Pakistan’s Relations With Neighbors

(China & Afghanistan)

Presented By: Muhammad ShoaibBSCS09151016

UOL Chenab Campus

Pakistan & China

A Strong Bond…

Introduction

O In 1949 the People’s Republic of China was formed.

O In 1950, Pakistan became the first Muslim country and the 3rd non-communist country to recognize China.

O Pak-China relations began in 1950.

OverviewO Pakistan has long lasting terms with China and mutual

interest is central point of this strong tiesO Aim to transform strong political relations into strong

economic ties.O Relations with China began in 1950 when Pakistan

became first Muslim country accepting People Republic of China as an Independent state.

O Both countries have exchanged tours on high level and have made agreements on many issues.

O China provides Pakistan economic, military and technical assistance.

O China is assisting in improving Pakistan’s Nuclear power sector and in establishment of seaport in Gwadar.

O China supports Pakistan on Kashmir Issue while Pakistan supports China on Tibet, Xinjiang and Taiwan.

Economic Relations O China is the main provider of technical, economic

and military assistance to Pakistan.O $20 billion in various projects.O Mega infrastructural projects.O Gwadar PortO Coastal-HighwayO Karokram-HighwayO Chasma Nuclear Power plant O Economic Corridor

Western China To Gwadar

Pak-China Friendship center(Social Relation)

Pak-China friendship center

O Located In IslamabadO Inaugurated on December 18, 2010O inaugurated by Prime minister of

China & Pakistan (Yousaf Raza gilani , Wen Jiabao)

Pak-Afghan Relations

Location

IntroductionO Located in central AsiaO Population 29MillionO Area 647500Sq KMO 42nd Most populated O 41st largest by area

OverviewBrief history and background of relations.

O Pakistan shares its longest borderline with Afghanistan in the north-west, the Durand Line, that of 2250 km.

O Both countries, being Islamic Republics, were expected to have a somewhat friendly relation.

O However, this prediction was proved wrong right in the beginning ever since Afghanistan refused to recognize Pakistan as a sovereign state in 1947.

O Ever since then, Pakistan’s social, economical and political relations with Afghanistan have been turbulent.

Pak-Afghan Economic Relations

Transit Trade AgreementO The Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade

Agreement is a two-sided contract signed first in the 1950s.

O Its terms have been renegotiated several times and the latest contract was signed in 2010.

O This treaty allows Afghanistan access to the port of Lahore, and also access to a land route to export goods to India.

Other Actions Taken to Improve Trade

The two states signed a MoU for the construction of rail tracks in Afghanistan to connect with Pakistan Railways (PR), which has been in the making

since at least 2005. In November 2010, the two states formed a joint chamber of commerce to expand trade relations and solve the problems traders face.

Issue of SmugglingO Another trade issue is the smuggling of goods,

usually across the turbulent area of Torkhem.O It is thought that this illegal trade makes up

more GDP then the legal trade between the two countries.

O All kinds of goods, even vehicles, are transported illegally in containers across the border through Torkhem.

O Government officials have been thought to be involved in this scandal.

O It is still on-going with no solution visible.

ConclusionO China is the only country with Pakistan has friendly

relations as Pakistan was the first one to recognize them as a new state. Pak-china friendship is going towards betterment day by day.

O Relations with Afghanistan has always been critical, although Pakistan being the most supportive state for Afghanistan but still there are a number of things which cause trouble.

O Pakistan is doing its best to strive for a strong yet friendly foreign policy to promote goodwill but also remove threats from its neighbors.

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