger international cooperation to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. He said progress remains too slow with only four years left before the 2030 deadline. The UN General Assembly's 81st session is currently focused on global cooperation and sustainable development.

The prime minister highlighted widening financial gaps, climate disasters, and rising food an...