The document discusses the historical relations between Pakistan and Iran. It notes that Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan and that the two countries have had close geopolitical and cultural ties. However, it also points out some factors that have damaged relations, including supporting opposing groups in Afghanistan during the 1990s, sectarian violence, and tensions arising from Iran's criticism of Pakistan taking US aid and demanding Pakistan sever ties with the US after 1979.

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3. Causes of Good Relations
 Historically, Iran was the first nation to recognize Pakistan.
Pakistan has had close geopolitical and cultural-religious linkages
with Iran.
 An Active Diplomatic Relationship With Iran.
 Supports on Nuclear Technology
 GAS LINE AGREEMENT (On January 27th 2006)
 Both countries signed CENTO ( central Asia Treaty
 Organization) or Baghdad I 1955.
 Regional Cooperation for Development ( RCD ).in 1964
 ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) in 1990 RED was
renamed.
 Supported Pakistan in every hot time
 Supported during wars 1965
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4. Elements that Damaged the Relations
 Supported opposing groups in the Afghan conflict. (1990s)
 Support for the sectarian violence.
 Iran critics on taking US aid.
 Iran-Iraq war.
 After 1979 Iran became Anti-America and demanded Pakistan to give up the relation
with USA, that was not acceptable to Pakistan
 Iran Supported pro-Irani groups while Pakistan supported Pro-Pakistani group in
Afghanistan.
 Attacks on Khana-e-Farangs in Pakistan
 Iran supported Shias in Pakistan which grew sectarianism in Pakistan
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5. Assignment
 Describe the ups and downs in the relations of Pakistan and Iran? [7]
 Iran and Pakistan both enjoy good relations. Do you agree or not? Give
reasons. [14]
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