About Foreign Policy of Pakistan in Matric Pakistan Studies
Foreign Policy of Pakistan is one of the 8 main chapters in our Federal Board Matric Pakistan Studies question bank (10th class), and about 13% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 34 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 9 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 31 medium, 3 easy.
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2026 Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Which regional issue has been a major point of tension in Pakistan's relationship with India?
- Palestine issue
- Kashmir issue
- Indus water treaty
- Mumbai attack
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Answer: B. Kashmir issue
The unresolved Kashmir issue has been the central and most persistent source of tension between Pakistan and India since 1947.
2025 1st Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Pakistan provides easy access to ________ states to its sea ports.
- West Asia
- South Asia
- Central Asia
- East Asia
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Answer: C. Central Asia
Pakistan's geography offers landlocked Central Asian states the shortest access route to warm-water seaports.
2025 1st Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
After 1965 war between Pakistan and India which agreement was signed?
- Tashkant Agreement
- Simla Agreement
- Geneva Agreement
- Trans Karakoram Agreement
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Answer: A. Tashkant Agreement
The Tashkent Agreement was signed in January 1966, mediated by the Soviet Union, to end hostilities after the 1965 war.
2025 2nd Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Good relations with SAARC countries help in:
- Regional stability
- Global isolation
- Legislation
- Fair elections
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Answer: A. Regional stability
Cooperative regional relations through SAARC contribute to peace and stability across South Asia.
2024 Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Which of the following countries is a member of SAARC?
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
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Answer: A. Pakistan
Pakistan is a founding member of SAARC; the other three listed are Central Asian states, not SAARC members.
2023 Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Which country's head of state visited Pakistan first?
- Iran
- Congo
- Afghanistan
- America
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Answer: A. Iran
The Shah of Iran was among the first foreign heads of state to visit Pakistan after independence, reflecting close Pak-Iran ties.
2026 Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Mention two guiding principles of Pakistan's foreign policy.
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Two guiding principles: (1) peaceful coexistence and non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations; (2) promotion of Muslim solidarity and friendly relations, while safeguarding Pakistan's own national security and sovereignty.
2025 2nd Annual · 10th · Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Assess the impact of Pakistan's foreign policy on its relations with SAARC and OIC member states. (Four points each)
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Impact on SAARC relations (four points): (1) Pakistan's tense relationship with India has often paralysed SAARC's effectiveness, since India-Pakistan disputes spill over into the regional forum; (2) Pakistan has supported regional connectivity initiatives in principle, though implementation has been limited by political tensions; (3) Pakistan has used SAARC platforms to raise the Kashmir issue, drawing objections from India; (4) despite tensions, SAARC has provided a forum for Pakistan to engage in limited trade and cultural cooperation with other South Asian states like Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. …
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