Pakistan's Foreign Policy: Challenges and Implications under PML (N) 2013-2018

Abstract

Pakistan's foreign policy has been facing multiple challenges since its independence. The objective of this study is to find out the challenges and implications confronted by the government of PML (N) during 2013-2018. This government had to face several internal and external challenges mainly the political instability, weak security condition, civil-military tussle, uncertainty in Afghanistan, Yemen crisis and the materialization of CPEC project. These challenges also brought certain implications such as shrinking relations with the Golf Countries, delay in implementation of CPEC project, mistrust in relations with India and USA. This government remained successful in some areas and also failed to address fundamental issues. Thus, national consensus, strengthening foreign office and establishment of effective security mechanism are recommended for vibrant foreign policy. In this study, qualitative research design to conduct interpretive and explanatory research is used. Secondary sources especially published books, journals, reports and newspapers, etc. are used in it.