Pakistan with its Geographical Importance – Opinions – Daily Notable
By Our Editorial Desk, Ahsan Saeed
Center of Islamic world
Due to geographical position of Pakistan. Pakistan is situated in a center of Islamic world that spread from Marrakesh to Indonesia.
This is why the Ex vice president of Libya Abdul salaam said that “Due to its geographical position, Pakistan is heart of Islamic world”.
As we all know Pakistan came into being on an ideological base. And due to this ideology founder of Pakistan Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah said that our foreign policy would be friendly with the Muslim community.
And Islamic countries like Iran and Afghanistan are in neighbor. That is why Pakistan is the member of ECO, SAARC and ASEAN organizations.
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Important Role in World Politics
when Pakistan came into being the WW2 was finished. And cold war era was started. There were two blocks the eastern block of soviets and western block of the USA. Pakistan was decided to join western block.
And after that Pakistan become the front line state that was against soviets. And in 1954 and 1955 Pakistan had signed two defence pacts with the USA. SEATO & CENTO.
And in 1979 when Soviets invaded in Afghanistan there was no any other state that can help the USA to help Taliban or freedom fighters to fight against Soviets and finally soviets dissolved in 1991. And After September 11 attack in New York the USA decided to come in Afghanistan and fight against terrorism.
But then again there was only one way to enter in Afghanistan and that way was Pakistan because the USA was also Supporting Iraq to fight against Iran. So, the USA went to Afghanistan from Pakistan. Pakistan gave there Air base to the USA. So, Pakistan played an important role in world politics from day 1 till now due to its geographical location.
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Pakistan and India
India is neighboring country of Pakistan both nations, lived together for centuries. But since the day of independence both countries never get close to each other because of one big issue the “Kashmir Issue” Kashmir is situated in northwest region of subcontinent.
According to Indian point of view the Mahraja of Kashmir had decided to give Kashmir to India so, it should be the part of India. But According to Pakistan’s point of view there was and there is Muslim majority in Kashmir so it should be the part of Pakistan.
Both countries have fought three wars on Kashmir. In 1948 India took this issue into UN. UN decided that they will do referendum. And let Kashmiris decide either they want to join Pakistan or India or they want their want their own country. But after Shimla agreement both countries agreed that it’s their bilateral issue. But the issue is not solved yet.
So, my suggestion is both countries should sit on the table and resolve this issue in democratic way and work for peace. Because “you can change your friend but you can. not change your neighbor’.
Pakistan and Iran
Iran was the first country that recognize Pakistan. Pakistan has friendly relation with Iran. Both countries are members of many organizations. Pakistan and Iran has signed many economic agreement.
One of the big project is “Gas pipe line project”. But as we all know that Iran and Saudi Arabia has very bad relations that are based on sects. Iran has Shias in majority and Saudi has Sunni and Pakistan has both. So, Pakistan should be neutral with both countries. And keep the good relations with both countries
Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan have differences from day1 because they claim that Durand line was signed with British government now they are gone so, give our area back.
There was lots of moment on this which are not ended yet. The first one was Khudaikhidmatgar movement led by Bacha Khan. And now you know that after afghan peace progress. The Afghan Taliban or Mujahedeen are in power and we all know that they have defeated two superpowers.so Pakistan should make friendly relations with them.
China and Pakistan
Pakistan have the sea of hot water in which you can trade for 12 months. As well as Pakistan has very friendly relations. China is investing billions of dollars in Pakistan. With Gwadar port. China is making China Pakistan Economic corridor (CPEC) project. This project will boost the economy of both countries.
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you did a great job keep it up sir
Thank you, Miss Adina
Do Pakistanis still think that Pakistan is heart of Islamic world?? When India annexed Kashmir rather standing with Pakistan Islamic brothers of KSA & UAE gave Modi Highest honor that is what this brotherhood is about?? No Mr.Ahsan Saeed we have to think about it again.
Sir, your point is valid but I have written about the geographical position of Pakistan. if you look at the world map you will get to know. Pakistan. Pakistan is situated in the center of the Islamic world that spreads from Marrakesh to Indonesia. coming towards your second question. Sir, every state wants to secure its national interest. Pakistan always raised their voice on Kashmir but Muslims are being oppressed in China, why Pakistan is quiet?. moreover, When Prime Minister Khan came into Power, Pakistan was nearly to default, at that time Prime Minister Khan visited Saudi Arabia, after his visit he announced that Pakistan has received a $6Billion Package from Saudi Arabia. Likewise $1.5billion from UAE. Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries i.e. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait are also major donors of Pakistan. As per my point of view, a state which once dependent on foreign donors can never make independent foreign policy. Their policy is always in favor of their foreign donors. With the dependency on foreign donors, a state has to take some steps against its will because of its Economic compulsion. A state can never be fully independent until he stands on his own feet. Pakistan is dependent on foreign aid from birth with this dependency, Pakistan had to face many internal and external challenges. Whenever the US imposed sanctions on Pakistan, Pakistan’s economy goes down which clearly shows that Pakistan’s domestic growth isn’t too much for survival. Whenever the US imposed sanctions Pakistan’s inflation rate went up, the unemployment rate increased, and with this economic compulsion, Pakistan had taken some steps unwillingly, for example, the Soviet-Afghan war and war on terror which cost the loss of $170billion and 75,000 lives. Saudi’s are more inclined towards America and Israel due to which Iran-Saudi relations cannot be improved moreover due to economic dependency it is difficult for Pakistan to maintain a balance between relations with two countries. Third world countries like Pakistan and India were robbed of its resources by the colonizers. There are hundreds of books written validating the argument that the third world was systematically dragged in the relations of economic dependency. Hope the answer of your question.
Great job..
Thank you, sir
For the US, how freedom fighter became terrorists and these terrorists invented terrorism?
Pakistan is just the “heart of islamic world” just by its geographical location not by its progress and role in Islamic world.!
Thank you sir, you asked a very good questions. When the USA called then freedom fighters, it was the time of cold war era. And these Talibans were fighting against Soviets. So, by 1991 when soviet union dissolved. Their struggle for freedom was over. Now, Mr. Ozam don’t you forget about the September 11 attack. The USA claimed that it was done by Al Qaeda and Al Qaeda had accepted. ISIS and TTB Taliban were created and there ideology was similar to Al Qaeda. Neathir Islam nor any other law allow to do state within state warfare. If don’t call them terrorists then you have no right to call TTB as terrorist organisation who killed thousands of innocent people of our country. Coming towards your second question. Sir. This was the Quote of Libya’s former president. I mentioned in my opinion. With its economic dependency and economic compulsion. Pakistan is failed to gove right direction to its foreign policy. Pakistan can’t make a policy which goes against or not in favour of saudi Arabia and UAE. Expect Turkey, who spoke In the favour of Pakistan on Kashmir issue in UNGA ? Pakistan have border conflict with Iran and Afghanistan. What Kulboshan Jadev was doing in Iran ? What is Pakistan’s foreign policy towards yamen? Once Pakistan was considered as representative of Islamic world (from 1969-1990 ) yet Pakistan is one of those countries who have strong hard power. But, with its Ecnomic dependency and economic compulsion Pakistan is unable to set its independent foreign policy. Hope the answer of your question