Facts of Pakistan by Syeda Taqdees Abbas

  Relations   Before Pakistan • Positive response of Indian Muslims regarding Turkey's disputes with Russia and the Balkans in the 1800's. • Pakistan and Turkey have a sentimental brotherhood based on their past history, in context of the Khilafat Movement. • They have since remained on friendly terms in the times of war and peace. DIPLOMATIC Relations • Both countries developed diplomatic ties in 1947. • Turkey quickly recognized Pakistan as a country after its creation and supported it in successfully becoming a UN member. • In 1948, Pakistan introduced 'rupee' as its currency and it was Turkey who printed this currency in the initial years. • Pakistan has its embassy in Ankara and Generals in Istanbul and Izmir. • Turkey has its embassy in Islamabad and Generals in most significant cities. • Declaration made by both countries to agree to walk a path of cooperation in political, economic and cultural departments. • Turkey has always shown great interest as well as sup

 Pakistan and Arab world Relations  Contents           S au d i Ar a b i a,     U A E,  L i bya & Egypt Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: ● Saudi Arabia was among the first countries to recognizePakistan as an independent country. ● As it grew richer it sent aid to Pakistan and invested in Pakistan industries. ● After the soviet wars in Afghanistan, it sent funds to help Afghan rebels and refugees ● Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are both leading members of the organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). ● Saudi Arabia is one of the strongest supporters of Pakistan during Pakistan's wars with India, especially in the creation of Bangladesh from Pakistan's eastern wing in 1971 During the 1990–1991 Persian Gulf War, Pakistan sent troops to protect the Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia. ● Strains developed when some Pakistani politicians openly expressed support for Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq and its invasion of Kuwait. ● Along with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Paki