Editing Foreign relations of Pakistan (section)

==Bilateral relations==
===Africa===

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|{{Flag|Algeria}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Algeria–Pakistan relations}}

There are friendly foreign relations between Algeria and Pakistan. Pakistan supported the cause of Algeria's independence from France.
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|{{Flag|Botswana}}||20 August 1986||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 August 1986 when Mr. [[Tayyab Siddiqui]], the then Pakistani Ambassador to Zimbabwe, presented his credentials to President of Botswana Dr. [[Quett Masire]].<ref name="Pakistan Horizon - Volume 39"/>
Botswana has diplomatic relations with Pakistan which is covered by the Botswanan Embassy in [[Beijing, China]]<ref>[http://www.mofaic.gov.bw/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=261] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706163010/http://www.mofaic.gov.bw/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=261|date=6 July 2011}}</ref> and an embassy located in Islamabad within the [[Republic of Yemen]].<ref name="fpcci.com.pk">{{cite web |url=http://www.fpcci.com.pk/tradep&botsw.asp |title=:::... The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry ...::: |publisher=Fpcci.com.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722180123/http://www.fpcci.com.pk/tradep%26botsw.asp |archive-date=22 July 2011}}</ref> Pakistan's embassy in Botswana is located in [[Sana'a, Yemen]]<ref name="fpcci.com.pk" />
Trade between the 2 nations in 2001/02 accounted for $20 million<ref name="fpcci.com.pk" />
Mehru Khan of Pakistan and Botswana was crowned Miss NRI Global 2005 winner at an international pageant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-117249207.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103104953/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-117249207.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2012 |title=Indians based in Pakistan, Botswana win global pageant |publisher= |access-date=24 November 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconeer.com/past_issues/2005/december2005.html |title=December 2005 |publisher=Siliconeer |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Central African Republic}}||2 April 1974||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 April 1974 when Pakistan's first ambassador to the Central African Republic, Mr. Sha Ansani presented credentials to President Jean Bedel Bokassa.<ref name="auto1"/>

Pakistani troops were deployed by the UN's Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) to CAR in 2014, as a peacekeeping force.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.webspider.pk |first=Web Spider (pvt) Ltd |title=Contributions of Pakistan Army Troops Under UN Missions MINUSCA & MINUSMA |url=https://www.hilal.gov.pk/eng-article/detail/NDUyNw==.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=www.hilal.gov.pk |language=en |archive-date=13 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713144042/https://www.hilal.gov.pk/eng-article/detail/NDUyNw==.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-21 |title=Pakistan: One of the longest-serving and largest contributors to UN peacekeeping {{!}} UN News |url=https://news.un.org/en/gallery/525401 |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=news.un.org |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Democratic Republic of the Congo}}||<!--Date started-->||
Pakistan's embassy in Zimbabwe is also accredited to Congo. Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in [[Kinshasa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/Congo_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014416/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/Congo_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=31 May 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> Pakistan also has up to 3500 troops in Congo under [[MONUC|United Nations Operation in Congo]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=50&rnd=193 |title=Pakistan Army Web Portal |publisher=Pakistanarmy.gov.pk |date=1 September 2009 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403211528/http://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=50&rnd=193 |archive-date=3 April 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Egypt}}||20 October 1947||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 October 1947 when the Egyptian Government has agreed to the establishment of a Pakistan Embassy in Cairo and to the appointment Mr. [[J. A. Rahim]] as Chargé d'Affaires.<ref name="auto6"/>{{Main|Egypt–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan and [[Egypt]], both being Muslim countries, share cordial relations.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Both are also members of the [[OIC]] (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), as well as "the next eleven" and "[[Developing 8 Countries|D8]]". After the foundation of Pakistan, it has established diplomatic and trade relations with Egypt.
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|{{Flag|Ethiopia}}||28 December 1957||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 December 1957<ref name="Ethiopia Observer"/>
* Ethiopia has an embassy in Islamabad.
* Pakistan has an embassy in [[Addis Ababa]].
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|{{Flag|Kenya}}||31 January 1964||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 January 1964 when Mr. [[K.K.Panni]], [[High Commissioner of Pakistan to Kenya]] presented his credentials.<ref name="Africa Research Bulletin"/>{{Main|Kenya–Pakistan relations}}

Relations between Pakistan and Kenya were first historically established in the 1960s, when Pakistan expressed its support for Kenya in getting independence from British rule. Ever since from that time, relations between the two nations have been warm, with both countries having had discussed previously in the Pakistan-Kenya Joint Ministerial Commission session which was hosted in [[Nairobi]] in 2004, about boosting bilateral trade and economic relations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pakistantimes.net/2004/07/31/business3.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614092352/http://pakistantimes.net/2004/07/31/business3.htm|url-status=usurped|title=NameBright - Domain Expired|archivedate=14 June 2011|website=pakistantimes.net}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Lesotho}}||4 July 1984||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 July 1984<ref name="ReferenceF"/>

Pakistan and Lesotho maintain honorary consulates in each other's country.
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|{{Flag|Libya}}||16 July 1952||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 July 1952.<ref name="Keesing's Limited"/>{{Main|Libya–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan and Libya have maintained a diplomatic relationship since 1977.<ref name="Refugees">{{Cite web |last=Refugees |first=United Nations High Commissioner for |title=Refworld {{!}} Libya/Pakistan: The relationship between Pakistan under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Libya (1971-1977) |url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/3f7d4e4531.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=Refworld |language=en}}</ref> The relationship has been mostly cordial and Libya has provided aid to Pakistan, which in turn renamed the Karachi Football Stadium "the Muammar al Qaddafi Stadium".<ref name="Refugees"/>
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|{{Flag|Madagascar}}||<!--Date started-->||
Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in Madagascar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Madagascar_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014457/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Madagascar_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=31 May 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Malawi}}||<!--Date started-->
|Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in Malawi. The [[Pakistani embassy in Zimbabwe]] is also accredited as High Commission to Malawi.<ref name="EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN IN ZIMBABWE">{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/zimbabwe |title=Embassy Of Pakistan In Zimbabwae |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014095758/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/zimbabwe/ |archive-date=14 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Mauritius}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Mauritius–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan has a High Commission in [[Port Louis]] and Mauritius has a High Commission in [[Islamabad]]. The two countries are progressing the finalisation of a [[Free Trade Agreement]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bilaterals.org/?pakistan-mauritius-to-activate-fta|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120221224600/http://www.bilaterals.org/article.php3?id_article=12083|url-status=dead|title=Pakistan, Mauritius to activate FTA in 18 months|archive-date=21 February 2012|website=www.bilaterals.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commerce.gov.pk/read.asp?newsID=183 |title=Ministry Of Commerce |publisher=Commerce.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529171000/http://www.commerce.gov.pk/read.asp/?newsID=183 |archive-date=29 May 2013}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Morocco}}||19 August 1957||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 August 1957<ref name="Pakistan Quarterly - Volume 7"/>{{Main|Morocco–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan had a pivotal role in the plea for independence for Morocco; in 1952, Moroccan delegate [[Ahmed Bulferg]] attempted to address the UN security council and was shut down by the French. Pakistani Foreign Minister Sir [[Zafaullah Khan]] arranged for Bulferg to receive a Pakistani nationality, and the latter was then able to address the UN in favor of Morocco's independence. Currently the two countries maintain a robust economic and diplomatic relationship, with collaborations in agriculture, import/export, mining, tourism, and more.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Jihane Rahhou-Morocco World |title=Morocco, Pakistan Seek to Bolster Economic Ties |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/02/347123/morocco-pakistan-seek-to-bolster-economic-ties |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=www.moroccoworldnews.com/ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rahhou |first=Jihane |title=Morocco, Pakistan Seek to Bolster Economic Ties |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/02/347123/morocco-pakistan-seek-to-bolster-economic-ties |access-date=2023-07-23 |website=Morocco world news |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Mozambique}}||9 August 1975
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 August 1975<ref name="ReferenceD"/>
Pakistan maintain cordial relations with Mozambique.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press24-06-2010.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502154245/http://pid.gov.pk/press24-06-2010.htm |archive-date=2 May 2013}}</ref> In 1976, on the eve of independence of Mozambique, technical support of Pakistani pilots, engineers and maintenance persons were despatched to Mozambique for making their helicopters airworthy and training of their pilots/ technicians.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=24&rnd=454 |title=Army Aviation |publisher=Pakistanarmy.gov.pk |date=1 September 2009 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117054707/http://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=24&rnd=454 |archive-date=17 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Pakistan also gave nationality to many Muslim [[Indians in Mozambique]] after [[1961 Indian annexation of Goa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefridaytimes.com/tft/pakistanis-who-have-never-seen-pakistan/|title=Pakistanis who have never seen Pakistan|work=The Friday Times|date=9 January 2014|access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Niger}}||15 October 1965||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1965<ref name="ReferenceB"/>

Pakistan has an embassy in [[Niamey]],<ref>[http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/Niger_GB.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725122008/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/Niger_GB.htm|date=25 July 2008}}</ref> although Niger does not maintain a permanent embassy in [[Islamabad]].<ref>List from 11 February 2009 version of [http://www.presidence.ne/adresses-diplomatie.php Office of the President of Niger: Missions Diplomatiques et-ou Représentations Permanentes du Niger par zone géographique] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726035006/http://www.presidence.ne/adresses-diplomatie.php |date=26 July 2009}}.</ref>
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|{{Flag|Nigeria}}||22 March 1961||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 March 1961<ref name="Africa"/>{{Main|Nigeria–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan has a High Commission in [[Abuja]] and Nigeria has a High Commission in [[Islamabad]], as well as a consulate-general in [[Karachi]]. The two states have maintained a close relationship, a relationship which is described by the Nigerian Defence Minister as "friendly" and like a "family tie"<ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/200802040989.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008054714/http://allafrica.com/stories/200802040989.html|date=8 October 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Sao Tome and Principe}}||12 December 2006<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 December 2006 |title=AMBASSADOR - DESIGNATE MS. FAUZIA M. SANA PRESENTED HER CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF SAO TOME AND PRINCIPLE, MR.FRADIQUE DE MENEZES |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2006/Dec/PR_361_06.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230958/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2006/Dec/PR_361_06.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
|Pakistan maintains an export cooperation with São Tomé and Príncipe.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sao Tome and Principe |url=https://www.imuna.org/resources/country-profiles/sao-tome-and-principe/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=IMUNA {{!}} NHSMUN {{!}} Model UN |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Somalia}}||27 June 1962||{{Main|Pakistan–Somalia relations}}
Pakistan recognizes the [[Federal Government of Somalia]] as the official national government of Somalia.<ref name="Unscssysm">{{cite web|title=United Nations Security Council, Sixty-seventh year, 6848th meeting|url=http://www.securitycouncilreport.org/atf/cf/%7B65BFCF9B-6D27-4E9C-8CD3-CF6E4FF96FF9%7D/s_pv_6848.pdf|publisher=United Nations Security Council|access-date=10 November 2013}}</ref> It maintains strong relations with the Somalian federal authorities, who also have an embassy in Islamabad.<ref name="Vseip">{{cite web|title=Somalia Embassy in Pakistan|url=http://somalia.visahq.com/embassy/pakistan/|publisher=Visahq|access-date=10 November 2013}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|South Africa}}||23 April 1994||
Pakistan maintains a High Commission in Cape Town, and South Africa maintains a High Commission in Islamabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/forrep/forp.htm |title=Foreign Representatives in South Africa |publisher=Dfa.gov.za |date=25 October 2012 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/sa_abroad/sap.htm |title=South African Representation Abroad |publisher=Dfa.gov.za |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> South Africa is also home to more than [[Pakistanis in South Africa|2,500 Pakistanis]].
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|{{Flag|South Sudan}}||<!--Date started-->|| Pakistan and South Sudan maintain an economic, import-export relationship.<ref name=":4"/> The countries share a cordial relationship as Muslim-majority countries.<ref name=":4"/> Pakistan recognised South Sudan after South Sudan was added as a candidate in the United Nations General Assembly.<ref name="fpcci.com.pk" />
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|{{Flag|Sudan}}||24 October 1956||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 October 1956.<ref name="Asian Recorder - Volume 2"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Sudan relations}}

