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Kashmiri fight for freedom (1988-2001): If we look it in Pakistan’s foreign policy perspective
Pakistan had always supported the cause of Kashmir’s through armed manpower and
insurgency. Pakistan not only used international forum as diplomatic tool but also helped
mujahedeen and various other splinter groups but after 9/11 Pakistan’s foreign policy was
changed. And government stopped helping the Kashmir’s in their freedom struggle as it was
doing in the history.
US sanctions: the three important sanctions done by USA are Sanctions under the 1985
Pressler Amendment, Sanctions under the 1977 Symington Amendment and Non-Statutory
Sanctions 1999. These sanctions disqualified Pakistan from receiving any more American
economy and military assistance. It is necessary to note that during this hot period between
Pakistan and America, U.S. did not stop to support to Pakistan in Counter-narcotics, basic
education programs, certain non-governmental organization (N.G.O.), and other
humanitarian actions
Pakistan and Iraq-Kuwait War(1990): Pakistan initial foreign policy was based on bringing
the Islamic countries together and to create a strong kind of alliance to have an international
say in the affairs of the globe. Pakistan sided with Kuwait firstly because Pakistan was a
member of United Nations. When united nation passed the resolution against Iraq Pakistan
had no choice except accepting it. The support of Pakistan to Kuwait also got advantages of
good bilateral relations with Saudi and Kuwait itself in the future.
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Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT): CTBT aims to freeze the nuclear advancement and
reduce weapons of mass destruction and condemn any step in that direction. Pakistan
should observe the national security interest which is the primary consideration and then
must sign the treaty. They shouldn’t sign the CTBT, unless all countries ratify it and the 5
original nuclear states disarm completely of their nuclear arsenals.The comprehensive Test
Ban Treaty was finalized in 1996 after a thorough discussion for nearly a couple of decades.
Pakistan’s Nuclear tests 1998: successful nuclear tests were carried out on 28th of May,
1998. The tests were followed by economic, social and psychological impacts on one hand
and continuity in hostile relations with India on the other. It is a tragedy that in spite of
being a nuclear power, Pakistan is unable to formulate free foreign and domestic policies in
accordance with its needs and it is an irony that a nuclear power state is facing energy crisis.
Lahore Summit and Kargil Conflict 1999: The Lahore declaration symbolized an India-
Pakistan bilateral agreement which was signed on 21st February 1999 by the Prime Minster
of India and Pakistan. This declaration was held to the smooth and strained relationship
between India and Pakistan on the issue of nuclear tests taken on May 1998. But it’s sprit
died on May 1999 due to the outbreak of Kargil war between India and Pakistan.
2001-Date Pakistan and counter 7th
terrorism
Pakistan today is a confident, responsible and well integrated member of the international community. Socio-
economic development in a peaceful and secure neighbourhood remains our top most priority.
Being at an intersection of East Asia and the Middle East naturally endow Pakistan with promising geo-
economic possibilities as a transit corridor for energy pipelines, trade and tourist flows. Our diplomatic Missions
are actively striving to translate these opportunities for the economic benefit of the country by promoting
exports and by facilitating foreign investment.
Pakistan’s relations with the Russian Federation have entered into a new phase of congeniality. We have
managed to shed the baggage of the cold war and made progress in evolving a forward looking and mutually
beneficial partnership.
The past year saw further consolidation of our strategic partnership with China which touched a new height of
friendliness and cooperation, epitomized by the exchange of numerous high level visits and conclusion of
bilateral agreements.
We are seeking mutually beneficial relations with Iran manifested by the numerous agreements that have been
signed between the two sides, the high point being the conclusion of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline deal. Our
traditional goodwill and historic relations with Turkey are also being translated into a concrete political and
economic partnership.
In mid-June 2014, Operation Zarb-i-Azb was launched by Pakistan Armed Forces against TTP, Al-Qaeda, East
Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETM) and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) in North Waziristan Agency
(NWA). In order to clear Pakistan of terrorists, Pakistan Army launched “Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad” across the
country in February 2017.
Conclusion
• Its not possible to safeguard the countries interest unless necessary
policy and strategies are to be formed. Which is the result of adopting
firm and practical foreign policy
• Foreign policy play a very important role to attain honor and security
of one state and its political stability from other states.
• It also provide a way through which a country can become friends
from one country vise versa by dealing with diplomatically to attain
state protection.
Suggestion
• Political turnover should be stable.
• Foreign polices should make according to current situation, by
keeping in mind their consciousness.
• Foreign polices should make for the benefit of country. Don’t make
polices under the presser of other country.