Facts of Pakistan by Syeda Taqdees Abbas

  How successful were relations between Pakistan and Turkey during 1947-1999? Ans: Pakistan has been respecting Turkey since long ago due to sharia government in this country. Pakistani Muslims even supported Turkey with Khilafat Movement before 1947. Turkey always honoured Pakistan support for Turkish nations and since 1947 relations remain friendly. Turkey always supported Kashmir issue, Canal water solutions. Turkey stood by Pakistan during 1965 and 1971 wars. Turkey always supported Pakistan’s nuclear program. In 1955, agreement of RCD was signed which strengthen the friendly relations by constructing a road and railway network between Pakistan and Turkey. There are many student exchange Click Here and bilateral trade program introduced after 1955. Both of these countries are the members of SEATO, CENTO, SAARC, OIC, UNO, common wealth which helps them to collaborate at many international forums. Turkey always supported Pakistan during Afghan-Russia war 1979-1978. Turkish and Pakist

Short Question Answers Section 3 Q: What was Cricket Diplomacy? A: In 1987 relations had deteriorated to the point where the two countries were close to the war. In late January the Indian army began ‘exercises’ in the Rajasthan desert. These were designed to intimidate the Pakistanis. The in a brilliant political masterstroke, General Zia flew to India, supposedly to watch a cricket match in Jaipur between India and Pakistan. Whilst there he met Indian leaders, click Here including Rajiv Ghandi, and managed to cool the situation down. The ‘exercise’ was called off. This was known as Cricket Diplomacy. Q: What was CTBT? A: In 1974 India carried out the nuclear test, Pakistan was concerned. Pakistan, therefore, set up the Kahuta Project and Pakistan worked on making the nuclear bomb. In May 1998, India shocked the world by testing five nuclear devices. Just a few week later, Pakistan denoted its own nuclear tests in Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province. The Unite