PAK–Iran Relation:After Iranian Revolution till 2013

Group Members• Imdad Hussain i13-0221• Hafiz Awais i13-0270• Ahtsham Hayee i13-0350• Ali Raza i13-0292

Introduction and Background Cultural relations

Religious relations.

In 1947 Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan as the new state.

PM Liaqat Ali Khan visited to Iran in 1949.

Iranian Shah visit to Pakistan in 1950 and treaty of friendship signed.

In 1964 RCD was signed.

In 1965 war, Iran helped Pakistan.

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After Islamic Revolution (1979 to 1988)

Zia's Islamization concept was mirrored in Iran in shape of Islamic revolution in 1979.

Pakistan was first one that recognized Ayatollah Khomeini’s Government.

In the same year PAK-Iran both condemned the Soviet union intervention in Afghanistan.

From 1981 to 1984 visits of Foriegn Ministers from both countries, and most important visit of Ayatollah Khomenie in 1986.

After Islamic Revolution(1979 to 1988)CONT. In 1984 US Vice President visited Pakistan.

ECO (Economical cooperation Organizations ) in 1985 signed between two countries.

Iran-Pakistan joint Economic commission (JEC) was established in 1986.

During Iran-Iraq war, Pakistan played neutral but cultivated friendly relationship with Iran.

PAK-Iran have common view point towards Kashmir.

PAK-Iran Relations during 90sA growing Divide:Bloody 90s.

Sectarian Conflicts.

Department of Defense: Nuclear Technology

Bilateral Visits

Musharraf’s Regime The Post 9/11 Landscape.

Trade Relations.

Agreements and Visits.

USA and Taliban Issue.

Asif Ali Zardari’s Era Energy Projects.

President’s Visits.

Economic Relations.

Recommendations:Main causes for divergence between two countries:

Sectarianism.

Divergence of policies towards Afghanistan.

US influence on Pakistan.

Pakistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia.