Foreign Policy of Pakistan
2nd Year Pakistan Studies Notes
Foreign Policy of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION
No country today can think of a life independent of other
nations.Every country has to develope relations with other countries so
as to meets its requirements in economical,industrial and technological
fields.It is thus necessary for every country to formulate a sound
foreign policy.Pakistan is an important third world country in its
developmental stage.It also has formulated her foreign policy keeping in
mind its geoghraphy ,politics and economics.
DEFINITION OF FOREIGN POLICY
Foreign Policy can be defined as :
"Relations between sovereign states.It is reflection of demestic
politics and an interraction among sovereign states.It indicates the
principles and preferences on which a country qant to establish
relations with another country."
PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN POLICY IN LIGHT OF QUAID-E-AZAM'S WORDS
The father of the nation,Quaid-e-Azam defined Foreign Policy towards other countries of the world in 1948,as follows:
" Our Foreign Policy is one of friendliness and good-will towards
all the nations of the world.We do not cherish aggressive designs
against any country or nation.We believe in the policy of honesty and
fair play in national and international dealings and are prepared to
make our outmost 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 of the United Nations Charter."
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BASIC GOALS OF PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN POLICY
1.Maintenance of territorial integrity.
2.Maintenance of its political independence.
3.Acceleration of social and economic development.
4.Strengthening its place on the globe.
5.Keeping cordial and friendly relations with all countries.
GUIDING PRINCPLES OF PAKISTAN'S FPREIGN POLICY
Following are the principles of Pakistan's Policy:
1.Protection of freedom and soveregnity
Pakistan came into being after great sacrifices of million of Muslims
,like any other country,she also considers with deep regard the need
for preservation of its independence and does not allow any country to
harm its freedom .Therefore,the principle of protection of independence
and sovereignty is the corner stone of Pakistan's Foreign Policy.
2.Cordial Relations with Muslim Countries
Pakistan always tries to establish cordial and friendly relations with
Muslim countries.It has always moved its concern against Israel,India
and U.S.S.R capturing Palestine,Kashmir and Afghanistan
respectively.She has shouldered high responsibilities and used her
influence for safeguarding the rights of the Muslims.Pakistan is also an
active member of the Islamic Conference.
3.Non Interference in Internal Affairs of Other ountries
Pakistan has sought to establish normal and friendly relations with
all countries especially its neighbouring countries,on the basis of
universally acknowledge the principle of national sovereignty,non use of
force,non-interference in the internal affairs of state.
4.Implementation of U.N Charter
Pakistan's policy is to act upon UN Charter and to support all moves
by the UN to implwmwnt it.Pakistan has been the member of UN since the
year of its birth.
5.Promotion of World Peace
Pakistan policy is to promote peace among nations.It has no aggresive
designs against any country.Neither does it support any such
action.Pakistan has always held that the international disputes should
be settled through negotiations rather than non-battlefield.
6.NON-ALIGNMENT
Pakistan follows the policy of Non-Alignment i,e to keep away from
alignment with any big power bloc and avoids taking sides in the cold
war.It has also given up its association with SEATO and CENTO and was
included in NAM in 1979.
7.Support for Self-Determination and Condemnation of Racial Discrimination
Pakistan is a staunch supporter of the right of self-determination and
has been in the fore front of efforts to eliminate colorialism.It has
advocated the right of self determination of Kashmir.
CONCLUTION
The guiding principles of Pakistan's Foreign Policy are rooted in the
country's Islamic ideology,its rich cultural heritage and historical
experience.As an Islamic and non-aligned country,Pakistan supports
Islamic caouses and firmly upholds the above mentioned principles,which
hold out the promose of a just and equitable world order in which
nations can live in peace and security.
