Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Security liaison officers agreed in January 2024 were to be stationed in Turbat and:
A. Zahedan
B. Tehran
C. Mashhad
D. Isfahan
Correct Answer: A
The two sides agreed to station liaison officers in Turbat and Zahedan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The high-level consultative mechanism was intended to meet:
A. Alternately in Pakistan and Iran
B. Only at the UN headquarters
C. Only in a third country
D. Every twenty years
Correct Answer: A
The foreign ministers agreed that the mechanism would meet regularly in both countries.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The January 2024 foreign ministers' meeting created a high-level mechanism at the level of:
A. Foreign Ministers
B. District police officers
C. Central bank governors only
D. University rectors
Correct Answer: A
The mechanism was designed to oversee progress on the bilateral agenda.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The 2024 visit called for the next round of the Joint Economic Commission to be the:
A. 22nd round
B. 5th round
C. 10th round
D. 50th round
Correct Answer: A
The joint statement referred to the 22nd round of JEC negotiations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The bilateral business and trade forum mentioned in the 2024 joint statement is the:
A. Joint Business Trade Committee
B. Common Customs Parliament
C. Tehran Stock Union
D. Joint Currency Council
Correct Answer: A
The parties agreed to convene the Joint Business Trade Committee.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The main bilateral economic ministerial mechanism is the:
A. Joint Economic Commission
B. Common Monetary Council
C. Indus Commission
D. Joint Defence Parliament
Correct Answer: A
The JEC reviews economic, trade, transport and energy cooperation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Iran's delegation at the 13th BPC was headed by:
A. Majid Takht-Ravanchi
B. Mohammad Javad Zarif
C. Ali Larijani
D. Hassan Rouhani
Correct Answer: A
The Iranian Deputy Minister for Political Affairs led the delegation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
At the 13th BPC, the Pakistan delegation was led by:
A. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch
B. The Chief Justice
C. The Finance Secretary
D. The Governor of Balochistan
Correct Answer: A
Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led Pakistan's delegation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The 13th round of Pakistan–Iran Bilateral Political Consultations was held in:
A. Islamabad on 17 November 2025
B. Tehran on 1 January 2026
C. Quetta on 22 August 2024
D. Lahore on 4 March 2004
Correct Answer: A
The 13th BPC was held in Islamabad on 17 November 2025.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The 12th round of Pakistan–Iran Bilateral Political Consultations was held in:
A. Tehran in June 2023
B. Islamabad in January 2024
C. Karachi in May 2023
D. Mashhad in March 2004
Correct Answer: A
The 12th BPC took place in Tehran on 17–18 June 2023.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The regular Foreign Secretary-level forum between Pakistan and Iran is called:
A. Bilateral Political Consultations
B. Strategic Arms Council
C. Joint Currency Board
D. River Water Commission
Correct Answer: A
BPC reviews the full spectrum of political, economic and security relations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Which principle frequently appears in Pakistan–Iran multilateral positions?
A. Sovereignty and territorial integrity
B. Colonial acquisition
C. Forced regime change
D. Permanent occupation
Correct Answer: A
Both governments repeatedly emphasize sovereignty, non-interference and territorial integrity.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Both countries are associated with China's:
A. Belt and Road Initiative
B. Marshall Plan
C. New Deal
D. Schengen system
Correct Answer: A
The two states have identified BRI connectivity as a field of cooperation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The two countries have called for enhanced cooperation between ECO and:
A. SCO
B. NATO
C. EU only
D. NAFTA
Correct Answer: A
The 2024 joint statement noted that SCO–ECO cooperation could support regional development.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan and Iran both support a peaceful, sovereign and independent:
A. Afghanistan
B. Greenland
C. Iceland
D. Australia
Correct Answer: A
Afghanistan is a major subject of bilateral regional coordination.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The 2024 joint statement supported peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue based on:
A. Dialogue, international law and the will of the people
B. Military conquest
C. Permanent partition by outside powers
D. A common currency vote
Correct Answer: A
The statement emphasized peaceful means and international law.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan and Iran coordinate at multilateral forums on issues including:
A. Palestine and Islamophobia
B. Only Antarctic research
C. Only European fisheries
D. Only Arctic shipping
Correct Answer: A
Their joint statements show close positions on Palestine, Islamophobia and regional sovereignty.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The 2024 joint statement identified which forum as important for regional security and development?
A. SCO
B. NATO
C. EU
D. AU
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan and Iran described the SCO as an important regional platform.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan and Iran are both full members of the:
A. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C. Arab League
D. Commonwealth
Correct Answer: A
Iran joined the SCO as a full member after Pakistan had already become a member.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan and Iran are both founding members of the:
A. D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation
B. G7
C. G20
D. European Free Trade Association
Correct Answer: A
Both are members of the D-8 group of developing Muslim-majority economies.