Sudan maintains a positive relationship with Pakistan on the basis of religion, as they are both Muslim-majority states. The relationship relies on shared values of anti-colonialism and common allies.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Hassan |date=2022-03-23 |title=Sudan and Pakistan Strengthen Trade Ties |url=https://thediplomaticinsight.com/sudan-and-pakistan-strengthen-trade-ties/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=The Diplomatic Insight |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patriot |first=Daily |date=2017-01-29 |title=Exploring Sudan & Pakistan Relations |url=https://dailythepatriot.com/exploring-sudan-pakistan-relations/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Daily The Patriot |language=en-US}}</ref> Pakistani troops were also deployed to Sudan as part of the UN peacekeeping force during the second Sudanese civil war.<ref name=":4" />
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|{{Flag|Tanzania}}||<!--Date started-->
|Pakistan maintains a High Commission in [[Dar es Salaam]], Tanzania.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Tanzania/ |title=High Commission Of Pakistan In Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126234446/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Tanzania/ |archive-date=26 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Tunisia}}||19 August 1957||Diplomatic relations between the two states were established19 August 1957.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=9th SESSION OF PAKISTAN-TUNISIA JOINT COMMISSION HELD IN TUNIS – Ministry of Foreign Affairs |url=https://mofa.gov.pk/9th-session-of-pakistan-tunisia-joint-commission-held-in-tunis/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Tunisia relations}}

The two countries are members of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation|OIC]], and the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] and share similar regional and international concerns. There is also a preferential trade agreement between the two states.<ref name=":5" />
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|{{Flag|Uganda}}||1 August 1965||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1965<ref name="Pakistan News Digest Volumes 13-15"/>

Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in [[Kampala]]. Pakistan also provide scholarships to Ugandan students under its technical assistance programme.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/Printer_Friendly/June/PR_Print_184_08.htm |title=Foreign Minister's Meetings in Kampala |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230659/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/Printer_Friendly/June/PR_Print_184_08.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Zambia}}||1972
|Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1972<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
Zambia maintains a General Honorary Consulate in Islamabad, whereas Pakistan's embassy in Zimbabwe is also accredited as High Commission to Zambia.<ref name="EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN IN ZIMBABWE" /> In February 2008, an 11-member Pakistan Trade Delegation visited Lusaka for exploring bilateral trade cooperation.
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|{{Flag|Zimbabwe}}||November 1980||Both countries established diplomatic relations in {{dts|November 1980}}<ref name="Africa"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Zimbabwe relations}}

Pakistan is represented in Zimbabwe by an [[embassy]] in [[Harare]]. The Pakistani government has pledged to always "stand by Zimbabwe in its challenging times and continue to render assistance in every way possible in an effort to cement the already cordial relations between the two countries.<ref name="allafrica.com" /> Pakistan has also helped in structuring Zimbabwe's Armed Forces, The first Head of the [[Air Force of Zimbabwe]] was also
a [[Pakistan Air Force]] Officer Air Marshal [[Azim Daudpoto]] who served as a Commander of the [[Air Force of Zimbabwe]] from July 1983 to January 1986."<ref name="allafrica.com">{{Cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200807140643.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007161625/http://allafrica.com/stories/200807140643.html|url-status=dead|title=allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Pakistan Pledges Continued Support to Country|archivedate=7 October 2012|website=allafrica.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200602/10/eng20060210_241469.html |title=People's Daily Online – Zimbabwe, Pakistan to cement trade relations |publisher=English.peopledaily.com.cn |date=10 February 2006 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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===Americas===

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|{{Flag|Argentina}}||15 October 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1951.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Acuerdo por notas reversales estableciendo Relaciones Diplomáticas entre el Gobierno Argentino y el gobierno de Pakistán |url=https://tratados.cancilleria.gob.ar/tratado_ficha.php?id=lKOrmw== |access-date=17 August 2023 |website=Biblioteca Digital de Tratados |language=es}}</ref> In 2002, the countries signed an agreement to boost their trade relations.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Pakistan – Argentina Trade Relationship |url=https://tdap.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pak-Argentina-Wrap.pdf |journal=Trade Development Authority of Pakistan}}</ref>{{Main|Argentina–Pakistan relations}}

A memorandum of Understanding with the National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Argentina and the Pakistan Academy of Sciences was signed in 2008<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://aaj.tv/2008/12/pakistan-argentina-signs-mou-on-scientific-cooperation/ |title=Pakistan, Argentina signs MoU on scientific cooperation &#124; Aaj News |access-date=22 February 2017 |archive-date=22 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222195137/http://aaj.tv/2008/12/pakistan-argentina-signs-mou-on-scientific-cooperation/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The two states signed another memorandum of understanding on cooperation in sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues in relation to trade ties between the Ministry of National Food Security and Research of Pakistan and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TLTP |date=2020-10-23 |title=Pakistan, Argentina agree to expand trade, political ties |url=https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/10/23/pakistan-argentina-agree-to-expand-trade-political-ties/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Profit by Pakistan Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Belize}}||21 October 2015 ||
* Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 October 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2015/10/23/belize-and-pakistan-establish-diplomatic-relations/|title=Belize and Pakistan establish diplomatic relations|date=23 October 2015|website=The San Pedro Sun |last1=Cowo |first1=Janelle}}</ref>
* Both countries are members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].

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|{{Flag|Brazil}}||1948||Diplomatic relationship between Brazil and Pakistan commenced in 1948.<ref name="Razzaq">{{Cite web |last=Razzaq |first=Hafsa |date=2021-05-10 |title=Pakistan-Brazil Relations and Future Aspirations |url=https://defencejournal.com/2021/05/10/pakistan-brazil-relations-and-future-aspirations/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Defence Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> Trade Relations between Brazil and Pakistan were established in 1982. Pakistan's current Commercial Counsellor to Brazil is Dr Muhammad Babar Chohan.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}

{{Main|Brazil–Pakistan relations}}

Brazil was the first nation in South America to recognize Pakistan, in 1948, and to establish an embassy in Pakistan's former capital Karachi <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-13 |title=Keen to exploit full potential of bilateral ties with Pakistan: Brazilian envoy |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/11/13/keen-to-exploit-full-potential-of-bilateral-ties-with-pakistan-brazilian-envoy/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Razzaq"/> The two states cooperate in fields like defense, education, and import/export, despite some objection from India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seminar on "Pakistan-Brazil Relations" |url=https://qau.edu.pk/seminar-on-pakistan-brazil-relations/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan and Brazil will keep working closely to strengthen bilateral relations – Ministry of Foreign Affairs |url=https://mofa.gov.pk/pakistan-and-brazil-will-keep-working-closely-to-strengthen-bilateral-relations/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Canada}}||May 1949||{{Main|Canada–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan is represented through its High Commission in [[Ottawa]] and consulates in [[Toronto]], [[Montreal]] and [[Vancouver]]. Canada is represented through its High Commission in [[Islamabad]] and consulate in [[Karachi]]. The value of the bilateral trade relationship between Pakistan and Canada was close to C$694 million (approximately US${{To USD|694|CAN|year=2011|round=yes}} million) in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiapacific.ca/sites/default/files/filefield/CanPak_Conference.pdf |title=Introduction |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> There are also extensive people to people links between Canada and Pakistan with an estimated 22,000 Pakistanis living in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/pakistan/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/index.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=10&menu=L |title=Canada-Pakistan Relations |publisher=Canadainternational.gc.ca |date=21 September 2012 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510063323/http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/pakistan/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/index.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=10&menu=L |archive-date=10 May 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Cuba}}||28 October 1955||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 October 1955<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan-Cuba General Profile |url=http://embacuba.cubaminrex.cu/Default.aspx?tabid=3917 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070623040321/http://embacuba.cubaminrex.cu/Default.aspx?tabid=3917 |archive-date=23 June 2007 |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=official site embassy Cuba}}</ref>{{Main|Cuba–Pakistan relations}}

Relations between the two countries strengthened after Cuba provided humanitarian assistance to the victims of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Haris |date=2022-12-15 |title=Decoding Pakistan-Cuba Relations |url=https://thediplomaticinsight.com/decoding-pakistan-cuba-relations/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=The Diplomatic Insight |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Third Round of Pakistan-Cuba Bilateral Political Consultations Held – Ministry of Foreign Affairs |url=https://mofa.gov.pk/third-round-of-pakistan-cuba-bilateral-political-consultations-held/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2008, the Pakistani cabinet authorized negotiations for the establishment of a Joint Economic Commission, that was finalized in 2009.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Hilali |first=A. Z |date=2016 |title=Sixty Years of Pakistan-Cuba Diplomatic Relations (1955-2015) |url=http://www.nihcr.edu.pk/Latest_English_Journal/Jul-Dec%202016%20No.2/1.%20Pakistan-Cuba-60%20Years,%20AZ%20Hilali.pdf |journal=2 Pakistan Journal of History and Culture |volume=ol.XXXVII, No.2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-17 |title=Pakistan and Cuba to sign agreement for JEC |url=http://www.brecorder.com/news/3636896 |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Brecorder |language=en}}</ref> Both nations continue to strengthen the bilateral relations especially in the fields of higher education, agriculture, industry and science and technology and have also held talks for military cooperation.<ref name=":6" />
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|{{Flag|Guyana}}||10 November 1967||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 November 1967.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with which Guyana has Establishment Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/diplomatic-relations/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216065040/https://www.minfor.gov.gy/diplomatic-relations/ |archive-date=16 February 2019 |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=minfor.gov.gy }}</ref>

