Pakistan Iran | MCQs

Explanation

The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, visited Pakistan for the first time in March 1950.

This visit strengthened Pakistan-Iran diplomatic relations, leading to future alliances like RCD (1964) and ECO (1985).

Explanation

NEW PAKISTAN BOUNDARIES DETAILED ACCORDING TO ASURVEY OF PAKISTAN

Explanation

• Iran border is 909 KM long.
• It is located in the west.

The list of Pakistan's borders:

• India to the east.
• Iran to the west.
• Afghanistan to the northwest.
• China to the northeast.
• Arabian Sea to the south.

Explanation

D-8 is the economic group of Nine Muslim countries.

The D-8 is an organization of nine Developed countries:

Short trick to learn D-8 BETii - MNP

1. Bangladesh
   
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey
9. Azerbaijan

India is not a member of the D-8 

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The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Headquarters: İstanbul, Türkiye

D8 was Established in Istanbul in 1997.

The Founder of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation: Necmettin Erbakan

Explanation

The most significant development in Pakistan-Iran relations in January 2024 was the border clashes

Date: 16 January – 18 January 2024 (2 days)

Location: Balochistan, Pakistan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Result:

Inconclusive

Both sides agree to a ceasefire

Explanation

Pakistan and Iran inaugurated the first border market and an electricity transmission line on May 18, 2023.

Located in the remote village of Balochistan`s Mand town, the marketplace is the first of six to be constructed along the Pakistan-Iran border under a 2012 agreement signed by the two sides.

Explanation

In 1958, Iran and Pakistan signed an agreement in Tehran to clarify their border

History

They were both members of the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) during the Cold War.

Iran helped Pakistan in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani Wars. 

In 2004, Pakistan and Iran signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).

The agreement became operational in 2006. 

Explanation

ü  Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal opened another official border crossing point with Iran here on December 19, 2020.

ü  After Taftan, Gwadar Ramdhan is the second international border crossing point between Iran and Pakistan. Taftan has been facing tremendous pressure as it is used for trade and by thousands of pilgrims every year.