Pakistan and Iran have historically close relations due to their shared border, religious and cultural ties. Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan after its independence. The two countries have supported each other in times of need, such as during the 1971 war for Bangladeshi independence and after natural disasters. While relations became strained after Pakistan allied with the US post-9/11, the two countries have sought to improve economic and security cooperation in recent years through projects like gas pipelines and improving border management. High-level military visits between the two countries in 2017 and 2018 aim to further strengthen bilateral relations.

1. Pakistan
and
Iran Relations

2. Group 1
• Usman Tariq.
• Irfan Ur Rehman
• Tauqeer Ahmed
• Rubab Malik.

3. Introduction
• Iran is located on the west side of Pakistan with
909km border
• Both countries are bound together in religion,
ethnicity and traditions.
• For example the Iranian Culture and Persian
language
https://www.advantour.com/i
ran/general.htm

4. Map of Pakistan
Iran on the West side
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5. Pak-Iran Relations
• Pakistan and Iran have helped each other in various
fields.
• Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan as a
sovereign state.
• In 1949, prime minister Liaquat Ali khan visited
Iran and in return shah of Iran visited Pakistan.
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-
subjects/current-affairs/current-affairs-
notes/37750-pakistan-relations-forign-policy.html

6. Continued…
• In 1950, a treaty of friendship was signed
between both L. A Khan and Shah of Iran.
• Iran was one of those country who supported
Pakistan in the 1971, Separation of Bengal
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-
subjects/current-affairs/current-affairs-notes/37750-
pakistan-relations-forign-policy.html

7. Baghdad Pact
• In 1955, Pakistan and Iran
sought the membership of
Baghdad pact which was
then called as CENTO.
However Pakistan had to
left CENTO in 1979 to
become a member of Non
Aligned movement.
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-
subjects/current-affairs/current-affairs-notes/37750-
pakistan-relations-forign-policy.html

8. 1964 RCD
• On July 1964, A friendship treaty
was signed between Iran Pakistan
and Turkey which was named as
RCD.
• In 1985, the RCD was changed
with the new name as ECO.
• It provided
opportunities for both
countries to co-operate
in a number of fields. Civics of Pakistan

9. 1965 War
• During 1965 war, Iran helped
Pakistan at every aspect.
• Medical Supplies and tons of petrol
were send by Iran to Pakistan Army.
• Iran also purchased Sabre Jet
Fighters from West Germany and
then send them to Pakistan.
https://www.dawn.com/news/
1272879

10. 1976 Earthquake
• During 1976 earthquake in Pakistan, Iran
provided a huge financial aid for the victims.
• In 1979 earthquake in Karman city of Iran,
Pakistan reacted very kindly and send aid to
the victims.

11. The Iran revolution
• In Feb 1979, a great revolution
came under the Leader,
Ayatollah Khamenei.
• The Shah of Iran left the country
after this revolution.
• After this revolution, Iran was
called as Islamic Republic of
Iran

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13. Support of Pakistan
• Pakistan fully supported Iran on this
revolution. At that time there was Zia Ul Haq’s
government.
• In 1980’s Iran-Iraq war Pakistan stood neutral
in this case.

14. 1992 visit
• In 1992, Iranian President Ali Akbar
Heshmi Rafsanjani visited Pakistan.
• Different agreements were done
between both countries on
educational and technological fields.
• There was full support by
Iranian president on issue of
Kashmir.

15. 1993 MOU
• In July, 1993 there was a MOU signed
between both countries for increase in import
of LPG.
At the beginning it was of 25 tons and then it
increased to 200 tons.

16. Support on nuclear experiments
• In May 1998, Pakistan started nuclear
experiments and hence Iran fully supported on
this. 5 atomic bomb tests were done in this
regard.

17. Straining of Relations
• After 9/11 attacks in USA Pakistan became
ally of USA against terrorism as a front line
state. Due to this alliance, the relations of both
countries got cold
However afterwards, the situation started
getting better.

18. Economic Improvement
• In 2000, Negations were done among both
officials for possible routes and modes of
transport and gas pipeline projects.
• In 2008 Iran provided financial support in
installing of energy project of $60 million
worth.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/06
/20/relations-iran-and-pakistan/

19. Continued…
• In 2009, a project of
International freight
Rail Line of worth
$20 billion.
Its route was from
Islamabad to Istanbul
via Tehran.
• This project
was completed
in the year 2015.https://www.dawn.com/news
/1187236

20. Gas Pipeline Project
• The main project among both countries was of
gas pipeline.
The first project was signed in Feb, 2010.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2
016/06/20/relations-iran-and-

21. Map Route of Pak-Iran Gas pipeline
The red line shows the path of gas pipeline from Iran to
Gawadar and then towards Nawabshah-Sindh https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/w
orld/pakistan/images/map-ip-gas-1.jpg

22. Exports and Imports
• Iran imports large quantity of
wheat, rice, seeds, fabrics
and leather etc. from
Pakistan.
• In turn, Iran provides Fruits
(i.e. Apples and dry fruits),
fertilizers and iron ore to
Pakistan.
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/current-
affairs/current-affairs-notes/37750-pakistan-relations-forign-
policy.html

23. COAS visit to Iran
• In Nov, 2017 Qamar Javed
Bajwa visited Iran. The Iranian
President, Hassan Rouhani
welcomed COAS.
• In their meetings, both
countries were
determined to improve
their relationships.
https://www.dawn.com/news
/1368817

24. Continued…
• Qamar Bajwa termed
Pak-Iran border as border
of peace and highlighted
on its better management.
• He also focused on
the dialogue for
resolution of mutual
disputes.
https://www.dawn.com/news

25. Conclusion
• COAS’s 3 days visit to Iran was very
pleasant. Both countries signed
agreements for the improvement of
relations in future
• The focus was on political,
economical and social issues.
• Guard of Honor to Qamar Bajwa was
also given by Iranian Army
https://nation.com.pk/21-Nov-2017/new-
direction-of-pak-iran-relations

26. http://www.shiitenews.org/ind
ex.php/pakistan/item/33236-
iranian-air-force-chief-arrives-
on-invitation-from-pakistan
Iranian Air Force Chief Brigadier General
Hassan Shahsafi heading a high-profile
delegation arrived in Pakistan on Monday.
• Upon invitation of Pakistani
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman
• Scheduled to discuss bilateral
issues.
• Holding meetings with
Pakistani high-ranking military
officials is also on the Iranian
commander's visit program.
Monday, 26th Feb
2018