Guyana along with Suriname is one of the only 2 member states of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation|OIC]] in the Americas. Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in Guyana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Guyana_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014436/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Guyana_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=31 May 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> The Muslims of Guyana provided moral support for the Independence of Pakistan. Many of the Muslims from British Guiana even took Pakistani citizenship after the Independence of Pakistan in 1947 and migrated to Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.guyana.org/pakistan_creation.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514235604/http://www.guyana.org/pakistan_creation.pdf|url-status=dead|title=RAYMOND S. CHICKRIE and DEEN AMEERULLAH, "The Overseas Hindustani Muslim Community of British Guiana and Pakistan, 1947," June 27, 2008.|archive-date=14 May 2011}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Jamaica}}||19 January 1963||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 January 1963.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with which Jamaica has Established Diplomatic Relations |url=http://mfaft.gov.jm/jm/establishment-of-diplomatic-relations |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308040029/http://mfaft.gov.jm/jm/establishment-of-diplomatic-relations |archive-date=8 March 2016 |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=mfaft.gov.jm }}</ref>

Pakistan's ambassador to the USA is accredited as Pakistan's non-resident High Commissioner to Jamaica.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2007/April/PR_121_07.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230750/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2007/April/PR_121_07.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Mexico}}||19 January 1955||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 January 1955<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hoy conmemoramos el 68 aniversario de relaciones diplomáticas entre México y Pakistán |url=https://twitter.com/SRE_mx/status/1616070471748820997 |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=Relaciones Exteriores |language=es}}</ref>{{Main|Mexico–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan maintains an embassy in [[Mexico City]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mofa.gov.pk/mexico/ |title=Embassy Of Pakistan In Mexico |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref> and Mexico is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/iran |title=Embajada de México en Iran |publisher=Sre.gob.mx |access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref> Both countries are also working on Mechanism of Bilateral Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest for Mexico and Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sre.gob.mx/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146&catid=27&Itemid=322 |title=Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores &#124; Gobierno &#124; gob.mx |access-date=18 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728054014/https://www.gob.mx/sre |archive-date=28 July 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Paraguay}}||23 October 1967
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Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 October 1967.<ref name="abc.com.py"/>

Pakistan maintains an embassy in [[Argentina]] which is accredited to [[Paraguay]] and a consulate in [[Asuncion]].<ref>[http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/Paraguay_GB.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014513/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/Paraguay_GB.htm|date=31 May 2011}}</ref> [[Paraguay]] maintains an embassy in [[Egypt]] accredited to [[Pakistan]] and an honorary consulate in [[Islamabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mre.gov.py/paginas/representaciones/Embajadas.asp?CodRepresentacion=36&tipo=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314182544/http://www.mre.gov.py/paginas/representaciones/Embajadas.asp?CodRepresentacion=36&tipo=1|url-status=dead|title=Embajadas Egipto|archivedate=14 March 2012|website=www.mre.gov.py}}</ref> Government ministers met in 2005 to explore potential trade opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://old.paktribune.com/news/index..html?102423|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904011537/http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?102423|url-status=dead|title=News not found.|archive-date=4 September 2015|website=Paktribune}}</ref> Bilateral trade in 2010 totaled US$2.4 million per year and growing yearly.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediex.gov.py/userfiles/file/An%E1lisis%20de%20Potencial%20de%20Mercado%20-%20Pakist%E1n%202010.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.rediex.gov.py |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005205758/http://www.rediex.gov.py/userfiles/file/An%E1lisis%20de%20Potencial%20de%20Mercado%20-%20Pakist%E1n%202010.pdf |archive-date=5 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pakistan exports carpets, and has one of the most feared militaries in the world also g side with surgical instruments to Paraguay, whereas Paraguay exports pharmaceuticals<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fpcci.com.pk/trade-with-countries/Paraguay.pdf |title=Paraguay: General Information |publisher=Fpcci.com |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723052003/http://www.fpcci.com.pk/trade-with-countries/Paraguay.pdf |archive-date=23 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Suriname}}||25 April 1977||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1977.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Pakistan Horizon - Volume 30 |publisher=Pakistan Institute of International Affairs. |year=1977 |pages=94}}</ref>

Pakistan and Suriname both maintain friendly and cooperative relations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press24-11-09.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306014350/http://www.pid.gov.pk/press24-11-09.htm |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> Many of Suriname [[Hindustani people|Hindustani]] Muslim speak Urdu, and maintain cultural link in Pakistan. Surinamese Islamic Association maintains its umberalla headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radio10.sr/content/view/7710/8/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317075255/http://www.radio10.sr/content/view/7710/8/|url-status=dead|title=DEFAULT FOOTER|archivedate=17 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Trinidad and Tobago}}||1963||
Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1963 when Mr. [[S. M. Khan]], Pakistan High Commissioner in Canada, had been cross-appointed concurrently as High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago.<ref name="The Diplomat Volume 6"/>

Pakistan maintains a consulate general in North Trinidad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/TRINIDAD_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014542/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Green_Book/TRINIDAD_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=31 May 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> Trinidad is also home to a sizeable number of [[Islam in Trinidad and Tobago|South Asian Muslims]] who draw links with Pakistan. During the 2010 Pakistan floods, [[Congress of the People (Trinidad and Tobago)|Trinidad Congress of the People]] party donated US$33,000 worth of aid to Pakistan flood victims.<ref>{{cite web|author=Agile Telecom Ltd. and Xidemia |url=http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,127830.html |title=Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday |publisher=newsday.co.tt |date=20 September 2010 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|United States}} || 15 August 1947 ||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1947<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Pakistan |url=https://history.state.gov/countries/pakistan |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=history.state.gov}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–United States relations}}
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|{{Flag|Uruguay}}||1964||
Pakistan has an honorary consulate in [[Montevideo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://embassy-finder.com/pakistan_in_montevideo_uruguay|title=Pakistani Honorary Consulate in Montevideo, Uruguay|website=embassy-finder.com}}</ref> As of 2014 the Pakistani ambassador to Argentina, Imtiaz Ahmad was accredited to Uruguay.<ref>Gobernación de la Provincia de Córdoba. ''[http://prensa.cba.gov.ar/gobernacion/primera-visita-oficial-a-cordoba-del-embajador-de-pakistan/ Primera visita oficial a Córdoba del Embajador de Pakistán] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530163504/http://prensa.cba.gov.ar/gobernacion/primera-visita-oficial-a-cordoba-del-embajador-de-pakistan/ |date=30 May 2016}}''</ref><ref>''The News''. ''[http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-6-103971-Naela-Chohan-for-enhancing-ties-with-Latin-American-countries Naela Chohan for enhancing ties with Latin American countries] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016163257/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-6-103971-Naela-Chohan-for-enhancing-ties-with-Latin-American-countries |date=16 October 2014}}''</ref> In 2006 a commercial agreement was celebrated between Pakistan and [[Mercosur]] (a trade bloc of which Uruguay is part).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parlamento.gub.uy/htmlstat/pl/acuerdos/acue-ap-34800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130023207/http://www.parlamento.gub.uy/htmlstat/pl/acuerdos/acue-ap-34800.htm|url-status=dead|title=Pakistan-Mercosur|archive-date=30 November 2015}}</ref> There is a Pakistan-Uruguay Chamber of Commerce.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cncs.com.uy/camaras_binacionales/pakistan/ |title=Chamber of Commerce |access-date=24 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224074818/http://www.cncs.com.uy/camaras_binacionales/pakistan/ |archive-date=24 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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===Asia===

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|{{Flag|Afghanistan}}||29 February 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 February 1948.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Antony Best, Great Britain. Foreign Office, Michael Partridge, Paul Preston |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aTyk_neEmg0C&dq=Pakistan+and+Afghanistan+exchange+at+ambassadorial+29+february+1948&pg=PA172 |title=British Documents on Foreign Affairs--reports and Papers from the Foreign Office Confidential Print: Burma, Ceylon, India and Pakistan, October 1947-December 1948 | date=23 December 2023 |publisher=2000 |pages=112 | isbn=9781556557682 |access-date=7 November 2023}}</ref>{{Main|Afghanistan–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Armenia}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Armenia–Pakistan relations}}
* Diplomatic relations have not been established as Pakistan is the only country in the world which does not recognize Armenia as a country.
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|{{Flag|Azerbaijan}}||9 June 1992||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1992<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Islamic Republic of Pakistan |url=https://www.mfa.gov.az/en/category/asia-and-oceania/the-islamic-republic-of-pakistan |access-date=28 April 2023 |website=Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref>{{Main|Azerbaijan–Pakistan relations}}
Pakistan recognized independence of [[Azerbaijan]] 1991 (the second country after [[Turkey]]) and the two countries established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Pakistan was one of the first countries to open its embassy in [[Baku]].
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|{{Flag|Bahrain}} ||14 October 1971||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 October 1971.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations |url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=73&language=en-US&Country=Islamic%20Republic%20of%20Pakistan |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bahrain}}</ref>{{Main|Bahrain–Pakistan relations}}

[[Islamabad]] and [[Manama]] enjoy close co-operations between the two in many fields of brotherhood.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Joint initiatives between Bahraini and Pakistani governments have started to further bilateral trades that reached $250 million in 2007.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan Army also maintains an Infantry Battalion and a Squadron of Tanks in Bahrain{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Bangladesh}} ||3 October 1975 ||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 October 1975.<ref name="ReferenceE"/>{{Main|Bangladesh–Pakistan relations}}
Relations between the [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]] and the [[People's Republic of Bangladesh]] are influenced by the fact that Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan until 1971, when it achieved independence after the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]. As part of [[Shimla Agreement]], India sought to make sure that Pakistan would take steps to recognize Bangladesh. Pakistan established full diplomatic relations with Bangladesh on 18 January 1976, and relations improved in the following decades. Both Bangladesh and Pakistan are members of the Commonwealth.
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|{{Flag|Bhutan}} ||15 December 1988||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1988.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations |url=http://www.mfa.gov.bt/?page_id=59 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103092929/http://www.mfa.gov.bt/?page_id=59 |archive-date=3 November 2017 |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Royal Government of Bhutan }}</ref>{{main|Bhutan-Pakistan relations}}

Both countries are member of [[SAARC]]. Trade and bilateral relationship between the two countries can be largely regarded as being insignificant, and the diplomatic relationship as being largely symbolic.
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|{{Flag|Brunei}}||9 February 1984||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 February 1984.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/br_Pakistan.aspx |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brunei Darussalam}}</ref>{{Main|Brunei–Pakistan relations}}

