Ans: Pak-Japan relations I. The country of Japan comprises of four large and several small islands
located to the east of Asia. It is located in the far east. Therefore, Japan is
called ‘Land of the rising sun’. After the Second World War, Japan has made
industrial development rapidly. Tokyo is Japan’s capital. Tokyo is an ancient,
historical city. Its present importance is because of the industries established
in the previous century.
ii. There are many factories, in Japan to prepare machinery, cloth, goods of
daily use and food and drinks. There are countless heavy and small units to
prepare electric goods, radios, television, cameras, watches and
miscellaneous equipment. The heavy industries include steel industry,
shipping industry and oil refineries. These factories are mostly situated on
the seashore.
iii. Japan is a developed country in Asia. Pakistan imports cars and electronic
goods from Japan. Japan has made investments in many projects in
Pakistan including improvement in education. Japan holds a prominent
position as a buyer of Pakistani fish.
iv. Japan gave aid to Pakistan many times after the 9/11 tragedy for playing a
prominent role in the fight against extremism.