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1. PAK–Iran Relation:
After Iranian Revolution till 2013

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

3. Introduction and Background
 Cultural relations
 Religious relations.
In 1947 Iran was the first country to recognize
Pakistan as the new state.

4.  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.

5. After Islamic Revolution (1979 to 1988)
Zia's Islamization concept was mirrored in Iran in
shape of Islamic revolution in 1979.
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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.

6. After Islamic Revolution(1979 to 1988)
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 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.

7. PAK-Iran Relations during 90s
A growing Divide:Bloody 90s.
 Sectarian Conflicts.
 Department of Defense: Nuclear Technology
 Bilateral Visits

8. Musharraf’s Regime
 The Post 9/11 Landscape.
 Trade Relations.
Agreements and Visits.
 USA and Taliban Issue.

9. Asif Ali Zardari’s Era
 Energy Projects.
 President’s Visits.
 Economic Relations.

10. Recommendations:
Main causes for divergence between two countries:
 Sectarianism.
 Divergence of policies towards Afghanistan.
 US influence on Pakistan.
 Pakistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia.