An Assessment of Imran Khan Government’s Progress towards Sustainable Development Goal-1

Abstract

Poverty is one of the most persistent challenges across the world, in general, and in Pakistan, in particular. In the context of Pakistan, to overcome this challenge, extensive research has been conducted on governmental measures, socioeconomic fortification reforms and the concerned issues. conversely, this research deals this issue through the lens of foreign policy economic engagements, to meet the United Nations Organization’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal-1 (SDG-1), No Poverty, in Pakistan in Imran khan’s Government (2018-2022). The study evaluates Imran Khan’s government foreign policy to determine whether it met to SDG-1, the relationship between Imran Khan’s Government, its Foreign Policy, and SDG-1 Program. The research argues that foreign policy works as a vital instrument to eradicate poverty from Pakistan, however, its effectiveness depends on the soundness of institutional process, accountability measures, and integration with international economic ambitions to achieve SDG-1. The finding suggests that there is a need of parallel coordination between geopolitical balance, institutional building process, and effective economic diplomacy to shield and expand trade, investment, and, in return, bring aid and remittances to Pakistan to meet SDG-1. This research paper employs thematic analysis that identifies and analyzes themes within qualitative data analysis approaches.