THE FOREIGN

POLICY OF
PAKISTAN
Muhammad Awais
FSAT-2nd Semester
2021-CUVAS-0333
LECTURE 12
WEEK 13
 DEFINITION OF FOREIGN POLICY
 Foreign policy of a state may be defined as the
more or less consistent attitude adopted by a
nation in its relation with other nations, in
matters outside the scope of customary or
specific treaty agreement.
 Foreign policy can be thought of as the key
element in the flow process by which a state
translates its broadly conceived goals into
concrete courses of action for the purpose of
attaining these goals and safeguarding its
national interests.
 DEFINITION OF FOREIGN POLICY
 The foreign policy of a country is always the
product of the interaction of many forces-
historical, ideological, economic and
geopolitical. These determine a country’s
outlook on world affairs.
 In international relations there can be no eternal
friends nor can there be eternal enemies. The
only eternal factor is the national interest.
Hence the foreign policy continues to evolve
according to the changing circumstances.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 The principles are derived from the Pakistan
Movement, which embodied the struggle of the
Muslims of subcontinent for an independent and
sovereign state. Wherein they could live in
accordance with their spiritual and cultural
heritage, and build a social order based on
Islamic values and traditions.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 The Fundamental principles are as follows:
 Protection of Freedom & Sovereignty of
the country: The fundamental principle of
the foreign policy of Pakistan is that the
freedom and sovereignty of the country
must be preserved and Pakistan should be
made strong enough to resist all kinds of
internal and external dangers.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 Close relations with Muslim countries: owing to
its impelling sense of Muslim nationhood rooted
in Islamic ideology, it is natural that Pakistan
should give its unreserved support to the
promotion of Islamic unity and solidarity.
Pakistan has always tried to establish close and
friendly relations with the Muslim countries.
 Regional Cooperation: it has been Pakistan’s
endeavor to establish peaceful and mutually
beneficial relations with its neighboring
countries. And is firmly committed to SAARC &
ECO.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 Keeping away from Super Power Politics: Pakistan
wants to keep itself away from the politics of super
powers and as far as possible to have friendly relations
with all countries. Experience shows that involvement
in the ideological and military conflicts between super
powers is very harmful for developing countries. The
USA is Pakistan’s old friend and gives valuable financial
and technical aid. Similarly, relationship with China is
very cordial and China has always stood by Pakistan. It
also provides financial and technical aid to enable
Pakistan to progress industrially. Our relationship with
Russia, are not bad either. Their experts are helping
Pakistan in oil exploration.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 Support for Self-Determination: the
character of Pakistan’s foreign policy is also
determined by its experience of struggle
against colonialism and foreign domination.
Pakistan has had a consistent struggle against
colonialism, racism, apartheid (domination of
one racial group over the other) while
extending unreserved assistance to the cause
of liberation and self-determination in Asia,
Africa and Latin America.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament:
Pakistan is deeply conscious of the fact that
international peace and security cannot be
achieved and sustained in the world with
arms. Disarmament is the imperative condition
for truly durable peace in the world. Pakistan
has a vital stake in promotion of disarmament
both in the nuclear and conventional fields.
 THE PRINCIPLES OF PAKISTAN’S
FOREIGN POLICY
 New International Economic Order: Pakistan
is committed to the promotion of an equitable
international economic order. This requires
restoration of stable and sustained global
economic growth especially in the developing
world. It can be attained through more
balanced, and non-discriminatory trade
relations, enhanced economic and
technological cooperation including transfer of
technology, resolution of the debt burden,
monetary stability and food security.