Diplomatic relationship between [[Pakistan]] and [[Brunei]] are very warm and friendly, this is primarily because both are Muslim countries and member of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan maintains a High Commission in Brunei,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mofa.gov.pk/brunei-darussalam/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023145046/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Brunei/|url-status=dead|title=Brunei Darussalam High Commission – Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archive-date=23 October 2012|website=mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> and Brunei has a High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. To further foster ties between the 2 countries, Brunei-Pakistan Friendship Association (BPFA) was created in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bt.com.bn/home_news/2008/05/10/brunei_pakistan_association_launched|title=Brunei-Pakistan association launched|work=The Brunei Times|access-date=21 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221170432/http://www.bt.com.bn/home_news/2008/05/10/brunei_pakistan_association_launched|archive-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Cambodia}}||18 January 1957||{{Main|Cambodia–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan has an embassy in [[Phnom Penh]] although Cambodia does not have an embassy in Pakistan.
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|{{Flag|China}} ||21 May 1951<ref name="auto2"/>||{{Main|China–Pakistan relations}}

[[Diplomatic relations]] between Pakistan and the People's Republic of China (PRC) were established on 21 May 1951, shortly after the retreat of the [[Republic Of China]] in 1949.<ref>{{cite web |title=PAKISTAN AND CHINA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS – Ministry of Foreign Affairs |date=January 2020 |url=https://mofa.gov.pk/pakistan-and-china-diplomatic-relations/ |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> While initially ambivalent towards the idea of a Communist country on its borders, Pakistan hoped that the PRC would be a reliable friend. [[India]] had recognised the PRC a year before, and Indian Prime Minister Nehru also hoped for closer relations because India was afraid of the PRC. However, with escalating border tensions leading to the 1962 Sino-Indian war, the PRC and Pakistan formed an alliance and India got badly beaten by China. India surrendered and called for retreat. China controlled the area what belonged to China. However, Pakistan and China sorted their border lines [[Trans-Karakoram Tract]] professionally.
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|{{Flag|Cyprus}}||1961||Pakistan's support for [[Northern Cyprus]] creates tension between the two countries.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-pakistan-s-statements-on-occupied-areas |title=Cyprus protests Pakistan’s statements on occupied areas |work=Kathimerini |date=16 February 2025 |access-date=28 April 2025}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Georgia}}||12 May 1994||Pakistan ambassador to [[Azerbaijan]] is accredited to be the non-residential ambassador to Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?sec_id=345&lang_id=ENG |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia – Islamic Republic of Pakistan |publisher=Mfa.gov.ge |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604191247/http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?sec_id=345&lang_id=ENG |archive-date=4 June 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|India}} ||15 August 1947||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1947 when has been appointed first Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Mr. Zahid Hussain.<ref name="auto3"/>{{Main|India–Pakistan relations}}

Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained by a number of historical and political issues, and are defined by the violent [[Partition of India|partition of British India]] in 1947, the [[Kashmir dispute]] and the numerous [[Indo-Pakistani wars|military conflicts]] fought between the two nations. Consequently, even though the two [[South Asia]]n nations share historic, cultural, geographic, and economic links, their relationship has been plagued by hostility and suspicion.

India and Pakistan have fought in numerous armed conflicts since their independence. There are three major wars that have taken place between the two states, namely in 1947, 1965 and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. In addition to this was the unofficial [[Kargil War]] and some border skirmishes.

Both India and Pakistan are member states of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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|{{Flag|Indonesia}}||28 April 1950<ref name="rri.co.id" />||{{Main|Indonesia–Pakistan relations}}
[[Indonesia]] has its embassy in [[Islamabad]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kbri-islamabad.go.id/ |title=Welcome to Indonesian Embassy, Islamabad |publisher=Kbri-islamabad.go.id |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322184807/http://www.kbri-islamabad.go.id/ |archive-date=22 March 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and a consulate in [[Karachi]] and Pakistan has its embassy in [[Jakarta]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Indonesia/ |title=Embassy Of Pakistan In Indonesia |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219001523/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Indonesia/ |archive-date=19 December 2012}}</ref> and a consulate in [[Medan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pakistan.visahq.com/embassy/Indonesia/ |title=Embassy of Pakistan in Indonesia |publisher=VisaHQ |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928225815/http://pakistan.visahq.com/embassy/indonesia/ |archive-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Bilateral trade between the two countries is US$800 million but they hope to increase this to US$2 billion.<ref>[http://www.developing8.org/2010/03/29/pakistan-ri-trade-could-reach-2-billion/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420000516/http://www.developing8.org/2010/03/29/pakistan-ri-trade-could-reach-2-billion/|date=20 April 2012}}</ref> Both nations are members of the [[Developing 8]] and [[Jim O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Gatley#Next Eleven|Next Eleven]] countries.
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|{{Flag|Iran}} ||23 August 1947||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 August 1947 when Pakistan and Iran have agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives.<ref name="auto5">{{Cite book |last=Atique Zafar Sheikh, Mohammad Riaz Malik |title=Quaid-e-Azam and the Muslim World Selected Documents, 1937-1948 |publisher=Royal Book Company |year=1990 |pages=262}}</ref>{{Main|Iran–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Iraq}}||1947||{{Main|Iraq–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Israel}}||'''No formal diplomatic relations'''||{{Main|Israel–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Japan}}||28 April 1952||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 April 1952<ref name="pakistanembassytokyo.com"/>{{Main|Japan–Pakistan relations}}

Tokyo and [[Islamabad]] have had healthy relations with each other since the foundation of their diplomacy in 1952. Japan has been part of funding the country with machines to access [[Groundwater|ground water]], as well as aid for improving its [[Sewerage|sewer and drainage systems]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/InfoJapan/Press%202015/May/JPNEMPAK%2015-15.html|title=Japan is to provide Japanese Small and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs') Products worth 500 million yen (approximately US $ 4.2 million) to support socio-economic development in KP and Balochistan|website=Embassy of Japan in Pakistan|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-date=24 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024010724/http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/InfoJapan/Press%202015/May/JPNEMPAK%2015-15.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/InfoJapan/Press%202014/November/JPNEMPAK%2014-51.html|title=Japan provides ¥3.6 billion (Rs.3.2 billion) to strengthen weather forecasting and mitigate urban floods in Pakistan|website=Embassy of Japan in Pakistan|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-date=24 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024011038/http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/InfoJapan/Press%202014/November/JPNEMPAK%2014-51.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other major projects funded by the Japanese government include the Indus Highway Project, a number of power projects in various [[province]]s of Pakistan, Rural Roads Construction Project and the Children Hospital PIMS Islamabad Project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/JapanPakistanRelations/political-overview.pdf|title=Japan-Pakistan Relations Overview|website=Embassy of Japan in Pakistan|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-date=22 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722033207/http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/JapanPakistanRelations/political-overview.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Presently the [[Kohat Tunnel|Kohat Tunnel Project]] and the [[Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project|Ghazi Brotha Dam Project]] are being completed with the help of the Japanese private and [[government contractor]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jica.go.jp/english/our_work/evaluation/oda_loan/post/2006/pdf/project31_full.pdf|title=Kohat Tunnel Construction Project (I)-(III)|website=Japanese International Cooperation Agency}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wapda.gov.pk/index.php/projects/hydro-power/operational/ghazi-barotha/item/39-project-implementation-of-ghazi-barotha-hydro-power-project|title=Implementation of Ghazi Barotha Hydro Power Project|website=Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221122929/http://www.wapda.gov.pk/index.php/projects/hydro-power/operational/ghazi-barotha/item/39-project-implementation-of-ghazi-barotha-hydro-power-project|archive-date=21 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Jordan}}||29 December 1947||{{Main|Jordan–Pakistan relations}}

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 December 1947 when Mr. Mohammad Pasha El Shuraiki, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Transjordan to Pakistan, presented his credentials.<ref name="Pakistan Affairs Volumes 1-3"/>

There are close relations between Jordan and Pakistan.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} [[Princess Sarvath El Hassan|Princess Sarvath]] wife of Prince Hassan is originally a Pakistani. At the international level Pakistan and Jordan have similar views such as the Israel/Palestine issue.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Kazakhstan}}||24 February 1992||{{Main|Kazakhstan–Pakistan relations}}

Relations between the two countries began when Pakistan recognized Kazakhstan on 20 December 1991. On 24 February 1992, diplomatic and consular relations were established during an official visit by Kazakhstani president [[Nursultan Nazarbayev]] to Pakistan.<ref name="kzmfa">{{Cite web|url=http://portal.mfa.kz/portal/page/portal/mfa/en/content/policy/cooperation/asia_africa/03|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419065721/http://portal.mfa.kz/portal/page/portal/mfa/en/content/policy/cooperation/asia_africa/03|url-status=dead|title=Wayback Machine|archivedate=19 April 2012|website=portal.mfa.kz}}</ref> Kazakhstan is an emerging market for Pakistani goods.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epb.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=MzU5d |title=Full Service Interactive Agency – MAGSNET LIMITED |publisher=Epb.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717084656/http://www.epb.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=MzU5d |archive-date=17 July 2012 }}</ref>
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|{{Flag|North Korea}}||9 November 1972||{{Main|North Korea–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{flag|South Korea}}||<!--Date started-->7 November 1983<ref name="mofa.go.kr" />
| {{Main|Pakistan–South Korea relations}}
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|{{Flag|Kuwait}}||21 July 1963||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 1963 when Kuwait opened an embassy in Islamabad.<ref name="kuna.net.kw">{{Cite web |date=21 July 2018 |title=Today in Kuwait's history |url=https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2738067&Language=en |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)}}</ref>{{Main|Kuwait–Pakistan relations}}

After the end of the first Gulf War in 1991, Pakistani army engineers were involved in a programme of mine clearance in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ispr.gov.pk/front/main.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090405212950/http://www.ispr.gov.pk/front/main.asp|url-status=dead|title=:: ISPR :: Inter Services Public Relations - PAKISTAN|archive-date=5 April 2009|access-date=9 December 2020}}</ref> Kuwait was also the first country to send aid to isolated mountain villages in Kashmir after the quake of 2005,<ref>[http://www.ajk.gov.pk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2746&Itemid=47] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231075253/http://www.ajk.gov.pk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2746&Itemid=47|date=31 December 2014}}</ref> also offering the largest amount of aid in the aftermath of the quake, US$100 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4333218.stm |title=South Asia &#124; Race to save earthquake survivors |work=BBC News |date=12 October 2005 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Kyrgyzstan}}||10 May 1992||{{Main|Kyrgyzstan–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan extended diplomatic recognition to the Kyrgyz Republic on 20 December 1991. A Protocol for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan was signed on 10 May 1992.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Laos}}||15 July 1955|| {{Main|Laos–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Lebanon}}||15 September 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 September 1948.<ref name="S. A. R. Bilgarami 1949 53"/>{{Main|Lebanon–Pakistan relations}}

