This document summarizes Pakistan-Iran relations from the Iranian Revolution in 1979 until 2013. It discusses the cultural and religious ties between the two countries dating back to Pakistan's independence in 1947. It then analyzes the relationship during different time periods, including strong ties initially after the revolution, growing divides in the 1990s due to sectarian conflicts and nuclear issues, improved trade under Musharraf in the post-9/11 era, and focus on energy projects under Zardari. The document concludes that sectarianism, diverging Afghan policies, US influence on Pakistan, and ties to Saudi Arabia have been the main causes of divergence between the two countries over time.

1. PAK–Iran Relation:
After Iranian Revolution till 2013

2. Group Members
• Imdad Hussain i13-0221
• Hafiz Awais i13-0270
• Ahtsham Hayee i13-0350
• Ali Raza i13-0292

3. Introduction and Background
 Cultural relations
 Religious relations.
In 1947 Iran was the first country to recognize
Pakistan as the new state.

4.  PM Liaqat Ali Khan visited to Iran in 1949.
 Iranian Shah visit to Pakistan in 1950 and treaty
of friendship signed.
 In 1964 RCD was signed.
 In 1965 war, Iran helped Pakistan.

5. After Islamic Revolution (1979 to 1988)
Zia's Islamization concept was mirrored in Iran in
shape of Islamic revolution in 1979.
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Pakistan was first one that recognized Ayatollah
Khomeini’s Government.
 In the same year PAK-Iran both condemned the
Soviet union intervention in Afghanistan.
From 1981 to 1984 visits of Foriegn Ministers from
both countries, and most important visit of Ayatollah
Khomenie in 1986.

6. After Islamic Revolution(1979 to 1988)
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 In 1984 US Vice President visited Pakistan.
 ECO (Economical cooperation Organizations ) in 1985 signed
between two countries.
 Iran-Pakistan joint Economic commission (JEC) was
established in 1986.
 During Iran-Iraq war, Pakistan played neutral but cultivated
friendly relationship with Iran.
PAK-Iran have common view point towards Kashmir.

7. PAK-Iran Relations during 90s
A growing Divide:Bloody 90s.
 Sectarian Conflicts.
 Department of Defense: Nuclear Technology
 Bilateral Visits

8. Musharraf’s Regime
 The Post 9/11 Landscape.
 Trade Relations.
Agreements and Visits.
 USA and Taliban Issue.

9. Asif Ali Zardari’s Era
 Energy Projects.
 President’s Visits.
 Economic Relations.

10. Recommendations:
Main causes for divergence between two countries:
 Sectarianism.
 Divergence of policies towards Afghanistan.
 US influence on Pakistan.
 Pakistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia.