Foreign Policy of Pakistan
- 1. SABA NOOR (125) PRESENTED BY:
- 3. FOREIGN POLICY Every nation adopts an attitude and mode of action towards other states which suits its peculiar circumstances and interests.
- 4. 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.”
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. 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
- 8. 1)Administrative Troika 2) Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3) Parliament 4) Intelligence Agencies 5) Political Parties MAKERS OF PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. 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 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
- 12. 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
- 13. 3rd 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
- 14. PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
- 15. LOGISTIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES a) Kashmir Issue b) Terrorism c) Nuclear program
- 16. 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
- 17. ECONOMIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES a) Strengthening Domestic Economic Infrastructure b) Globalization and its effects c) External and Internal Borrowings d) Less trade e) Tourism
- 18. 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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