Lebanon and Pakistan have good relations.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan has also been a steadfast supporter of Lebanon particularly when it was invaded by Israel.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Additionally, Pakistan has extended moral, diplomatic and material support to Lebanon and refuses to recognize Israel officially, as a legitimate country in solidarity with the Palestinian, Lebanese and other Middle Eastern countries.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Malaysia}}||1957||{{Main|Malaysia–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan has its High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has its High Commission in Islamabad.
Pakistan has brotherly relations with Malaysia. Both are members of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]] and the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. There is a trade and cultural pact between the two countries, under which the import and export of various goods is done on fairly large scale.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Both countries enjoy close relations and links of mutual friendship and the cooperation has further strengthened.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Maldives}}||26 July 1966||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 July 1966.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2023 |title=Countries with which the Republic of Maldives has established Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.gov.mv/en/files/dpl-full-country-list-as-of-11-may-2023--8993.pdf |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629032804/https://www.gov.mv/en/files/dpl-full-country-list-as-of-11-may-2023--8993.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{Main|Maldives–Pakistan relations}}

[[The Maldives]] and Pakistan are culturally very close in sharing a Sunni majority. Islamabad supports the Maldivian position in the territorial dispute over the southern Indian colony of [[Minicoy Island]] in the [[Lakshadweep]], whose population is Muslim by faith.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Both the Maldives and Pakistan are member states of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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|{{Flag|Mongolia}}||6 July 1962||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 July 1962.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2020 |title=List of countries maintaining diplomatic relations with Mongolia |url=http://www.mfa.gov.mn/old/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diplist-2020-draft-20200729.pdf |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Diplomatic and Consular List Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928021439/http://www.mfa.gov.mn/old/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diplist-2020-draft-20200729.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Pakistan and Mongolia maintain cordinal diplomatic relationship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press10-07-2010.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502174302/http://pid.gov.pk/press10-07-2010.htm |archive-date=2 May 2013}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Myanmar}}
|1 August 1947
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1947.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations |url=http://myanmarbsb.org/_site/diplomatic-relations/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712174127/http://myanmarbsb.org/_site/diplomatic-relations/ |archive-date=12 July 2023 |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Brazil}}</ref>
{{Main|Burma–Pakistan relations|Burmese people in Pakistan}}
Pakistan has an embassy in [[Yangon]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Embassy Of Pakistan In Myanmar |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/myanmar/default.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023213958/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/myanmar/default.aspx |archive-date=23 October 2012 |access-date=24 November 2012 |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> and Burma has an embassy in Islamabad.<ref>{{cite web |title=Myanmar Embassy, Islamabad |url=http://www.mofa.gov.mm/myanmarmissions/pakistan.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113145635/http://www.mofa.gov.mm/myanmarmissions/pakistan.html |archive-date=13 November 2012 |access-date=24 November 2012 |publisher=Mofa.gov.mm}}</ref> In January 2012, President Asif Ali Zardari paid a state visit to Yangon, Burma where he met [[Aung San Suu Kyi]] and conferred her the "Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Award for Democracy" for her long struggle for democracy. Zardari's children were also present in the ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |author=APP |date=25 January 2012 |title=Benazir Bhutto Award for Democracy: Zardari honours Aung San Suu Kyi – The Express Tribune |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/326938/zardari-confers-benazir-bhutto-award-for-democracy-on-suu-kyi/ |access-date=24 November 2012 |publisher=Tribune.com.pk}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Nepal}}||20 March 1960||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 March 1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nepal – Pakistan Relations |url=https://pk.nepalembassy.gov.np/nepal-pakistan-relations/ |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=Embassy of Nepal Islamabad, Pakistan}}</ref>{{Main|Nepal–Pakistan relations}}

Despite an extensive 1982 trade agreement, the volume of bilateral trade remains comparatively small at [[U.S. dollar|US$]]4.8 million.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan-Nepal trade relations improving day by day: Ambassador |url=https://www.nation.com.pk/14-Dec-2022/pakistan-nepal-trade-relations-improving-day-by-day-ambassador |access-date=31 May 2023 |work=The Nation |date=14 December 2022}}</ref> Pakistan's total exports to Nepal are worth US$1.631 million while Nepal's exports to Pakistan tally US$3.166 million.<ref name="FPCCI">[http://www.daily.pk/business/business/55-business/4092-pakistan-and-nepal-bilateral-trade-to-be-improved.html]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> Both countries have recently{{when|date=January 2011}} stepped up efforts to promote bilateral trade, especially in textiles, [[oilseeds]], extraction of [[oil]] and tourism; Pakistan also offered a US$5 million [[line of credit]] to Nepal.<ref name="FPCCI" /><ref name="VS">{{cite web |url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/GD06Df03.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050407191029/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/GD06Df03.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 April 2005 |title=Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan |publisher=Atimes.com |date=6 April 2005 |access-date=24 November 2012 }}</ref><ref name="IP">{{cite news|last=Sharma |first=Sushil |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4389647.stm |title=South Asia &#124; Nepal, Pakistan in economy talks |work=BBC News |date=29 March 2005 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> Nepal and Pakistan are signatories to the [[South Asia Free Trade Agreement]] (SAFTA) and members of the [[South Asian Economic Union]].
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|{{Flag|Oman}}||15 October 1971||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1971, when Pakistani Consulate-General in Muscat upgraded to Embassy<ref name="auto7"/>{{Main|Oman–Pakistan relations}}

The relationship between [[Muscat]] and [[Islamabad]] is warm, because it is the nearest [[Arab]] country to Pakistan and the fact that some 30% of Omanis are of Balochi origin from Pakistan's [[Balochistan (Pakistan)|Balochistan]] province having settled in Oman over a hundred years ago.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Until 1958, [[Gwadar]] was part of [[Oman]] but was transferred to Pakistan in that year after being sold.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Palestine}}||18 January 1989||Diplomatic relations established on 18 January 1989<ref name="Foreign Affairs Pakistan Volume 16"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Palestine relations}}

Pakistan fully supports the proposal of the creation of an independent Palestinian state. Due to Pakistan's pro-Palestinian stance, [[Israel-Pakistan relations|bilateral relations between Pakistan and Israel]] have continuously wavered over the last few years. Pakistan has also declined to recognise the state of Israel until the "liberation of Palestine" will take place.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200509/02/eng20050902_206013.html |title=People's Daily Online – Musharraf says Pakistan not to recognize Israel |work=English.peopledaily.com.cn |date=2 September 2005 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Philippines}}||8 September 1949
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 September 1949.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2022 |title=The Republic of the Philippines and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan celebrate 73 years of formal diplomatic relations today, September 8! |url=https://twitter.com/DFAPHL/status/1567794353720139776 |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=DFA Philippines}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Philippines relations}}
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|{{Flag|Qatar}}
|16 December 1972
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 December 1972.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Summary of World Broadcasts: Far East, Part 3. |publisher=Monitoring Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation |year=1972}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}||September 1947||Both countries established diplomatic relations in September 1947<ref name="pakistaninksa.com"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations}}

Saudi Arabia has also provided extensive religious and educational aid to Pakistan.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Saudi Arabia remains a major destination for immigration amongst Pakistanis, the number of whom living in Saudi Arabia stands between 900,000 and 1 million.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}

Saudi Arabia is the largest source of [[petroleum]] for Pakistan.<ref name="BCQ">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4669904.stm |title=South Asia &#124; Saudi king holds Pakistan talks |work=BBC News |date=2 February 2006 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> It also supplies extensive financial aid to Pakistan and [[remittance]] from Pakistani migrants to Saudi Arabia is also a major source of foreign currency.<ref name="GCS">{{cite news |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/politics-economics/india-pakistan-trade-with-gulf-hits-36bn-57549 |title=India-Pakistan trade with Gulf hits $36bn  |access-date=28 January 2024}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Singapore}}||17 August 1966<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/FM_Speeches/22_11_10.html |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230813/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/FM_Speeches/22_11_10.html |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
| {{Main|Pakistan–Singapore relations}}
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|{{Flag|Sri Lanka}}||May 1948||{{Main|Pakistan–Sri Lanka relations}}
[[Sri Lanka]]'s ties with Pakistan have always been good, ever since Pakistan established its small mission in then-Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) in circa 1948–1949.<ref name="Sri Lanka">{{Cite web|url=http://www.vifindia.org/article/2011/may/18/Redefining-Sri-Lanka%E2%80%93Pakistan-Ties-an-Indian-Perspective|title=Redefining Sri Lanka – Pakistan Ties an Indian Perspective|website=Vivekananda International Foundation}}</ref> Since then, these relations have gradually developed into very close and cordial ties. Pakistan has been supplying military equipment to the [[Sri Lanka Armed Forces]] since 1999.<ref name="Sri Lanka" /> Pakistan has pledged since 2009 to assist in military training and intelligence to form a joint terror fighting force for their two countries.<ref name="Bilateral Relations" /> There is a Pakistani High Commission located in Sri Lanka and a Sri Lankan High Commission sit"Sri Lanka"uated in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slhcpakistan.org/|title=High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pakistan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakistanhc.lk/|title=The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Syria}}||1948||{{Main|Pakistan–Syria relations}}

Both countries were on the [[silk route]] through which civilizational exchanges took place for centuries, Islamic missionaries that introduced [[Islam]] after 711 AD were from [[Syria]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} During the [[Yom Kippur War]] of 1973 (usually referred to as the Ramadan war in Pakistan) several Pakistani pilots assisted the Syrian air force.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defencejournal.com/apr99/golan.htm |title=Shahbaz Over Golan |publisher=Defencejournal.com |date=26 April 1974 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-date=23 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213417/http://www.defencejournal.com/apr99/golan.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2005 Syria and Pakistan agreed on mutual cooperation in the fields of science and technology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/379242/pakistan-syria-to-promote-cooperation-in-s-t|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207065250/http://www.dawn.com/2005/01/07/nat15.htm|url-status=dead|title=Pakistan, Syria to promote cooperation in S&T|date=7 January 2005|archive-date=7 February 2005|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Taiwan}} ||14 August 1947 – 4 January 1950||
{{Main|Pakistan-Taiwan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Tajikistan}}||6 June 1992||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 June 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Relations of Tajikistan with Pakistan |url=https://mfa.tj/en/main/view/23/relations-of-tajikistan-with-pakistan |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Tajikistan relations}}

