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
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