Pakistan has made a formal request to join BRICS, an important group of developing countries, according to the Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. The decision to join BRICS was influenced by the related developments in Johannesburg. By becoming a member of BRICS, Pakistan aims to play a significant role in advancing international cooperation and promoting inclusive multilateralism. It is hoped that BRICS will consider Pakistan's request in line with its commitment to inclusive multilateralism.