Icarus
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Collision course with Iran? Impossible. Pakistan has historically enjoyed very cordial relations with Iran and is home to the largest Shia population outside of Iran.
Yes, relations may have been slightly strained in the last two decades but that is solely due to the complex geopolitical situation and not because Pakistan wishes to pursue policies that would put it at odds with Tehran. Even when relations were at their lowest ebb, Iran's cultural centers continue to function normally in Pakistan. People go there to get books, learn Farsi, attend events organized with poets and musicians from Iran. There is no effort to inculcate opposition to Iran or limit their ingress in Pakistan.
Pakistan's objective is to try and balance its relations with the GCC and Iran but never at the cost of the other. We have seen close coordination between the countries in dealing with Jundullah and I am certain that our relations with Iran will only improve in the coming years.
Yes, relations may have been slightly strained in the last two decades but that is solely due to the complex geopolitical situation and not because Pakistan wishes to pursue policies that would put it at odds with Tehran. Even when relations were at their lowest ebb, Iran's cultural centers continue to function normally in Pakistan. People go there to get books, learn Farsi, attend events organized with poets and musicians from Iran. There is no effort to inculcate opposition to Iran or limit their ingress in Pakistan.
Pakistan's objective is to try and balance its relations with the GCC and Iran but never at the cost of the other. We have seen close coordination between the countries in dealing with Jundullah and I am certain that our relations with Iran will only improve in the coming years.