Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan-Saudi defence cooperation became particularly institutionalized from the:
A. 1930s only
B. 1920s
C. 1960s onward
D. After 2015 only
Correct Answer: C
Defence links developed over decades through training, advisory roles, exercises and Pakistani military deployments in the Kingdom.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Which geographic fact makes Pakistan's management of Saudi-Iran relations especially sensitive?
A. Pakistan shares a land border with Saudi Arabia
B. Pakistan shares a land border with Iran
C. Saudi Arabia borders India
D. Iran borders China only
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan directly borders Iran while maintaining exceptionally close relations with Saudi Arabia, creating a recurring balancing challenge.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan's preferred diplomatic posture between Saudi Arabia and Iran is generally one of:
A. Balancing relations and avoiding sectarian bloc politics
B. Permanent alignment against Saudi Arabia
C. Permanent alignment against Iran
D. Complete disengagement from the Gulf
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan has deep ties with Saudi Arabia but also shares a border and important interests with Iran, encouraging a balanced regional approach.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Why did Pakistan welcome Saudi-Iran rapprochement in 2023?
A. It ended the OIC
B. It dissolved the GCC
C. It created a South Asian currency
D. It was expected to promote regional peace and stability
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan considered reduced Saudi-Iran tensions beneficial for regional stability and consistent with Islamabad's preference for de-escalation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan welcomed the March 2023 restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which was facilitated by:
A. United States
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Russia
Correct Answer: C
The Saudi-Iran agreement announced in March 2023 was facilitated by China, and Pakistan welcomed it as a contribution to regional peace.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's first official visit to Saudi Arabia after taking office in 2022 took place on:
A. 20-22 December 2022
B. 28-30 April 2022
C. 10-12 August 2022
D. 1-3 January 2022
Correct Answer: B
Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia from 28 to 30 April 2022, reinforcing high-level political engagement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in 2022 in:
A. Islamabad
B. Lahore
C. Peshawar
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: A
Islamabad hosted the 48th OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, reflecting Pakistan's continued engagement with Saudi Arabia and the wider OIC.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The 17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan in December 2021 was convened by Saudi Arabia and hosted by:
A. Qatar
B. Turkey
C. Indonesia
D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: D
Saudi Arabia called for the extraordinary OIC meeting and Pakistan hosted it in Islamabad on 19 December 2021.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Saudi Arabia has generally acknowledged Pakistan's role regarding Afghanistan as:
A. No role at all
B. A role limited to trade sanctions
C. A facilitative role for peace and stability
D. A colonial role
Correct Answer: C
Joint statements have recognized Pakistan's facilitative efforts concerning peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan has repeatedly condemned missile and drone attacks against Saudi territory by:
A. ASEAN
B. Houthis
C. African Union
D. NATO
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia's security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan has publicly supported which Saudi climate initiatives?
A. Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative
B. European Green Deal only
C. Amazon Fund
D. Arctic Council Green Plan
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan welcomed Saudi Arabia's Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative as regional climate and environmental efforts.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
A recurring diplomatic feature of Pakistan-Saudi relations is:
A. Absence of high-level visits
B. Permanent neutrality toward all Muslim causes
C. Prohibition on defence cooperation
D. Mutual support in multilateral forums
Correct Answer: D
The two countries regularly coordinate and support one another at multilateral forums, especially on Muslim-world and regional issues.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
In the 2021 Pakistan-Saudi joint understanding, the two sides emphasized dialogue between Pakistan and India particularly over:
A. Arab League membership
B. Sir Creek only
C. Kashmir and outstanding disputes
D. Afghanistan's constitution
Correct Answer: C
The 2021 joint statement supported dialogue between Pakistan and India and referred particularly to Jammu and Kashmir and other outstanding issues.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council is primarily intended to:
A. Manage only Hajj quotas
B. Provide strategic direction and coordinate multi-sector cooperation
C. Replace both countries' foreign ministries
D. Create a single currency
Correct Answer: B
The SPSCC institutionalizes high-level coordination on political, security, economic and other areas rather than focusing on one sector.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Which high-level bilateral mechanism was operationalized to provide strategic direction to Pakistan-Saudi relations?
A. Pakistan-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council (SPSCC)
B. South Asian Energy Council
C. Indus-Gulf Commission
D. Riyadh-Islamabad Customs Union
Correct Answer: A
The Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council is the highest-level institutional platform designed to steer cooperation across sectors.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is located in:
A. Islamabad
B. Riyadh
C. Doha
D. Jeddah
Correct Answer: D
The OIC's General Secretariat is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are both founding/important members of which Muslim-world organization?
A. MERCOSUR
B. ASEAN
C. OIC
D. EU
Correct Answer: C
Both states work closely through the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on issues affecting the Muslim world.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The Pakistani city Faisalabad was renamed in 1977 primarily to honor:
A. King Saud of Saudi Arabia
B. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia
C. Shah Faisal of Jordan
D. Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz
Correct Answer: B
Lyallpur was renamed Faisalabad in honor of King Faisal, reflecting his symbolic standing in Pakistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is named after:
A. King Faisal
B. King Saud
C. King Salman
D. King Khalid
Correct Answer: A
The Faisal Mosque was named in honor of Saudi King Faisal, whose government supported the project and who enjoyed strong ties with Pakistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Which Saudi monarch became especially associated with close Pakistan-Saudi ties during the 1960s and 1970s?
A. King Fahd
B. King Abdullah
C. King Khalid
D. King Faisal
Correct Answer: D
King Faisal is remembered in Pakistan for exceptionally warm political relations and support for Muslim causes.