Pakistan Studies XII - Chapter No.8: Pakistan And The Comity Of Nations - Short Questions And Answers

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Pakistan And The Comity Of Nations
Short Questions And Answers

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(D) Write:-

(i) The names of international organs which Pakistan is an active member of:
Ans: Pakistan has also been active in many international organizations like:

• The United Nation (UN)
• Non-Aligned Moment (NAM)
• Organization Of Islamic Conference (OIC)
• Economic Co-operation Organization (ECO) OR Regional Co-operation for Development (RCD)

(ii) The names of some important institutions of the UN:
Ans: The following are some important institution of UN:

1. Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO)
2. World Health organization (WHO)
3. United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
4. United Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
5. United Nations High Commission for Refugee (UNHCR)
6. International Labour Organization (ILO)
7. World Bank / International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (WB/IBRD)
8. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(iii) The name of three subsidiary bodies of the organization of the Islamic Conference:
Ans: Subsidiary Organs of the Organization of Islamic Conference

• Statistical, Economic, Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)
• Research Center for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA)
• Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
• Islamic Center for the Development of Trade (ICDT)
• International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA)
• Islamic Solidarity Fund and its Waqf (ISF)

(iv) The full name of NAM
Ans: NAM stands for Non Aligned Movement.

(v) The present name of the Regional Cc-operation for Development?
Ans: The present name of the Regional Cc-operation for Development (RCD) is Economic Co-operation Organization (ECO).

(vi) The steps, Economic Co-operation Organization has taken in the realm of industrial-development.
Ans: The following steps have been taken in this respect:

1. To develop trade with an unhampered movement of goods and services between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey.
2. To prepare and implement plans for achieving the common objectives.
3. To introduce identical postal and telegraphic tariff in these countries.
4. To establish closer liaison between chambers of commerce and industry of these three countries leading to the emergence of a regional chamber of commerce and industry.
5. To improve the existing facilities of communications and transportation between the three nations through better roads, increased postal and telegraphic communication along with improved railway system and the air traffic. It is also programmed to have an efficient and strong regional airline.
6. To enhance co-operation in shipping leading to the establishment of a joint regional shipping unit.
7. To promote regional tourism in the three countries and abolish visa system.
8. To co-operate in science and technology.
9. To promote cultural relationship and to introduce scholarships for higher education.
10. To promote friendly feelings and co-operation at the level of people through regional cultural centers.

More Short Question Answers

Q.1: Write down the problems highlighted in 2^nd Islamic summit conference?
Ans: Some of the problems highlighted were:

1. The problem of the Middle East, with particular reference to Palestine.
2. Liberation of East Jerusalem and all other occupied Arab territories from the clutches of Israel.
3. Eradication of illiteracy and poverty from the Muslim World.
4. The Issue exploitation of the under-developing countries.
5. Friendship and co-operation among the Muslim States.

Q.2: What main decisions were taken in ECO Summit held on March 1995 at Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan?
Ans: The main decisions were as under:

1. The established of ECO Bank
2. Air and Sea agreement, and
3. Re-Insurance agreement.

Q.3: Write down the five principles of 'Panchshela'?
Ans: The participating countries in first conference of NAM endorsed five principles called 'Panchshela' for mutual relationship. These principles are:

1. Respect for each other's sovereignty and integrity.
2. Refrainment from all forms of aggression
3. Non-interference in the internal affairs of others.
4. Equality and mutual co-operation.
5. Peaceful co-existence.

Q.4: Write down the aim and objectives of UN?
Ans: The aims and objects of the UN are described in its charter as under:-

1. The establish international peace and security.
2. To take such collective steps which minimize the chances of threatening the world peace; aggression to be checked and all international disputes be settled according to justice and international law.
3. To maintain friendly relations on equality basis by respecting the independence, sovereignty and autonomy of each other. To refrain from interfering in the internal matters of each other.
4. To promote international co-operation for solving the economic, social, cultural and other human problems and to respect human rights and basic freedoms without discrimination as to colour, language, faith or sex.
5. To play a main role in maintaining uniformity in all actions to achieve the above objectives.

Q.5: Write down basic principles of Pakistan's foreign policy?
Ans: Following are the basic principles of Pakistan's foreign policy:

1. Protection of its independence and sovereignty.
2. Respect for the independence and sovereignty of other states.
3. Non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.
4. Strict adherence to the United Nations Charter.
5. Promotion of human rights, peace and harmony in the world.
6. Eliminating racial discrimination and supporting right to self-determination.

By ICS (Institute Of Commerce & Science)
Q.1: Of which organization is R.C.D the abbreviated form. What is its new name?
Ans. RCD stands for "Regional Co-operation Development" and the new name is ECO (Economics Co operation Organization).

Q.2: Of which organization is SAARC the abbreviation?
Ans. The word SAARC stands for South Asian Association, for Regional Co-operation.

Q.3: Write the names of the member countries of SAARC organization.
Ans. The names of the member countries of SAARC are as follows:

1. Pakistan
2. India
3. Bangladesh
4. Sri Lanka
5. Nepal
6. Bhutan
7. Maldives

Q.4: When was U.N.O formed? What was the number of its member countries till September 1998?
Ans. The U.N.O (United Nation Organization) was established on October 24, 1945 its membership till 1998 was 187 Nation - States.

Q.5: When and where was second Islamic Summit conference held?
Ans. The second Islamic Summit conference was held in February, 1974 in Lahore.

Q.6: Of which organization are UNICEF, UNHCR and UNESCO the abbreviation?
Ans. Abbreviations:

• UNICEF: United Nations International Children Emergency Fund.
• UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
• UNESCO: United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Q.7: When did Pakistan became a member of United Nation?
Ans. Pakistan became member of United Nation on September 30, 1947.

Q.8: Of which organizations are NADRA and IMF abbreviated form?
Ans. NADRA stands for National Data base and Registration Authority,
IMF stands for International Monetary Fund.

Q.9: Name the agencies or institutes of Islamic conference?
Ans: Agencies of Islamic Conference

1. Islamic Development Bank
2. International News Agency
3. The Organization of Broad Casting of Islamic States
4. The Organization of the Seats of Islamic countries
5. Islamic Unity Fund
6. Al - Qudus Fund

By Anees Hussain (Prepared by Sir Haris Basim)