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Relationship
Pakistan & Iran

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Table of content
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• Pakistan & Iran Relationship
• Introduction of Pak & Iran Relation.
• Historical Background
• Political Relation
• Economics Cooperation.
• Pakistan Imports from Iran
• Pakistan export to Iran.
• Support in Wartime 1965.
• Islamic Revolution in Iran
• Dense Cooperation
• Pakistan & Iran Gas & Oil Agreement.
• Gas Pipeline History
• Pipeline Specification & Benefit
• Nuclear Relations
• Proposed Pipeline Route of Pipeline.
• Major Oil find near Pak-Iran border.
• America Influence.
• America-India boned not to support Iran.
• Problem of Iran
• Rehabilitation of Relation.
• Pak –Iran Relation Recently
• Current Status of Jewish Population.
• Conclusion.

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Pakistan and Iran Relationship
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Pakistan & Iran are close
neighbors, Sharing a 909
KM border Located on
the western side.
A 700 Km Concrete wall
three feet wide and 10
feet high has been built to
stop the flow of illegal
border crossing.

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Introduction of Pak & Iran Relation
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 Iran was the first county to recognize Pakistan when it was established in 1947
 Pak Iran Relations started when the prime Minister of Pakistan visited to Iran in 1949 and as a
return of shah of Iran visited to Pakistan with some Cabinet Members
 In May 1950, a treaty of friendship was signed by PM Liaqat Ali Khan and the Shah of Iran
 They are both bound together in the same culture, Religious, Ethnicity, and Traditions for many
years
 Both of the countries have supported to each other, financially , Economically , Military and
Politically.

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Pak Iran Relation
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Historical Background Political Relations
 Pakistan and Iran have maintained diplomatic
relations since Pakistan's independence in 1947.
 Both countries have consistently emphasized the
importance of regional peace, stability, and
cooperation.
 Close political ties have been reinforced through
regular high-level visits, exchange of delegations,
and mutual support on international forums.
 Pakistan and Iran share a long history of cultural
and historical interactions dating back centuries.
 Both countries have been influenced by Islamic
civilization, fostering a sense of shared heritage
and common values.
 The historic Silk Road served as a vital trade route,
facilitating cultural exchange and promoting
economic ties between the regions.

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Economic Cooperation
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 Extension of Economic Co-Operation for Development (ECO) in 1985 led to growing of Pak Iran Strategic
Partnership.
 Pakistan Joint Commission was established in 1986.
 Trading between Pak and Iran was mainly $500 million but that was much better than that time
 Khatmi visited to Islamabad in 2002 & Assigned several agreements including Bilateral trade on Co-
Operation in plant protection and Quarantine.
 Pak & Iran Assigned a Preferential Trade Agreement in 2004
 The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, also known as the Peace Pipeline, aims to address Pakistan's energy
needs by importing natural gas from Iran.

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Pakistan Import From Iran
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Mineral, Fruits, Oil
Edible Fruits, Nuts
Peels of Citrus fruit, Melon
Organic chemicals
Diary Products , Eggs
Honey
Soaps
Candles, Lubricants, Waxes
Coffee, Tea, Spices

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Pakistan Export to Iran
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Wood
Consumer Goods
Vegetables, Feed Products
Plastic Rubber
Capital Goods
Textile Goods
Metals

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Support in War Time 1965
After Joining in RCD (Regional Co-Operation for Development) in
1964 there was a period of War for the Pakistan
Iran played an important role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965,
providing Pakistan with nurses, medical supplies, and a gift of 5,000
tons of petroleum. Iran also indicated that it was considering an embargo
on oil supplies to India for the duration of the armed conflict.
Iran also helped to Purchase 90 Flighting sabre jets from West Germany.
During the 1971 war with India, Pakistan received full military and
diplomatic support from Iran
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Islamic Revolution In Iran
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 Pakistan was the first country to recognize the Islamic revolution in Iran after a
very difficult decision y its government.
 Pakistan gave material help and support to Iran during the Iraq-Iran war.
 The newly elected President Khomeini officially visited to Pakistan in Feb 1986
 President Zia ul Haq rejected Bush Plan that US would help Pakistan
 train the mujahedin in Baluchistan to destabilize Iran.

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DEFENCE COOPERATION
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 Defense Cooperation is one of the most important components in Iran- Pakistan
relations.
 Pakistan-Iran Defense Agreement was signed in July 1989.
 Iran is involved in the joint production of Al-Khalid tanks.
 There was also the Baghdad pact known as CENTO signed between Pak-Iran
and others.

