Geographical and strategical importance of Pakistan V (1).pdf

GEOGRAPHICAL AND STRATEGICAL IMPORTANCE OF PAKISTAN LOCATION OF PAKISTAN: East: India West: Iran and Afghanistan North: China South: Arabian Sea Pakistan is strategically important country due to its geographical position. It plays significant ro...

GEOGRAPHICAL AND STRATEGICAL IMPORTANCE OF PAKISTAN LOCATION OF PAKISTAN: East: India West: Iran and Afghanistan North: China South: Arabian Sea Pakistan is strategically important country due to its geographical position. It plays significant role in the world politics. The geographical importance of Pakistan mentions blow:  It is a linkage and bridge between South Asia and Central Asia which provide ideal trade route for itself and its other associated or neighbouring countries.  Pakistan has balancing power dynamics. China and Russia is its neighbouring countries so USA needs assistance of Pakistan to encounter these powers and expand interest in the region.  CPEC is a game changer for Pakistan. It is a joint venture of Pakistan and his neighbour China. It will aim to connect Gwadar port to China’s western region through network of road, railways and pipelines.  The rich natural resources of country lure foreign investors to invest in the country and contribute to our economy in better way.  Pakistan is only nuclear Muslim power in the world located in South Asia, enhances its significance in the region. As an atomic country its role is important and prominent for world peace.  It is an undeniable fact that India and Afghanistan are permanent neighbours of Pakistan with bitter past and tense relationship that is why the country has to spent more than 50% budget for the sake of defence and survival.  After 9/11 Pakistan is point of foces in the world. It is main character of every counter terrorism movement and has been assisted the world regarding peace and prosperity.  Pakistan has good relation with Iran situated on the western border. It is an Islamic state and helps Pakistan in difficult situation. It is member of E.C.O and O.I.C with us as well an oil producing country with good trade relation. Pakistan Iran gas pipeline is joint project have immense potential to develop both countries economically.  Arabian Sea is situated in South of the country. The sea cause interact us with the world which is useful for trade and business. As having hot sea, the country has much significance for trade perspective.  Oil producing countries like Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia etc are neighbouring countries of Pakistan. The country purchases oil on cheap rates and develops his industrial sector to make cheap industrial goods.  Pakistan is situated in the region where it could develop itself or to be the part of an Islamic block to strengthen Muslim ummah and functionalized O.I.C in real mean.