Foreign Policy of
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Contents
Pakistan
Foreign Policy
Guiding Principles
Principles of Pakistan Foreign Policy
Determinants of Foreign Policy
Phases(1947-2022)
Objectives of Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy making Agencies
Historical overview
Conclusion
Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan maintains a large
network of diplomatic relations across the world.
Pakistan is the second largest Muslim-majority
country in terms of population and is the only
Muslim majority nation to have possession of
nuclear weapons. In area, it is the 33rd largest
country, spanning 796,096 square kilometers.
Pakistan's economy is integrated into the world
with strong trade ties to the EU and economic
alliances and agreements with many Asian nations.
Foreign Policy
The diplomatic policy of one nation in its
interaction with other nations is termed
as Foreign Policy.
Foreign policy is one of the wheel with
which the system of international
politics works. It is part of national
policy.
It is association or connection amongst
sovereign states.
Close association between sovereign
states covering their view points and
outlooks on international affairs.
Is a product of ideological, historical,
economical, national interests and geo-
political locations.
Guiding Principles
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy seeks to protect,
promote and advance Pakistan’s national
interests in the external domain.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the
Founder of Pakistan and its first Governor
General, in a broadcast talk to the people of the
USA in February 1948, outlined the following
goals of Pakistan’s foreign policy:
“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
United Nations Charter.”
The Constitution of Pakistan also lays down
guidelines for the conduct of foreign policy of
the country.
Principles of Pakistan Foreign
Policy
Peaceful Co-Existence
Non-Alignment
Bilateralism
United Nation Charter
Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Determinants of Foreign Policy
of Pakistan
Pakistan Ideology
Geographical Location
Hostile Attitude of India
Defense Requirement
Attachment with Islamic World
Economic Needs
New World order
Phases of Pakistan Foreign
Policy
Phase-1: 1947-1953
Exploration and friendship with all states
Phase-2: 1953-1962
Alliance with West
Phase-3: 1962-1971
Transition
Phase-4: 1971-1979
Bilateralism and Initiation of nuclear program
Phase-5: 1980-1990
Afghan-Crisis and US Ally
Phase-6: 1990-2001
Post-Cold War Era and Pakistan’s Delimas
Phase-7: 2001 onwards
Pakistan and Counter Terrorism
Objectives of Foreign Policy
Development of friendly relation
Safeguarding national security and
interests
Consolidating the commercial and
economic cooperation
Ensuring optimal utilization of national
resources
Promotion of Pakistan as moderate and
domestic Islamic state
Respect for International Law
Foreign Policy making Agencies
of Pakistan
Administrative Troika
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief of Army Staff
Ministry of Foreign affairs
Intelligence Agencies
Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Parliament
Conclusion
Pakistan has to pursue its diplomatic goals in an
unsettled global and regional environment
marked by several key features.
FIVE key areas will be the main focus of Pakist-
an’s foreign policy in the year ahead. Relations
with China and the US while navigating the
Sino-US confrontation, dealing with
Afghanistan’s uncertainties, managing the
adversarial relationship with India and
balancing ties between strategic ally Saudi
Arabia and neighbor Iran.
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