Foreign policy of Pakistan
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A country's foreign policy, also called the foreign relations policy, consists of self-interest strategies chosen by the state to safeguard its national interests and to achieve its goals within international relations milieu.[citation needed] The approaches are strategically employed to interact with other countries. In recent times, due to the deepening level of globalization and transnational activities, the states will also have to interact with non-state actors. The aforementioned interaction is evaluated and monitored in attempts to maximize benefits of multilateral international cooperation. Since the national interests are paramount, foreign policies are designed by the government through high-level decision making processes. National interests accomplishment can occur as a result of peaceful cooperation with other nations, or through exploitation. Usually, creating foreign policy is the job of the head of government and the foreign minister (or equivalent). In some countries the legislature also has considerable oversight.Chapter 10 - The Foreign Policy of Pakistan
* Foreign Policy
* Pakistan's Relations with the United States.
* Relations of Pakistan with India.
* Pakistan and Kashmir Issue.

Q.1. Define Foreign Policy and what are the principles of Pakistan's Foreign Policy?

* 1 Introduction
* 2 Definition of Foreign Policy
* 3 Pakistan's Foreign Policy in Light of Quaid-e-Azam's Words
* 4 Basic Goals of Pakistan's Foreign Policy
* 5 Guiding Principles of Pakistan's Foreign Policy
* 6 Conclusion

Introduction
No country today can think of a life independent of other nations. Every country has to develop relations with other countries so as to meet its requirements in economical, industrial and technological fields. It is thus necessary for every country to formulate a sound foreign policy. Pakistan is an important third world country, in its developmental stage. It also has formulated her foreign policy keeping in mind its geography, politics and economics.

Definition of Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy can be defined as
Relations between sovereign states. It is a reflection of domestic politics and an interaction among sovereign states. It indicates the principles and preferences on which a country wants to establish relations with another country
Pakistan's Foreign Policy in Light of Quaid-e-Azam's Words
The father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam defined Foreign Policy towards other countries of the world in 1948, as follows

Our Foreign Policy is one of friendliness and good-will towards all the nations of the world. We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country or nation. We believe in the policy 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

Basic Goals of Pakistan's Foreign Policy

1. Maintenance of territorial integrity.

2. Maintenance of its political independence.

3. Acceleration of social and economic development.

4. Strengthening its place on the globe.

5. Keeping cordial and friendly relations with all countries.

Guiding Principles of Pakistan's Foreign Policy

Following are the basic principles of Pakistan's Foreign Policy

1. Protection of Freedom and Sovereignity

Pakistan came into being after great sacrifices of million of Muslims. Like any other country, she also considers with deep regard the need for preservation of its independence and does not allow any country to harm its freedom. Therefore, the principle of protection of independence and sovereignity is the corner stone of Pakistan's Foreign Policy.



2. Cordial Relations with Muslim Countries

Pakistan always tries to establish cordial and friendly relations with Muslim countries. It has always moved its concern against Israel, India and U.S.S.R capturing Palestine, Kashmir and Afghanistan respectively. She has shouldered high responsibilities and used her influence for safeguarding the rights of the Muslims. Pakistan is also an active member of the Islamic Conference.

3. Non-Interference in Internal Affairs of Other Countries

Pakistan has sought to establish normal and friendly relations with all countries especially in neighbouring countries, on the basis of universally acknowledge the principle of national sovereignity, non use of force, non-interference in the internal affairs of states.

4. Implementation of U.N Charter

Pakistan's policy is to act upon UN charter and to support all moves by the UN to implement it. Pakistan has been the member of UN since the year of its birth.

5. Promotion of World Peace

Pakistan's policy is to promote peace among nations. It has no aggressive designs against any country. Neither does it support any such action. Pakistan has always held that the international disputes should be settled through negotiations rather than non-battlefield.

6. Non-Alignment

Pakistan follows the policy of Non-Alignment i.e. to keep away from alignment with any big power bloc, and avoids taking sides in the cold war. It has also given up its association with SEATO and CENTO and was included in NAM in 1979.

7. Support for Self-Determination and Condemnation of Racial Discrimination

Pakistan is a stomach supporter of the right of self-determination and has been in the fore front of efforts to eliminate colonialism and racism. It has advocated the right of self-determination of Kashmir.

8. 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. It is included in the principles of its foreign policy that a collective endeavour by countries at the regional level to promote disarmament and enhance security at the lowest possible level of armaments is an indispensable result to their advocacy of global disarmament.

9. Member of International Organization

Pakistan had become the member of the British Commonwealth with the time of its establishment. In addition it is the member of United Nations (U.N), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), and D-Eight. Being a member of International Organizations the objectives of Pakistan are to struggle for world peace, to unify the Muslim countries and to promote regional co-operation.

Conclusion

The guiding principles of Pakistan's Foreign Policy are rooted in the country's Islamic ideology, its rich cultural heritage and historical experience. As an Islamic and non-aligned country, Pakistan supports Islamic causes and firmly upholds the above mentioned principles, which hold out the promise of a just and equitable world order in which nations can live in peace and security.

Source:www.cssexam.com.pk

Its a good peace of work regarding FP of Pakistan...
But as a student of international relations i have to add my in input regarding this... Please keep in mind that the examiner will not ask to write a question on the basic principals or determinants of FP of Pakistan although foreign policy of every country is drafted keeping in view the national interests and strengthes and weakneses of any nation-state...it is expected to ask the loopholes in Pak FP as Pak hav not been able to attain a valuable place in the comity of nations and further suggest the ways to come out of these...The question may be prepared in that sense...
Moreover, while attempting any question regarding FP of Pakistan keep one thing in mind that since inception Pak FP has been remained indo-centric...we have to focus on that point in intro...our foreign policy mangers, while managing foreign policy, have to focus on indian factor while establishing cordial relations with USA, China or anywhere else in the world...so add top priority to this point...
Further its loopholes can be addressed by keeping in view the suggestions given by our foreign diplomats in a conference in the aftermath of Abbotabad incident...

Regards,

Dear Safeemalik,
You are right but i had given the Main points and Determiners of the Foreign Policy of Pakistan in order to provide base for the new commers.As far as the Questions in the
Papers are concerned,it is crystal clear that in CSS,the examiners will not ask direct and easy questions rather they will ask twisty and tricky questions keeping in view the implication and application of the Foreign Policy of Pakistan in determining its relations with other nations.

Regards,
Imtiaz Ahmad Khan

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That's the main point...attempt CA Questions regarding FP keeping in mind this point....Stay blessed...

Thanks for sharing the essay.

nice attempt

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Well, why dont you carry your own words?Do not copy wikipedia
citation needed?

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Muhammad Rajput Chauhan

Brother ,
erase point # 2 and 3 .
Add, instead, two important points.
1: Geo-strategic location.
2: The indian threat.

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Good piece of work.

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