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FOREIGN POLICY OF

PAKISTAN
FOREIGNPOLICY
Every nation adopts an
attitude and mode of
action towards other
states which suits its
peculiar circumstances
and interests.
FOUNDATION OF FOREIGN POLICY OF
PAKISTAN

“Our foreign policy is one of friendliness and goodwill towards all the
nations of the world. We do not cherish aggressive designs against any
country or nation. We believe in the principle of honesty and fair play
in national and international dealings and are prepared to make our
utmost contribution to the promotion of peace and prosperity among
the nations of the world. Pakistan will never be found lacking in
extending its material and moral support to the oppressed and
suppressed peoples of the world, and in upholding the principles of
the UN Charter.”
MAKERSOF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY

1)Administrative Troika
2) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3) Parliament
4) Intelligence Agencies
5) Political Parties
IMPORTANCE OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY

2nd Largest Muslim country (Population)


Nuclear power
Geostrategic location
45th Largest nominal GDP
25th Largest purchasing power
Defense budget $6.98 billion
Role in International Politics
OBJECTIVES OF FOREIGN POLICY
OF PAKISTAN
Develop friendly relations

Safeguard national security and Geo-strategic interests

Economic development

Emancipation– colonialism, imperialism, apartheid policy

Defense of ideological frontiers

Preservation of political independence

Utilization of national resources


PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
Peaceful co-existence

Unity of Islamic world

Non alignment

International and regional cooperation

United nations charter

Non interference in internal affairs

Non aggression and Deweaponisation


EVOLUTION FROM 1947-2001

1st PHASE 2ND PHASE 3RD PHASE

• 1947- 53 • 1962- 71 • 1990-2001


• Exploration and • Transition • Post cold war eras
Friendship with all • 1972- 79 • 2001 onwards
• 1953- 62 • Non alignment and • Counter Terrorism
• Alignment with the Bilateralism
West • 1980- 90
• Afghanistan and
Partnership (USA)
1ST PHASE:
a) 1947-53
-Foundations of the Foreign Policy
- Relations with India
- Relations with Afghanistan
- Security Imperatives
- Relations with U.S.A. and U.S.S.R.
- Relations with Muslim Countries
b) 1953-62
- Alignment with the West
- Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement
- SEATO
- The Baghdad Pact / CENTO
- Defense and Economic Assistance from the U.S.
- Cost of Alignment with the West
- Relations with China
2 nd PHASE:
C) 1962-71:
- Rethinking about the Alignment Policy
- Improving Relations with the USSR
- Improving Relations with China
- Diminishing Ties with the U.S.
- Pluralistic Perspective
- Relations with India
- Crisis in East Pakistan
d) 1972-79:
- Pak-India Relations improvement
- Strengthening of Ties with Major Powers
- Nuclear Technology & Relations with the U.S.
- Pakistan and the Muslim World
e)1980-90:
- Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
- Revival of Pakistan-U.S. Relations
- Pakistan-China Relations
- Pakistan-India: a policy of Dialogues
- The Geneva Accords on Afghanistan
3 rd PHASE:
f) 1990-2001:
- Another Drift in Pak-US Relations
- Continuation of the Afghanistan Problem
- Insurgency in Kashmir
- Going Nuclear
g. 2001 Onwards:
- September 11 and Fight Against Terrorism
- Increased U.S. Support
- Détente with India
- Pakistan's Relations with China and Russia
- Muslim World and Pakistan
PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
LOGISTIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

a) Kashmir Issue

b) Terrorism

c) Nuclear program
POLITICAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

a) Stability in Political System

b) Relations with Super Powers

c) Relations with Muslim World

d) Pakistan’s policy towards 3 rd world


ECONOMIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

a) Strengthening Domestic Economic


Infrastructure

b) Globalization and its effects

c) External and Internal Borrowings

d) Less trade

e) Tourism
CONCLUSION
The review of Pakistan's foreign policy shows that Pakistan's goals
have remained more or less constant, although their scope was
often redefined and new dimensions were added to hem.

Promote international peace


Balance relationships with China and USA
Strengthen relationship with India
Kashmir issue
Terrorism
Solve energy crises
Safeguard the national interest
Relations with Muslim world

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