The [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]], established diplomatic relationship with the [[Republic of Tajikistan]] in 1992, but cooperation between these two countries started from 1991.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Geographically Tajikistan is the nearest Central Asian State to Pakistan – fourteen kilometres between two countries. Many Tajiks have immigrated to Pakistan, notably in the city of [[Ishkoman]] where they have integrated into the local population.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{flag|Thailand}}||10 October 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 October 1951.<ref name="Thailand-Pakistan Relations"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Thailand relations}}Establishing cordial relationships started in 1951, and since has grown into a close diplomacy as trade value between the two nations has grown over US$1 billion. Pakistani universities account for 600 students from Thailand. Thailand enjoyed in 2013 over seventy five thousand tourists from Pakistan. Overall, relations are warm and social and economic exchanges are well developed and continuing to grow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thaiembassy.org/islamabad/en/relation|title=Thailand-Pakistan Relations|website=Thai Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Turkey}}||<!--Date started-->November 1947<ref name="Turkey-Pakistan Relations">{{Cite web |title=Turkey-Pakistan Relations |url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey-pakistan-relations.en.mfa |access-date=6 October 2020 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref>||{{Main|Pakistan–Turkey relations}}
* [[Pakistan]] has an embassy in [[Ankara]] and a Consulate General in [[Istanbul]].
* Turkey has an embassy in [[Islamabad]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://islamabad.be.mfa.gov.tr/|title=Türkiye Cumhuriyeti İslamabad Büyükelçiliği|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> and Consulates General in [[Karachi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://karaci.bk.mfa.gov.tr/|title=Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Karaçi Başkonsolosluğu|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=6 October 2020|archive-date=26 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426212203/http://karaci.bk.mfa.gov.tr/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Lahore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aksam.com.tr/guncel/turkiye-dunyada-en-cok-temsilciligi-olan-6-ulke/haber-580158|title=Türkiye dünyada en çok temsilciliği olan 6. ülke|date=26 December 2016 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
* Both countries are members of [[Asia Cooperation Dialogue]], [[Economic Cooperation Organization]], [[OIC]] and [[WTO]].
* Trade volume between the two countries was US$856 million in 2019 (Pakistan's exports/imports: 306/550 million USD).<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-commercial-and-economic-relations-with-pakistan.en.mfa| title= Turkey-Pakistan Economic and Trade Relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
* [[Yunus Emre Institute]] has a local headquarters in [[Karachi]] and [[Lahore]].
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|{{Flag|Turkmenistan}}||9 May 1992||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 May 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=States with which Turkmenistan established diplomatic relations |url=https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/55?breadcrumbs=no |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Turkmenistan relations}}

Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize [[Turkmenistan]] as an independent country in December 1991.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Exchange of high-level visits during the last 10 years give credence to the fact that Pakistan and Turkmenistan have laid foundation of mutually beneficial relations, friendship and understanding.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} The two countries have signed 21 Agreements and Memoranda of understanding in the fields of oil and gas, transport, energy, trade, science and culture.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|United Arab Emirates}}||13 January 1972||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 January 1972<ref name="News Review on West Asia"/>{{Main|Pakistan–United Arab Emirates relations}}

Pakistan was the first country to accord formal recognition to the [[UAE]] on its achieving independence.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation have progressed steadily ever since.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} These relations date back to the UAE's formation in 1971, and have since evolved into wide-ranging co-operation in various fields. UAE has been a major donor of economic assistance to Pakistan.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Uzbekistan}}||10 May 1992||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=States with which the Republic of Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations |url=https://www.uzbekistan.org.ua/en/foreign-policy/states-with-which-the-republic-of-uzbekistan-established-diplomatic-relations.html |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Ukraine}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations}}

Relations between the two states were established when the republic of Uzbekistan became independent following the collapse of the USSR, the relations between the two countries were initially strained by the situation in [[Afghanistan]] which both countries border as they supported different factions Afghan factions.<ref name="BBC">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4322925.stm |title=Asia-Pacific &#124; Musharraf signs Uzbek agreements |work=BBC News |date=6 March 2005 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>

However relations improved after the fall of the Taliban, both countries seeking to improve relations for the sake of trade, Pakistan wishing to gain access to Central Asian markets and landlocked Uzbekistan to access ports on the Indian Ocean.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Vietnam}}||8 November 1972||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 November 1972.<ref name="Islamic Republic of Pakistan"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Vietnam relations}}
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|{{Flag|Yemen}}
|4 February 1952
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 February 1952<ref name="G.P. Maisonneuve"/>
|}

===Europe===

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! style="width:12%;"| Formal relations began
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|{{Flag|Albania}}||27 July 1965||
Pakistan's diplomatic relations with Albania are very cordial given that Albania is the{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}, and only European country with [[Organization of Islamic Cooperation|OIC]] membership.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> In Dec 2006, Albanian Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Anton Gurakqui visited Pakistan to hold bilateral consultation with Pakistani political leadership. Pakistan also offers training facilities to young Albanian bureaucrats in the field of banking, finance, management and diplomacy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2006/Dec/PR_367_06.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |date=14 December 2006 |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230925/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2006/Dec/PR_367_06.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Austria}}||13 June 1953||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 June 1953<ref name="auto"/>{{Main|Austria–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Belgium}}||20 February 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 February 1948.<ref name="Belgisch staatsblad Issues 92-121"/>{{Main|Belgium–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}||16 November 1994||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 November 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dates of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.mvp.gov.ba/vanjska_politika_bih/bilateralni_odnosi/datumi_priznanja_i_uspostave_diplomatskih_odnosa/default.aspx?id=6 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina}}</ref>{{Main|Bosnia and Herzegovina–Pakistan relations}}

Both nations share close relations on the grounds of religion and politics.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan was a staunch supporter of Bosnia during the civil war.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan sent in UN Peacekeeping forces to the former Yugoslavia during the [[Yugoslav wars]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan and Bosnia have a free trade agreement.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Belarus}}||3 February 1994||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 February 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Political Relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan |url=https://pakistan.mfa.gov.by/en/political_bilateral_relations/#:~:text=Diplomatic%20relations%20between%20the%20Republic,established%20on%20February%203%2C%201994. |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Belarus relations}}
Belarus' [[Minsk Tractor Works]] has played a key role in supplying [[tractor]] to Pakistan<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.by/en/press/news/2005-07-26-1.html] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and establishing the tractor assembly plant in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fectotractors.com/ |title=Fecto Belarus Tractors Limited, Pakistan |publisher=Fectotractors.com |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111023939/http://www.fectotractors.com/ |archive-date=11 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Belarus and Pakistan have also signed agreements on trade-economic cooperation and investments protection.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.by/en/press/news/2004-07-23-6.html] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Pakistan ambassador to [[Russia]] is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Belarus; however, Belarus maintains an embassy in Islamabad since 2014. In May 2007, Pakistan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar made an official visit to Belarus and meet with high-ranking government officials of Belarus.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/May/PR_148_07.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |date=31 May 2007 |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230843/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/May/PR_148_07.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Bulgaria}}||15 June 1965||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 June 1965<ref name="Pakistan-Bulgaria Relations"/>{{Main|Bulgaria–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Croatia}}||20 July 1994||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 July 1994<ref>{{Cite web |title=Date of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://mvep.gov.hr/foreign-policy/bilateral-relations/date-of-recognition-and-establishment-od-diplomatic-relations/22800 |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Republic of Croatia Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs}}</ref>

Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in [[Zagreb]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Croatia_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702025527/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Croatia_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=2 July 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Czech Republic}}||27 September 1950||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 1950<ref name="thediplomaticinsight.com"/>{{Main|Czech Republic–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Denmark}}||13 October 1949||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 October 1949.<ref name="pakistanembassy.dk"/>{{Main|Denmark–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Finland}}||12 January 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 January 1951.<ref name="formin.finland.fi"/>{{Main|Finland–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|France}}||2 December 1947||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 December 1947<ref name="Liste Chronologique">{{Cite journal |title=Liste Chronologique des Ambassadeurs, Envoyés Extraordinaires, Ministres Plénipotentiaires et Chargés D'Affaires de France à L'Étranger Depuis 1945 |url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/maep0035-0120_cle8a5377.pdf |journal=Diplomatie.gouv.fr |language=fr |pages=87 |access-date=15 December 2023}}</ref>{{rp|87}}{{Main|France–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan and France have high levels of diplomatic meetings and are in good terms with one another.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} However, these good relations haven't been around very long.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Trade between Pakistan and France is increasing and France has donated large funds to help Pakistan with its economic problems.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Germany}}||15 October 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1951.<ref name="Pakistan: Steckbrief"/>{{Main|Germany–Pakistan relations}}

Germany and Pakistan enjoy closely cordial relations.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Germany has taken large measures to aid the [[South Asia]]n country in its economic and governmental hardship.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Commercial trade between Berlin and [[Islamabad]] has also been very essential in recent years seeing as Germany is Pakistan's fourth largest trade partner.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Also, Germany is home to [[Pakistanis in Germany|35,081 Pakistani immigrants]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Overall, the two nations have almost always had a friendly bond.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Greece}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Greece–Pakistan relations}}

In modern times, Pakistan's first embassy in [[Athens]] was opened in 1975. Greece established an embassy in [[Islamabad]] in 1987. There are around 32,500 Pakistani people living and working in Greece.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Holy See}}||6 October 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 October 1951<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations Of The Holy See |url=https://holyseemission.org/contents/mission/diplomatic-relations-of-the-holy-see.php |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations}}</ref>{{Main|Holy See–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Hungary}}||26 November 1965||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 November 1965<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambassador's Message |url=https://iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/nagykoeveti-koeszoento |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813072036/https://iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/nagykoeveti-koeszoento |archive-date=13 August 2019 |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Embassy of Hungary Islamabad}}</ref>{{Main|Hungary-Pakistan relations}}

Since 1970, Hungary has an embassy in [[Islamabad]] and an honorary consulate in [[Karachi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/PK/HU |title=FĹ'oldal |publisher=Mfa.gov.hu |date=21 September 2012 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-date=5 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105193836/http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/PK/hu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pakistan has an embassy in [[Budapest]]<ref>[http://www.pakistanembassy.hu/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103235528/http://www.pakistanembassy.hu/|date=3 November 2011}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Iceland}}||1976||
Pakistan maintains cordinal diplomatic relations with Iceland.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press16-06-09.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306014546/http://www.pid.gov.pk/press16-06-09.htm |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Ireland}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Ireland–Pakistan relations}}

