Pakistan Foreign Relations MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. : Which country is Pakistan’s largest trading partner?
(A) China
(B) United States
(C) India
(D) Saudi Arabia

2. : Pakistan became a member of the United Nations (UN) in which year?
(A) 1945
(B) 1947
(C) 1956
(D) 1971

3. : Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Nepal
(D) Iran

4. : Pakistan’s membership in which international organization has often been a subject of debate due to its nuclear program?
(A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
(C) World Health Organization (WHO)
(D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

5. : What is the primary objective of Pakistan’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
(A) Economic cooperation
(B) Military alliance
(C) Cultural exchange
(D) Counter-terrorism cooperation

6. : Which country is NOT a neighbor of Pakistan?
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Turkey
(C) Iran
(D) China

7. : Pakistan is a signatory to which major international climate agreement?
(A) Kyoto Protocol
(B) Paris Agreement
(C) Montreal Protocol
(D) Copenhagen Accord

8. : The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, is between Pakistan and which country?
(A) India
(B) China
(C) Afghanistan
(D) Iran

9. : Which international organization has played a significant role in providing aid to Pakistan for development projects?
(A) World Health Organization (WHO)
(B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(C) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
(D) World Bank

10. : Pakistan is a member of which regional security organization?
(A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
(B) Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
(C) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
(D) European Union (EU)

11. : What is the significance of Pakistan’s membership in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
(A) It aligns Pakistan with Western powers
(B) It provides a platform for neutral diplomacy
(C) It promotes military alliances
(D) It increases dependence on superpowers

12. : Which country has historically been a major ally of Pakistan in the Middle East region?
(A) Iran
(B) Saudi Arabia
(C) Israel
(D) United Arab Emirates (UAE)

13. : Pakistan has strong cultural ties with which country due to historical connections?
(A) United States
(B) Russia
(C) Afghanistan
(D) Turkey

14. : Pakistan is a founding member of which international organization?
(A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
(B) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
(C) Commonwealth of Nations
(D) Arab League

15. : What is the primary purpose of Pakistan’s engagement with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)?
(A) Military cooperation
(B) Economic integration
(C) Cultural exchange
(D) Space exploration

16. : Pakistan’s relationship with which neighboring country is often strained due to territorial disputes?
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Iran
(C) India
(D) China

17. : Which country has been a key partner of Pakistan in addressing the issue of terrorism and extremism?
(A) Afghanistan
(B) United States
(C) Iran
(D) Saudi Arabia

18. : Which international organization provides humanitarian assistance to Pakistan during natural disasters?
(A) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
(B) World Food Programme (WFP)
(C) Red Cross
(D) International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

19. : Pakistan is a member of which major regional trade bloc?
(A) European Union (EU)
(B) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
(C) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
(D) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

20. : Pakistan has a strategic partnership with which country in the field of defense and security?
(A) Russia
(B) China
(C) United Kingdom
(D) Germany

21. : Which country is considered as Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” due to close diplomatic and military ties?
(A) Russia
(B) China
(C) United States
(D) Saudi Arabia

22. : Pakistan is a significant contributor to peacekeeping missions under the auspices of which international organization?
(A) United Nations (UN)
(B) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
(C) European Union (EU)
(D) African Union (AU)

23. : Which country is a major recipient of Pakistan’s exports?
(A) United States
(B) China
(C) Afghanistan
(D) India

24. : Pakistan shares a maritime border with which country?
(A) India
(B) Iran
(C) Oman
(D) Sri Lanka

25. : Pakistan is a member of which international organization that focuses on counter-terrorism efforts?
(A) Interpol
(B) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
(C) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
(D) Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)

26. : Which international organization played a key role in facilitating peace talks between Pakistan and the Taliban?
(A) United Nations (UN)
(B) European Union (EU)
(C) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
(D) United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

27. : Pakistan’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is aimed at enhancing:
(A) Political influence
(B) Economic connectivity
(C) Military capabilities
(D) Cultural exchanges

28. : Which international organization oversees Pakistan’s compliance with nuclear non-proliferation agreements?
(A) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
(B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
(C) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
(D) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)

29. : Pakistan’s membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strengthens its:
(A) Military capabilities
(B) Economic resilience
(C) Cultural ties
(D) Counter-terrorism efforts

30. : The Kartarpur Corridor, facilitating Sikh pilgrims from India to visit a shrine in Pakistan, is a recent initiative aimed at:
(A) Promoting religious tourism
(B) Strengthening bilateral ties
(C) Enhancing trade relations
(D) Facilitating diplomatic dialogue