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FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN

FOREIGN POLICYEvery 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.”  

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 coexistence

Unity of Islamic world

Non alignment

International and regional cooperation

United nations charter

Non interference in internal affairs

Non aggression and Deweaponisation

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

1)Administrative Troika2) Ministry of Foreign Affairs3) Parliament4) Intelligence Agencies5) Political Parties

MAKERS OF PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY

EVOLUTION FROM 1947-2001

1st PHASE• 1947-53• Exploration and

Friendship with all

• 1953-62• Alignment with

the West

2ND PHASE• 1962-71• Transition• 1972-79• Non alignment

and Bilateralism

• 1980-90• Afghanistan

and Partnership (USA)

3RD PHASE• 1990-2001• Post cold war

eras• 2001 onwards• Counter

Terrorism

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 Countriesb) 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

2nd 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 Pakistand) 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

3rd PHASE:f) 1990-2001:- Another Drift in Pak-US Relations- Continuation of the Afghanistan Problem- Insurgency in Kashmir- Going Nuclearg. 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 3rd 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 

CONCLUSIONThe 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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