Ireland is represented in Pakistan through its embassy in [[Riyadh]] ([[Saudi Arabia]]) and an honorary consulate in [[Karachi]]. Pakistan has an embassy in [[Dublin]]. Pakistanis continue to support the idea of unification of [[Northern Ireland]] to the [[Republic of Ireland]] which remains part of the United Kingdom after the Republic of Ireland left the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|Italy}}||7 April 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 April 1948.<ref name="auto4"/><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/qap-first-vol7/page/n43/mode/1up?q=exchange+diplomatic |title=Quaid-i-Azam Papers First Series Vol 7 |publisher=Jinnah papers, Z.H.Zaidi |year=1948 |pages=44}}</ref>{{Main|Italy–Pakistan relations}}Both nations have established respective embassies in Pakistan and Italy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ambislamabad.esteri.it/ambasciata_islamabad/it/|title=Embassy of Italy, Islamabad|website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226051624/http://www.ambislamabad.esteri.it/ambasciata_islamabad/it/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/italy/content.php?pageID=formsitaly|title=Embassy of Pakistan|website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125092921/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/italy/content.php?pageID=formsitaly|archive-date=25 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Italy has offered assistance in Pakistan's private sector in extending credit lines to finance technologies in machinery for manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unido.it/pdf/clpakistan.pdf|title=Credit Line in Pakistan|website=Unido}}</ref> Additionally, Italy has given Pakistan the opportunity to be financed the equivalent of US$100 million to advance over fifty [[Development economics|development projects]] in the nation, such as assisting acid attack victims in Punjab.<ref name="Karachi" /> Italy has shown interest in expanding energy and pharmaceutical businesses to the expansive market in Pakistan. There is even an Italian government desire for the implementation of an [[Chamber of commerce|Italian Chamber of Commerce]] in the Pakistani economic sphere.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unioncameredelveneto.it/userfiles/ID491__Pak-ItalyTradeRelationsandBusinessOpportunities.pdf|title=Pakistan – Italy Trade Relations & Business/Investment Opportunities|last=Rhemen|first=Khalid|website=Unioncamere Veneto}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Latvia}}||29 April 1996
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 April 1996<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dates of Establishment and Renewal of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/dates-establishment-and-renewal-diplomatic-relations |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Latvia}}</ref>
Latvia maintains an honorary consul in Karachi.<ref name="Karachi">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/ministry/mission/?lv=1&org=PAK|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308192058/http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/ministry/mission/?lv=1&org=PAK|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Diplomatic Missions|archivedate=8 March 2012|website=www.mfa.gov.lv}}</ref> Whereas the Pakistani ambassador to Sweden is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Latvia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/1998/feb/1968/ |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Latvian Foreign Minister Meets the Ambassador of Pakistan |publisher=Mfa.gov.lv |date=26 February 1998 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308192114/http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/1998/feb/1968/ |archive-date=8 March 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> There is also a growing number of Pakistanis (mostly university students) living in [[Riga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.draugiem.lv/pakistan |title=Lapas – Pakistan Latvia – Sākumlapa |publisher=draugiem.lv |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Liechtenstein}}||<!--Date started-->
|The Pakistani ambassador to Switzerland is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Liechtenstein. Pakistan diplomatic relations with Liechtenstein is important, despite the small size of Liechtenstein, as Liechtenstein is member of the [[European Free Trade Association]], with which Pakistan is seeking a [[free trade agreement]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/june/PR_172_07.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230931/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/june/PR_172_07.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Lithuania}}||31 May 1994
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 May 1994<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of countries with which Lithuania has established diplomatic relations |url=https://jp.mfa.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania |archive-date=10 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110123939/https://jp.mfa.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Pakistan maintains friendly diplomatic relations with Lithuania.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press15-02-2010.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |date=15 February 2010 |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503003205/http://pid.gov.pk/press15-02-2010.htm |archive-date=3 May 2013}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Luxembourg}}||22 November 1956
|Pakistan maintains cordial diplomatic relations with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press22-06-09.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306014628/http://www.pid.gov.pk/press22-06-09.htm |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> Pakistan also maintains an honorary consulate in Luxembourg.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Belgium_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014351/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Belgium_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=31 May 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Malta}}||January 1966
|{{Main|Malta–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Moldova}}||16 February 1992
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 February 1992.<ref name="Republica Islamică Pakistan"/>
The Pakistani ambassador to Romania is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Moldova.<ref>[http://ww.mofa.gov.pk/romania/]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Netherlands}}||1948
|{{Main|Netherlands–Pakistan relations}}
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|{{Flag|Norway}}||18 December 1948
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 December 1948.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 27, 1999 |title=Norges opprettelse af diplomatiske forbindelser med fremmede stater |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/globalassets/departementene/ud/vedlegg/protokoll/diplomatiske_forbindelser.pdf |access-date=2 December 2023 |website=regjeringen.no |language=no}}</ref>{{Main|Norway–Pakistan relations}}
Norway and Pakistan have strengthened ties.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Norway has an embassy in Islamabad and an honorary consulate in Lahore, whereas Pakistan has an embassy in Oslo.
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|{{Flag|Portugal}}||26 September 1949||Relationships between Portugal and Pakistan have turned cordial since 2015. The two nations recognize a potential growth in trade and social exchanges. In order to start economic relations in the right direction, [[investment policy]] and opportunities for Portuguese companies are now present.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.na.gov.pk/en/pressrelease_detail.php?id=1672|title=NA Deputy Speaker Stresses Need For Regular Interaction Between The Parliamentarians Of Pakistan And Portugal|website=National Assembly of Pakistan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226052327/http://www.na.gov.pk/en/pressrelease_detail.php?id=1672|archive-date=26 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Romania}}||15 October 1964||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1964<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations of Romania |url=https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2187 |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Romania}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Romania relations}}

Pakistan has an embassy in [[Bucharest]] and an honorary consulate in [[Iaşi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mae.ro/index.php?unde=doc&id=6021&idlnk=4&cat=6 |title=ROMÂNIA Ministerul Afacerilor Externe |publisher=Mae.ro |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> Romania has an embassy in [[Islamabad]] and an honorary consulate in [[Lahore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mae.ro/index.php?unde=doc&id=6325&idlnk=4&cat=6 |title=ROMÂNIA Ministerul Afacerilor Externe |publisher=Mae.ro |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Russia}}||1 May 1948<ref name="Pakistan.mid.ru"/>
|{{Main|Pakistan–Russia relations}}

Relations between these two countries have been strained in the past, because of Pakistan's close ties to America and its support for the [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] rebels during [[Soviet–Afghan War|the invasion by the USSR]]. However, the relations became cordinal in recent years and the Russian Army has been training in Pakistan.<ref>Khan, Muhammad Taimur Fahad. "Pakistan's Foreign Policy towards Russia." ''Strategic Studies'' 39.3 (2019): 89-104. [http://www.academia.edu/download/61306119/Pakistans_Foreign_Policy_towards_Russia_New_Directions20191122-115131-14apavi.pdf online]{{dead link|date=July 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|San Marino}}||12 April 2006||
Pakistan established diplomatic relations with San Marino on 12 April 2006. The Pakistani ambassador to Italy is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to San Marino.<ref name="mofa.gov.pk"/>
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|{{Flag|Serbia}}||15 May 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 May 1948.<ref name="Pakistan"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Serbia relations}}

Since July 2001, Pakistan has an embassy in [[Belgrade]].<ref>[http://www.pakistanembassy.org.yu/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100111033036/http://www.pakistanembassy.org.yu/|date=11 January 2010}}</ref> Serbia has now closed its embassy in Pakistan after 2001 due to financial or reciprocal reasons because Pakistan's role in the desire for [[Sanjak]]'s merger with their brethren of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] and is now represented in Pakistan through its embassy in [[Beijing]] ([[People's Republic of China|China]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.embserbia.cn/|title=Embassy of the Republic of Serbia: Beijing, China|publisher=Embserbia.cn|access-date=24 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105061243/http://www.embserbia.cn/|archive-date=5 November 2012}}</ref> However, there is a bone of contention between the two, because of the latter's close relations with, India.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.rs/Policy/Bilaterala/Pakistan/index_e.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319021505/http://www.mfa.gov.rs/Policy/Bilaterala/Pakistan/index_e.html|date=19 March 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Slovakia}}||1 January 1993||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1993<ref name="Pakistan: Základné informácie"/>

The Pakistani ambassador to Austria is cross-accredited be the non-residential ambassador to Slovakia. Relations between Pakistan and the Slovak Republic are cordial and friendly.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} The two countries have agreements on cultural cooperation and visa abolition (for diplomatic/official passport holders).{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Some well known Slovak companies like Matador and Mediprogress are active in Pakistan through their agents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/austria/contents.aspx?type=statements&id=4 |title=Embassy Of Pakistan In Austria |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028092807/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/austria/contents.aspx?type=statements&id=4 |archive-date=28 October 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Spain}}||2 September 1951||{{Main|Pakistan–Spain relations}} 
* Pakistan has an embassy in [[Madrid]].
* Spain has an embassy in Islamabad.
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|{{Flag|Switzerland}}||1 February 1949<ref>{{Cite web |title=Relations bilatérales Suisse–Pakistan |url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/pakistan/fr/home/relations-bilaterales/bilaterale.html |website=eda.admin.ch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=1er+f%C3%A9vrier+que+le+Pakistan+avait+d%C3%A9cid%C3%A9+d%27%C3%A9tablir+des+relations+diplomatiques+avec+la+Suisse+%2C+au+niveau+d%27ambassade+%2C+et+avec+...&tbm=bks |title=Cahiers de l'Institut d'études de l'Orient contemporain Volumes 31-34 |publisher=G. P. Maisonneuve |year=1955 |pages=117 |language=fr}}</ref>||{{Main|Pakistan–Switzerland relations}}
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|{{Flag|Sweden}}||1949||
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|{{Flag|Ukraine}}||16 March 1992||{{Main|Pakistan–Ukraine relations}}

Pakistan recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991. Pakistan has an embassy in [[Kyiv]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pak-emb.kiev.ua/ |title=Створення сценаріїв розгортання > Огляд скриптовых мов – Python |publisher=Pak-emb.kiev.ua |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020604150059/http://www.pak-emb.kiev.ua/ |archive-date=4 June 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Ukraine has an embassy in [[Islamabad]].<ref>[http://www.ukremb.com.pk/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070818002959/http://www.ukremb.com.pk/|date=18 August 2007}}</ref> Ukraine and Pakistan have been cooperating with each other in educational sector as well as cultural exchanges.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan and Ukraine are also heavily cooperating with each other in aerospace engineering, aerospace technologies, bio-medical sciences and science and technology.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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|{{Flag|United Kingdom}}||14 August 1947||{{Main|Pakistan–United Kingdom relations}}

Pakistan has been a member of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] since independence in 1947. It was not a member of the British Commonwealth from 1972 until 1989, because of the Commonwealth's recognition of [[Bangladesh]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} It was readmitted to full membership of the Commonwealth in October 1989. It was suspended with the overthrow of the democratically elected government in 1999. Its full membership has been reinstated with the backing of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for Pakistan's support in the War on Terrorism.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan maintains diplomatic relations with all Commonwealth countries even though it does not have its own [[High Commission]] in each capital. The U.K. also has the biggest Pakistani community outside of Pakistan.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
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===Oceania===

