Ans: Objectives of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy:
When a country establishes relations with other countries, it has to abide by
some fundamental principles and objectives. The policy of a state in this
regard is called the foreign policy. Following are the objectives of the foreign
policy of Pakistan:
1. Territorial Sovereignty and Security:
freedom and sovereignty. When Pakistan emerged on the world map, it was
The main objective of Pakistan’s foreign policy is the security of its borders
necessary for it to make appropriate arrangements for the safety and
in its relations with foreign countries. National security is always the
security. Therefore, Pakistan always gave importance to the national security
fundamental objective in Pakistan’s foreign policy. Pakistan respects the
territorial sovereignty of other countries and expects the same from them
India conducted atomic blasts. Pakistan, in return, also conducted atomic
an atomic power. Pakistan follows the United Nations Charter and is a par
blasts. It was a show of strength which gave an evidence of Pakistan being
of the world’s struggle against the use of force..
2. Ideological Objectives:
The ideology and foreign policy of Pakistan are linked together. Pakistan is
an ideological nation with the Islamic base. The main objective of Pakistan
foreign policy is to protect the ideological borders of Pakistan. The stability of
Pakistan is linked to the protection of Pakistan’s ideology. It can protect its
ideology only by establishing better relations with the Islamic countries
Therefore, Pakistan has always maintained good relations with them. In t
every constitution, closer, relations with the Islamic countries have always
been stressed. Pakistan played an important role in setting up the
organizations of the Islamic Conference and the Economic Cooperation
Wherever the Muslims faced some problems, Pakistan helped them as much
as possible. Conflicts in Palestine, Cyprus, Bosnia, Kashmir, Ethiopia
Afghanistan and Iraq etc are the burning issues of the Muslim world.
3. Development in Financial and Economic Trends:
For the defence of a country, economic aspect has remarkable effects on
foreign policy of a country. Pakistan is a developing country and it wants to
progress economically. Pakistan is wishing to have cordial relations with al
those countries which can help Pakistan financially. Pakistan has made
important changes in its foreign.policy, keeping in view the recent economic
trends. It has allowed free trade, free economy and privatization. The main
reason for close contacts with the Western countries is economic aid which
has made Pakistan closer to America and the Western World
4. Cultural Enrichment:
Different cultural factors have always had an effect on Pakistan’s foreign.
policy. The Pakistani nation also has the right to protect and show its culture
like other countries. Its culture reflects the Islamic values like tolerance,
respect for humanity, modesty, self-respect and courage. Pakistan wants to
develop strong relations with those countries which give an opportunity to
promote and preserve Pakistani culture. Cultural relations are further
developing with Islamic states, and cultural troupes are exchanged among
them. Pakistani dresses and other items are liked in other countries. This
paves the way to strengthen relations with other states on cultural level.