Pakistan's Foreign Policy

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What is the primary reason for Pakistan's willingness to maintain friendly relations with foreign countries?

To invoke hatred for other nations

To achieve a higher global status

To establish a separate Muslim identity

To progress economically (correct)

What is the basis of Pakistan's foreign policy?

Military power

Geographical location

Ideological basis (correct)

Economic development

What is the ultimate goal of Pakistan's foreign policy?

To achieve economic development

To establish a separate Muslim identity

To become a global superpower

To live with dignity and honor (correct)

What is the significance of democratic principles in Pakistan's foreign policy?

They are a guiding principle for Pakistan's foreign policy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is Pakistan likely to develop cordial relations with?

US and China Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding principle of Pakistan's foreign policy towards its neighboring countries?

Friendly relations Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of Pakistan to India's proposal of a no-war-pact in 1949-50?

A joint defense pact conditional with the solution of Kashmir dispute Signup and view all the answers

What is Pakistan's position in the global Muslim community?

A central country in the chain of Muslim countries Signup and view all the answers

Why do Muslim countries look forward to Pakistan for guidance?

For its role in promoting international Muslim brotherhood Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of India's first nuclear test in 1974?

A wave of insecurity throughout Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding principle for Pakistan's relations with Muslim countries?

Ensuring security and existence Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister after her assassination in 1984?

Rajiv Gandhi Signup and view all the answers

Who is the role model for Pakistan's foreign policy?

Hazrat Muhammad Rasool Ullah Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue that prevented the establishment of good neighbourly relations between India and Pakistan?

The Kashmir dispute Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Pakistan's pursuit of nuclear capability?

To match India's nuclear capability Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool Ullah's decision at the Covenant of Hudaibia?

It proved to be a wise and prudent decision Signup and view all the answers

What advice did Hazrat Muhammad Rasool Ullah give to the Muslims living in Makkah?

To live as law-abiding citizens of the state of Makkah Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the pact concluded between India and Pakistan in 1950?

Liaquat-Nehru Pact Signup and view all the answers

What was the gesture of goodwill shown by the Quaid-e-Azam towards Afghanistan?

Removing all military posts established during the British period on the Pak-Afghan border Signup and view all the answers

Why did Afghanistan oppose Pakistan's membership in the United Nations Organization?

The specific reason is not stated in the text Signup and view all the answers

What did Afghanistan demand during the talks with Pakistan?

Access to the sea by earmarking a corridor through Pakistan territory Signup and view all the answers

What did Pakistan offer to Afghanistan in response to their demand?

Transit facilities, provided that Afghanistan abstains from making territorial claims on Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president of Afghanistan who had a history of being bitterly anti-Pakistan?

Sardar Daood Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the exchange of visits between Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Sardar Daood in 1976?

It was becoming evident that gestures of goodwill from Pakistan had succeeded in creating a soft-corner for Pakistan in Sardar Daood's heart Signup and view all the answers

What is an undeniable fact in international relations, as stated in the text?

Nations can change their friends but not their neighbor Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Hudaibia Peace Pact in the context of Pakistan's foreign policy?

It is an example of establishing peace through unilateral sacrifice of rights Signup and view all the answers

What should the leadership of Pakistan and India do, according to the text, to improve their relations?

Forsake their traditional thinking and adopt a progressive, futuristic outlook Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1954 in the context of Pakistan's foreign policy?

Pakistan became a member of SEATO in 1954 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the organization that Pakistan tried to make peace between Iraq and?

Iran Signup and view all the answers

What event occurred in the year mentioned in the last question of the exercise?

The East wing was severed from the rest of Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Factors Determining Pakistan's Foreign Policy

Pakistan's economic development depends on maintaining friendly relations with foreign countries, particularly the US, China, and European countries.
The country's ideology is based on providing a homeland for South Asian Muslims to live with dignity and honor, following democratic principles enunciated by Islam.

Pakistan Ideology

Pakistan was established to provide a separate Muslim identity, which does not imply hatred towards other nations.
The founders of Pakistan believed in establishing friendly relations with neighboring countries.

Islamic Identity

Pakistan occupies a central place in the global Muslim community, stretching from Africa to the Far East.
The country attaches great importance to its relations with Muslim countries, following the example of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool Ullah.

Relations with India

The history of conflict between India and Pakistan dates back to the days of partition in 1947, centered on the Kashmir issue.
Efforts were made to establish peace between the two countries, including the Liaquat-Nehru Pact in 1950 and a proposed no-war pact.
India's first nuclear test in 1974 led to Pakistan's nuclear program, which was an extremely expensive enterprise.

Relations with Afghanistan

Afghanistan was the only country to oppose Pakistan's membership in the United Nations Organization in 1947.
Pakistan offered transit facilities to Afghanistan, provided that Afghanistan abstains from making territorial claims on Pakistan in the future.

Foreign Policy Principles

Pakistan's foreign policy should be guided by the principles of the Pakistan Ideology, Islamic Identity, and the country's economic concerns.
The country should strive to establish cordial relations with neighboring countries and maintain a balanced and fruitful foreign policy.

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This quiz covers the foreign policy of Pakistan, its economic development and factors that determine its relationships with other countries. Learn about Pakistan's relations with the US, China, and European countries. Understand the country's goals and concerns in international relations.