Pakistan Studies

Q(i). Discuss in detail the geo-strategic significance of Pakistan.

Ans: Geo-Strategic Significance of Pakistan in Global Setting: Central Position in the Islamic World: Geographically, Pakistan occupies a central place in the Muslim World. Pakistan is located almost in the midst of the Muslim states starting from Morocco in the West to Indonesia in the East Significance in World Affairs: In the history of international … Read more

Q(x). When was the Kashmir issue first raised in the UN.

Ans:Kashmir issue first raised in the UN: India raised hue and cry in the UN Security Council, accusing Pakistan of invading Kashmir. Security Council setup a commission, which submitted its report on 6th February, 1948, stating to hold a plebiscite in Kashmir. Another resolution was passed on 5th January, 1949, declaring plebiscite as the only … Read more

Q(ix). Pakistan’s relation with the Central Asian States.

Ans: Pakistan’s Relations with Central Asian States: A number of Muslim States got independence as a result of the dismemberment of the world’s second most powerful Union, the USSR. These liberated states included Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. All these states joined the OIC between 1992-1996, of which Pakistan was already a member. … Read more

Q(viii). Number of OIC members; where and when the organization was established.

Ans: Number of OIC members: Muslim heads of the state and government got together in Rabat, the capital of Morocco on September 25, 1969 and resolved to establish a common platform of the Muslim countries. Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), which was founded in September 25, 1969 at Rabat a city of Morocco. Related Questions: … Read more

Q(vii). List of SAARC members.

Ans: South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation is an inter-governmental organization of states in South Asia. Its members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAARC was founded in Dhaka on December 8; 1985. Related Questions: Q1: What do you mean by Foreign Policy? Q2. Analyze the relations of pakistan … Read more

Q(vi). Pak-Bangladesh relations.

Ans: Pak-Bangladesh Relations: The east wing of Pakistan separated from the west wing in 1971. The province declared independence under a new name Bangladesh. There were other factors also but the most important factor that broke Pakistan was Indian intrigue. There were lot of misunderstanding between the two countries in the beginning but relations started … Read more

Q(v). Pakistan’s relations with the European Union (EU).

Ans: Pak-European Union Relations: The European Union is a very effective association of 27 European states. European Union countries are Pakistan’s biggest export destinations. The European Union accounted for 33 percent of Pakistan’s external trade in 2019 with Pakistan’s export to the EU reaching 7.4 billion Euro, composed mainly of textile, medical equipment and leather … Read more

Q(iv). Pakistan’s role in the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan.

Ans: Pakistan’s Role in War Against Terrorism: After September 11, 2001, the USA started war against Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. Due to our strategic position America needed Pakistan’s support to operate in Afghanistan, these developments again made Pakistan’s importance felt by the global community. Related Questions: Q1: What do you mean by Foreign Policy? … Read more