Pakistan has geographical and political importance in the world due to its special location. Pakistan is of unparalleled geographical importance as all the trade routes of Central Asia pass through Pakistan. The defense, military, economic and political importance of the region in which Pakistan is located is significant for the following reasons:
1. Trade Route
Pakistan is connected to China in the north. The Karakoram highway connects China and Pakistan by land. This highway is built by cutting the rocks of Karakoram Range and it is an important trade highway between China and Pakistan. Pakistan has very friendly relations with China.
2. Land and Sea Routes
Pakistan is close to the oil producing Gulf countries (countries around the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar, etc.) and it lies between the Muslim world, which stretches from Morocco in the west to Indonesia in the east. The industrial development of many Western countries depends on oil production of the Gulf countries. This oil is shipped to other countries via the Arabian Sea, and Karachi is a major port in the Arabian Sea. Pakistan provides land and sea services to Afghanistan for trade. Karachi is an international sea port and airport. It connects Europe to Asia by air and sea. All the countries that want to connect with the Middle East and Central Asia cannot ignore the location of Pakistan.
3. Good Relations with Different Countries
Wakhan is a narrow strip of land of Afghanistan in the north of Pakistan, which separates Pakistan's northern border from Tajikistan. Pakistan has very cordial relations with this Central Asian country. India is located in the east of Pakistan and Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam to the far east. Pakistan has very good relations with all these countries. Iran is located on the southwestern border of Pakistan. Pakistan, with Iran and Turkiye, is a founding member of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). As a result of this cooperation, very friendly relations have been established between all the member countries. These countries have signed a number of agreements of mutual interest. Pakistan has very friendly relations with Muslim countries in the Middle East and the Gulf. Countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are a second home for Pakistan.