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PAKISTAN-IRAN GAS & OIL AGREEMENT
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 According to some Iranian news
agencies Pakistan is not using more
than 3% of its potential oil and 15%
of its potential gas in bordering
regions due to some treaty with Iran.

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GAS PIPELINE HISTORY
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 In 1988, the gas reservoirs were discovered in Iran.
 In 1995, Pakistan and Iran signed a preliminary agreement for construction of a
natural gas pipeline linking the Iranian South Pars natural gas field in the Persian
Gulf with Karachi,
 In 2000, Indian, Iranian, and Pakistani government officials continue to negotiate the
possible routes, modes of transport, and geopolitics of the Iran to India natural gas
pipeline.

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PIPELINE SPECIFICATIONS & BENEFITS
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 The pipeline would be 2,670 km long.
 The pipeline has a diameter of 48 inches.
 The pipeline will contain $3.2 billion of gas.
 It will meet the demand for fuel in the Indo-Pak region.
 Less expenditure on transportation.
 Economic ties between the countries will be strengthened.
 It might be a strong economic block in south Asia.

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NUCLEAR RELATIONS
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 Pak-Iran nuclear relations began during President Zia ul Haq era and continued throughout 1990s.
 COAS General Aslam Baig stated in Feb 1990:
 Iran is willing to give, whatever it takes $6 billion, $10 billion. We can sell it to Iran at any price"
 Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan accepted in a confession that he gave nuclear designs and technology maps
to Iran.
 IAEA investigation team found a P2 centrifuge design which was received by Pakistan. Irani
officials admitted it in 1998.

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Prosed Pipeline Route of Pipeline
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Major oil find near Pak-Iran border
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 Some independent analysts have even claimed that
Pakistan is bound for not drilling oil wells in southern
Baluchistan under a deal with Iran, as the neighboring
country would lose most of its oil for its flow toward lower
landscape.
 The geographical view and the landscape in Iran further
reinforce the idea of oil flowing from upper surface in Iran
to lower surface in Baluchistan.

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AMERICAN INFLUENCE
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 Americans are against the Iran's government.
 They never want Iran to be economically strong.
 As America is involved on both sides of Iran, due
to this pipeline Iran's economy will be strong and
its nuclear program seem to be completed.

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AMERICA-INDIA BONDED NOT TO SUPPORT IRAN
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 During the recent general assembly session, a resolution that the
Iranian nuclear issue be sent to security council presented by America.
 India was asked to vote for the resolution on the cost of
nuclearreactor offered byAmerica.
 India had no choice but to vote for the resolution. This Indian action
annoyed Iranians, and at the first instant they refused to construct the
pipeline.
 Pressure on the Iran's nuclear program is also due to this pipeline

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PROBLEMS IN IRAN
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 During Afghan Soviet war:
 Pakistan was a newly US ally and it supported Taliban.
 Iran supported Northern alliances under the command of Ahmad Shah
Masood.
 Iran voted against Pakistan resolution in UN
 Sadiq Ganji, an Iranian diplomat was assassinated in Lahore along
with eight others in 1990
 Shia muslims died in Pakistan in 1990s. Iran deeply concerned

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REHABILITATION OF RELATIONS
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 Iran expressed its support when PM Nawaz Sharif raised his concern about India's
nuclear test.
 Iran hailed Pakistan's nuclear test of May 1998.
 Iran's Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi was the first to congratulate Pakistan on its
nuclear achievement
 Pakistan seeks good relation with Iran because it cannot afford enemies on both
sides. In order to guarantee the national security, Pakistani officials worked for the
rehabilitation of Pak- Iran relations

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Pak-Iran Relationship Recently
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 recently improved under the policies of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran
Khan, who sought to expand Pakistan's relationship with Iran, joint support a stable
Afghanistan following Taliban takeover in 2021.
 Former PM Imran Khan Talking between Saudi Arab and Iran

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Current Status of Jewish Population
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 In 2011 the Jewish population numbered 8,756
 In 2016 Jewish population numbered 9,826.
 In 2019 the Jewish Population numbered 8,300
 they constitute 0.01% of Iranian population, a number confirmed by Sergio
DellaPergola, a leading Jewish demographer.

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Conclusion
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Cause of Good Relation
 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 | 1955.
 Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD ).in 1964
 ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) in 1990 RED was renamed.
 Supported Pakistan in every hot time

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Conclusion
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Elements That’s Damage Relations
 Supported opposing groups in the Afghan conflict.
 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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