TOPIC: FOREIGN RELATIONS OF PAKISTAN

CHAPTER: 7
Q-10 Explain the relations between Pakistan and SAARC countries.
Answer: INTRODUCTION:
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional cooperation) is an organization for
regional cooperation of the South Asian countries. The idea for its formation was
presented by the ex-Prime Mister of Bangladesh, Mr. Zia-ur-Rehman, in 1980 and
was established in 1985.

MEMBERS:
The following countries are included in this organization:
 Pakistan
 India
 Bangladesh
 Sri Lanka
 Nepal
 Maldives
 Bhutan
 Afghanistan

OBJECTIVES:
Following are the main objectives of this organization:
1) To enhance and strengthen collective self-reliance between the south Asian
countries.
2) To encourage active collaboration and mutual assistance among the
member countries in economic, cultural, technical and scientific fields.
3) To strengthen cooperation among themselves on matters of common
interest at international forums.
4) Agreements were signed for nuclear installation and air services.
1. PAKISTAN AND BANGLADESH:
From book
2. PAKISTAN AND SRI LANKA:
 from book
3. PAKISTAN AND NEPAL:
From book
4. PAKISTAN AND MALDIVES:
From book

5. PAKISTAN AND BHUTAN:

From book

CONCLUSION:
SAARC is an organization to increase joint cooperation among the member
countries. All these countries cooperate to maintain peace in the South
Asian region.