What is SAARC and what encouraged us to support the idea of instituting a regional organization in South Asia?

Ans:Pakistan and the SAARC
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation) is an inter-
gvermental organization of state in South Asia. Its members are Afghanistan,

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and
foreign policy is based on the principles of solidarity and territorial integrity.
Sri Lanka. SAARC was founded in Dhaka on December 8, 1985. Pakistan’s
idea of instituting a regional organization in South Asia. Its secretariat is
Our strong commitment with these principles encouraged us to support the
Association, had the honour of hosting 4th (1988) and 12th (2004) SAARC
based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Pakistan, as an active member of the
cooperation, improving quality of life in the region and promoting cooperation
conferences in Islamabad. The SAARC aims at promoting self-reliance and
in the fields of sports, culture, and education, Pakistan has always tried her
best to promote and upheld SAARC objectives.