Pakistan has a geographical and political importance in the world due to its special geographical location. The policy makers of Pakistan firmly believe that Pakistan, which is of unparalleled importance as a food source, is the only trade route of West Asia through Pakistan.
The defense, military, economic and political importance of the region in which Pakistan is located is as follows:-
1.Trade highway:-
Pakistan is connected to China in the north. The city of Kara Karam connects China and Pakistan by land.
This city has been built by cutting out the rocks of Kara Kuram. It is an important trade route between China and Pakistan. Pakistan has very friendly relations with China.
2.Land and sea route:-
The incident occurred near the oil-producing Gulf countries of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar.
Located in the middle of the Muslim world stretching from Morocco in the west to Indonesia in the east.
The economic development of many Western countries depends on the production of oil in the Gulf countries. This oil is sent to other countries through the Gulf of Arabia, and Karachi is the most important port of the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan provides Afghanistan with land and sea corridors for trade.Karachi is an international port and airport connecting Europe to Asia by air and sea routes.
All the countries that want to connect with Middle East and Central Asian countries cannot ignore the location of Pakistan.
3.Good relations with different countries:-
Wakhan is a narrow strip of territory in Afghanistan that separates Pakistan's northern border from Tajikistan.Pakistan has a very cordial relationship with this Central Asian country.
To the east of Pakistan lies India and to the far east are Muslim countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, with which Pakistan has cordial relations.
Iran is located on the southwestern border of Pakistan. Pakistan, Iran and Turkey are core members of the Economic Cooperation Organization.This cooperation has resulted in very friendly relations between all the member countries.
These countries have signed several agreements of mutual interest. Pakistan has very friendly relations with the Muslim countries of the Middle East and the Gulf.It has played an important role in the development of countries.
Countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE are second homes for Pakistanis.
4.Tourism:-
Pakistan has ancient civilizations of Indus Valley and Gandhara and is of great importance from the point of view of tourism.
Kaghan Valley, Khyber Swat and Gilgit Baltistan are very popular among tourists.
It is the highest mountain in Pakistan with a height of about 8611 meters and it is the second highest in the world.It is of great interest to climbers.
Other popular tourist destinations in Pakistan include Taxila, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore and Murree etc.
5.Nuclear power:-
Pakistan is a major nuclear power in the world and is highly admired and respected in the Muslim world.
In the eyes of Muslim countries, Pakistan is expected to play a leadership role for common development and promotion.
6.The Kashmir issue:-
If the Kashmir issue between Pakistan and India is resolved, peace will be established in the entire South Asian region and trade will be promoted.
A dry political and economic relationship between the two countries will help in eradicating poverty and poverty in the region.
7.China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project:-
Thanks to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, Gwadar port can be developed and made a hub of active economic activities.
The commercial influence of Europe, America and many other states will be possible through the port of Gwadar, thus Pakistan will become the center of economic activities.
*Pakistan's foreign policy*
Foreign policy refers to the strategy of a country's relations with other countries.It refers to the attitude by which a country establishes relations with other states for the protection of its national interests.
Nowadays, no state can fulfill all its needs while living alone, but every small or big country has to establish relations with the nations to fulfill its economic, social, industrial and defense needs.
Every country determines its priorities based on the protection of its interests in its foreign policy, then builds its relationship with the United Nations according to these priorities.
Pakistan's foreign policy is also like other states according to the priorities set in view of national needs.
The people of Pakistan want to use their problems in a rapidly developing world and with the cooperation of the United Nations to protect their sovereignty, national security, prosperity, protection of Islamic values, protection of cultural values and economic prosperity.
*Pakistan's foreign policy has the following objectives*
1.Preservation of the ideology of Pakistan:-
Pakistan is the only Islamic country in the world established on the basis of Islamic ideology.
The protection of the ideology of Pakistan is as important as the protection of its geographical boundaries.
Through foreign policy, agreements are made to promote close cooperation with Islamic brotherhood countries, besides economic, political and cultural activities are also promoted.
Like the internal policy, in the expenditure policy, the protection of the ideology of Pakistan is of prime importance.
2.National security and safety:-
The main objective of Pakistan's foreign policy is the protection of national security, therefore national interests require that the sovereignty of Pakistan be protected geographically and ideologically.
Every step against national security should be stopped and Pakistan should be protected.
The preservation and survival of national security requires unity and stability within the country as well as close cooperation with the outside world.
After the establishment of Pakistan, Iran, China, Saudi Arabia and other friendly countries have supported Pakistan on every front. This was the result of Pakistan's successful foreign policy.
Now, for the protection of Pakistan's borders, internal security and the establishment of cordial relations with the United Nations has become a fundamental part of Pakistan's foreign policy.
3.Promotion of culture:-
Like the nation, the Pakistani nation also loves its culture. Pakistani culture is a reflection of Islamic values.
Values like tolerance, respect, humanity, bravery, honor, modesty, chador and four walls are prominent in our culture.
Through its foreign policy, Pakistan has to develop friendly and brotherly relations with countries through which Pakistani culture is not only preserved but also promoted.
In the western world, Pakistani clothing is especially popular with embroidered kurta, shalwar, chadors and other items.
In this way, relations between states are strengthened at the level of public culture.
4.Economic development:-
It is important to promote economic activities for economic development. The occupation of the majority population of Pakistan is agriculture.
For the development of agriculture and economic development, Pakistan needs to strengthen its relations with the resource and traditionally developed states.
Utilizing the experiences of developed states, we can stabilize the country's economy by developing our agriculture and education. Educational development is essential for economic development.
Industry and business can be promoted only on the basis of technological development. These goals can be achieved only through a successful foreign policy.
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