Ans: PAKISTAN AND THE UNITED NATION (UN):
Membership:
Pakistan came into being on August 14, 1947 and was admitted to the
membership of the UN in the very next month i.e. September 1947. Pakistan
has always adhered to the UN Charter and been instrumental in all the
peace making and human development initiative of the UN as well as the
global community of nations.
Support for the Right of Self-determination:
Pakistan joined the UN at a time when the World War-II had ended and
colonized nations were trying hard for liberating themselves from colonial
powers. During this period Pakistan raised voice in the favour of all these
nations. Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for the right of self-determination of the
people of Indonesia, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Eriteria, Kashmir and
Palestine, will always be remembered.
Support for Disarmament Initiatives of the UN:
Pakistan strongly believes that arms race is an imminent danger for the
future of humanity. Pakistan has always supported UN efforts of arms
limitation. Pakistan believes that nuclear energy should be used for peaceful
purposes.
UN Membership to be Open for All:
Pakistan has always welcomed new entrants in the United Nations. We
believe that UN doors should be open for all peace-loving nation of the
world, this will provide an assurance that more and more countries abide by
the UN Charter. Pakistan raised voice in the favour of the People Republic of
China’s membership of the UN for about 20 years. This was for the first time
in 1971 that Chinese nation which comprises almost one fourth of the entire
humanity was admitted to the UN.
Co-operation in Peacemaking Efforts of the UN:
Peaceful settlement of international issues is a cardinal principle of
Pakistan’s foreign policy. Pakistan has always given full support to the UN in
its peace-keeping efforts. Pakistan agreed to ceasefire in Kashmir in her war
against India in 1948. Again in 1965, Pakistan accepted ceasefire on UN
Security Council’s request and agreed to settle her dispute with India
through peaceful means.
Respect for Human Dignity and Freedom:
The UN Charter prohibits slavery and forced labour. Pakistan’s basic
ideology is Islam and Islam fully endorses these noble principles. The
constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan strictly prohibits slavery and
forced labour. It also assures that no discrimination on the basis of race,
language or place of living will be tolerated. On international level Pakistan
always raised voice against the policy of apartheid and the racist regimes
like Israel, South Africa and Rhodesia
Support of the UN Projects:
UN has always been more effective as a welfare association than a political
the UN, Pakistan offers the services of her exports wherever they are
organization. Pakistan received substantial aid from the welfare agencies of
the UN. Pakistan offers the service of her export whenever they are required by the UN weflare project.