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! style="width:12%;"| Formal relations began
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|{{Flag|Australia}}||{{Dts|15 August 1947}}||Both countries established diplomatic relations on {{Dts|15 August 1947}}<ref name="Department of External Affairs"/>{{Main|Australia–Pakistan relations}}

Former Pakistani President [[Pervez Musharraf]] visited Australia in 2005<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4090688.stm |title=South Asia &#124; Musharraf on key Australia visit |work=BBC News |date=14 June 2005 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> and the former Prime Minister of Australia, [[John Howard]], also having extended a visit to Pakistan in 2005 as well, following the [[2005 Kashmir earthquake]] which had immensely targeted the northern areas of Pakistan. He also announced 500 new scholarships for students in Pakistan to study in Australia.<ref>[http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=7971_9253_3488_4613_717] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417033635/http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=7971_9253_3488_4613_717|date=17 April 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Fiji}}||8 March 1971||{{Main|Fiji–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan and [[Fiji]] maintain formal diplomatic relationship, they have diplomatic missions in each other's countries. Pakistan used to designate their High Commissioner to Australia as a non-residential High Commissioner to Fiji.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fiji.gov.fj/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1441:pakistan-diplomat-presents-credentials&catid=71:press-releases&Itemid=155 |title=Pakistan diplomat presents credentials |publisher=Fiji.gov.fj |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019214723/http://www.fiji.gov.fj/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1441%3Apakistan-diplomat-presents-credentials&catid=71%3Apress-releases&Itemid=155 |archive-date=19 October 2012 }}</ref> Many of Fiji's large [[Islam in Fiji|Muslim]] population maintain family links with Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=77495 |title=Pain in Pakistan |publisher=Fiji Times |date=29 December 2007 |quote=Fiji Muslim League president Hafizud Dean Khan said they were deeply saddened at the violent death of Ms Bhutto. "Pakistan has a significant Muslim population and many families in Fiji have roots and close family ties there. |access-date=16 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905091602/http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=77495 |archive-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|New Zealand}}||18 April 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 April 1951.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>{{Main|New Zealand–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan has a High Commission located in [[Wellington]] whilst New Zealand has a consulate-general in [[Karachi]]. New Zealand was party to the [[Commonwealth Heads of Government]] decision to readmit Pakistan to the [[Councils of the Commonwealth]] after the restoration of civilian rule in May 2008.
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|{{Flag|Palau}}
|22 November 2021
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations Between Pakistan and Palau as of 22 Nov. 2021 |url=https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/3952507?ln=en |access-date=27 October 2023 |website=United Nations Digital Library| date=22 November 2021 }}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Samoa}}
|7 March 1983
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 March 1983.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with Established Diplomatic Relations with Samoa |url=https://www.mfat.gov.ws/embassies/countries-with-established-diplomatic-relations-with-samoa/ |access-date=2 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Samoa}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Solomon Islands}}
|19 February 2016
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2016 |title=Diplomatic relations with Solomon Islands established |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/4378984/diplomatic-relations-with-solomon-islands-established-2016022318824 |access-date=2 December 2023 |website=Business Recorder}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Tonga}}||before 1992||
Both countries established diplomatic relations before 1992 when the High Commissioner to Australia was cross-accredited as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Tonga (resident in Canberra).<ref name="Tonga. Ministry of Foreign Affairs"/>

While Pakistan and Tonga maintain diplomatic relationships, they do not have diplomatic missions in each other's country. Pakistan exports to Tonga in 2007 was T$11,655 (approximately US${{To USD|11.655|TON|year=2011|round=yes}},000).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pmo.gov.to/tongastats/pdf/ann07.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.pmo.gov.to |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326123445/http://www.pmo.gov.to/tongastats/pdf/ann07.pdf |archive-date=26 March 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Pakistan also has bilateral visa-abolition scheme with Tonga, for all passport types of both the countries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pakboi.gov.pk/pdf/Aboltion_Agreement.pdf |title=List Of Countries With Whom Pakistan Has Visa |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226225134/http://www.pakboi.gov.pk/pdf/Aboltion_Agreement.pdf |archive-date=26 February 2012}}</ref>
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===International organizations===

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|{{Flag|Arab League}}||Non-member||{{Main|Arab–Pakistan relations}}
Pakistan is not a member nor observer of the Arab League but the two entities share a strong relationship.  Many of the Arab League nations send soldiers to train in [[:Category:Military academies of Pakistan|Pakistan's prestigious military academies]], and Pakistan frequently is in contact and collaboration with many of the Arab League nations with Pakistani pilots having flown in the two [[Arab–Israeli conflict|Arab-Israeli Wars]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scramble.nl/pk.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011217224910/http://www.scramble.nl/pk.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 December 2001|title=Pakistan Air Force – Pakistan Navy – Pakistan Army|date=17 December 2001|access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> Pakistan has also lobbied for greater representation of the Arab League within the [[United Nations Security Council|United Nation Security Council]].<ref>{{cite web|author=APP |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/24520/pakistan-calls-for-oic-arab-league-to-be-represented-in-unsc/ |title=Pakistan calls for OIC, Arab League to be represented in UNSC – The Express Tribune |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |date=29 June 2010 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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||[[ASEAN]]||Member||Pakistan is not a member of [[ASEAN]], but frequently serves as a bridge for the organization to communicate with Asian countries further in the west, with bilateral agreements between ASEAN and Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://asean.org/?static_post=joint-press-statement-of-the-first-meeting-of-the-asean-pakistan-joint-sectoral-cooperation-committee-apjscc-bali-indonesia-5-february-1999|title=Joint Press Statement of the First Meeting of the ASEAN-Pakistan Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee (APJSCC) Bali, Indonesia, 5 February 1999 – ASEAN {{!}} ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY|work=ASEAN {{!}} ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY|access-date=2 March 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> While links could still be stronger between Pakistan and the nations that compose ASEAN, both sides have expressed interest in furthering that relationship.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/04/pakistan-falls-behind-in-east-asia/|title=Pakistan Falls Behind in East Asia|last=Diplomat|first=Ahmad Rashid Malik, The|work=The Diplomat|access-date=2 March 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[Commonwealth of Nations]] - Member - See ''[[Pakistan and the Commonwealth of Nations]]''
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|{{Flag|European Union}}||Non-member||{{Main|Pakistan–European Union relations}}Pakistan and the EU share a strong economic bond that has been emphasized by both parties while sharing similar foreign policies.  The two are engaged in serious trade, and frequently work together to enhance each other's economic capability. There have been [http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cmsUpload/114922.pdf multiple summits] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303051011/http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cmsUpload/114922.pdf |date=3 March 2017}} and [https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage_en/11038/3rd%20EU-Pakistan%20Strategic%20Dialogue strategic dialogues] between Pakistan and the EU to continue to push the relationship.
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|[[International Monetary Fund|IMF]]|| 1950
|Pakistan is a full member of the IMF, and has received monetary assistance from [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]] multiple times, each time resulting in a successful bailout for Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1157609/the-imf-and-pakistan-2/|title=The IMF and Pakistan – The Express Tribune|date=7 August 2016|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=2 March 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>Pakistan : Twelfth and Final Review Under the Extended Arrangement, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Pakistan. Link to PDF on this link https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.aspx?sk=44327.0</ref> IMF also maintains a Resident Representative Office in Pakistan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imf.org/external/country/pak/rr/|title=IMF Resident Representative Office in Pakistan|access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>
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|[[Economic Cooperation Organization]]||1985||Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran founded the ECO in 1985 with plans at economic and political cooperation in the region. Through the work of this organization, Iran has [[Free-trade area|free trade agreements]] with Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan forthcoming shortly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/180579-Pakistan-Turkey-sixth-round-of-talks-on-FTA-next-week|title=Pakistan-Turkey sixth round of talks on FTA next week|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en|access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2015/01/01/214493|title=Pak-Afghan agree to further promote bilateral trade|website=Business Recorder|date=January 2015 |access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|NATO}}||Non-member||Pakistan is a [[major non-NATO ally]], a special designation from the US for certain non-NATO states, earning the status shortly into the [[War on Terror|war on terrorism]] by [[George W. Bush]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/19/world/us-will-celebrate-pakistan-as-a-major-non-nato-ally.html|title=U.S. Will Celebrate Pakistan As a 'Major Non-NATO Ally'|last=Rohde|first=David|date=19 March 2004|work=The New York Times|access-date=2 March 2017|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> This designation comes with certain benefits highlighted by special access to particular military technology or collaboration. The two have cooperated and continue to cooperate on projects like eradicating terrorism in Bosnia and Afghanistan, and offer each other logistic and military support.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_50071.htm|title=Relations with Pakistan|last=NATO|website=NATO|language=en|access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|OIC}}||1969||{{Main|Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation}}Pakistan has used the [[Organization for Islamic Cooperation]] in the past to strengthen alliances and settle disputes or disagreements. The 2nd summit of the OIC was in Pakistan, during a time in which Pakistan still did not recognize Bangladesh. Under pressure from other nations, Pakistan would invite a delegation from Bangladesh and here at this summit Pakistan would come to recognize the nation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-260226|title=Pak MPs to propose for apology to Dhaka|date=7 December 2012|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2 March 2017|language=en}}</ref> Pakistan also uses the OIC to push their position on the controversial region of [[Kashmir conflict|Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1278983|title=OIC calls for referendum on Kashmir|date=21 August 2016|work=DAWN.COM|access-date=2 March 2017|language=en}}</ref>
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|[[SAARC]]||1985||Pakistan is one of the founding members of [[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation|SAARC]], an organization focused on the economic activities of South Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idsa-india.org/an-jan9-7.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001012050442/http://idsa-india.org/an-jan9-7.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 October 2000|title=Pakistan and SAARC|website=www.idsa-india.org|access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> In 2016, a SAARC summit in Pakistan was canceled following boycotts by India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, causing some to worry about the future of the organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1286684|title=Saarc summit in Pakistan postponed after member states pull out|date=28 September 2016|work=DAWN.COM|access-date=2 March 2017|language=en}}</ref>
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|[[Shanghai Cooperation Organisation|SCO]]||2015||Pakistan and India signed on to be full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2015, with the process for instatement ending in 2017.  The organization shares many interests with Pakistan, and the new membership has been supportedwithin Pakistan and the members of the organization.<ref>{{cite web|author=APP |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/81525/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-pakistan-eyes-full-member-status/ |title=Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Pakistan eyes full member status – The Express Tribune |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |date=3 November 2010 |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|United Nations}}||1947||{{Main|Pakistan and the United Nations}}
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