The assignment is about Pakistan's relations with other countries, Quaid Views towards Pakistan Foreign Policy, Article 40 is about Foreign policy.

1. NAME: M. Mubeen Afzal
REG. NO: 18-NTU-1485
Semester: BS-TMM 6th
Department: Faisalabad Business School
Notes: IR (Foreign Policy)
Submitted To: Sir Ismail
Date: 23-05-2021

2. Topic: FOREIGN POLICY
CONTENTS:
 What is Foreign Policy (Generally)?
 Foreign Policy of Pakistan?
 Quaid-e-Azam about FP of Pakistan.
 Article-40 of constitution to FP.
 Objectives and Importance.
 Makers of FP
 Challenges of Foreign Policy.
 Relation with Neighboring Countries.

3. Q: What is Foreign Policy and Foreign Policy of Pakistan?
Foreign Policy:
“The foreign policy is establishment and development of relations with other countries in order to
protect the national interest by taking appropriate steps at International level.”
“Every nation adopts an attitude towards others states which suits its peculiar circumstances and
interests”.
Foreign Policy of Pakistan:’
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy seeks to protect, promote and advance Pakistan’s national interests in
the external domain. The Foreign Ministry contributes towards safeguarding Pakistan’s security
and advancing Pakistan’s development agenda for progress and prosperity.
Quaid-e-Azam Talk about the Foreign Policy of Pakistan:
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.
Article-40 of Constitution about Foreign Policy:
The Constitution of Pakistan also lays down guidelines for the conduct of foreign policy of the
country. Article 40 of the constitution provides that:
 The State shall try to preserve and strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries
based on Islamic unity.
 Support the common interests of the peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, promote
international peace and security, foster goodwill and friendly relations amongall nationsand
encourage the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means.

4. Objectives of Foreign Policy:
In light of the guiding principles laid down by the founding fathers and the constitution as also
aspirations of the people of Pakistan, the objectives of foreign policy can be summarized as under:
 Promotion of Pakistan as a dynamic, progressive, moderate, and democratic Islamic
country.
 Developing friendly relations with all countries of the world, especially major powers and
immediate neighbors.
 Safeguarding national security and geo-strategic interests, including Kashmir.
 Consolidating our commercial and economic cooperation with international community.
 Safeguarding the interests of Pakistani Diaspora abroad.
 Ensuring optimal utilization of national resources for regional and international
cooperation.
Importance:
 Second Largest Muslim Country.
 Only Nuclear Power Muslim country.
 Geostrategic Location.
 45th Largest GDP.
 25th Largest Purchasing Power.
 Defense Budget $6.98 Billion.
 Role in International Politics.
Makers of Foreign Policy:
1. Administrative Troika
2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3. Parliament
4. Intelligence Agencies
5. Political Parties
Challenges and Issues:
 Kashmir Issue
 Terrorism
 Stability in Political System
 Relations with Super Powers
 Relations with Muslim World

5.  Pakistan’s policy towards 3rd world
Relations with Neighboring Countries:
Relation with China:
 Initiated in 1950.
 Since 1962 two countries have regularly exchanged high-level visits resulting in a variety
of agreement.
 Chinese has become Pakistan’s largest supplier of arms and its third-largest trading partner.
 China supports Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir while Pakistan supports China on the issues
of Xinjiang, Tibet, and Taiwan.
 Both countries have an ongoing free trade agreement.
 Pakistan has served as China’s main bridge between Muslim countries.
Relation with India:
 Pakistan foreign policy is mainly guided by relationship with India.
 India happens to be our door enemy.
 Most of our budget spend in defense due India, to keep an equilibrium in the region.
 Pakistan’s relations with India are source of concern and conflict
 in the region, especially since the two countries have gone nuclear recently.
 Kashmir dispute and numerous military conflicts fought b/w the two nations.
Relation with Afghanistan:
 Afghanistan-Pakistan relations initiated in August 1947.
 Like India, relationship with Afghanistan, have always been troublesome.
 Pakistani visitors were harassed and tracked inside Afghan.
 Despite being a Muslim country, Afghanistan was the only country which didn’t
recognized Pakistan.
Conclusion:
The foreign policy of Pakistan seeks to promote the internationally recognized norms of interstate
relations, i.e., respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States, non-interference in the
internal affairs of other State; non-aggression and peaceful settlement of disputes.