1. ` Presentation at Tor Vergata University, Rome
“Pakistan as an anchor of stability in South Asia”
April 05, 2017

2. Scheme of Presentation
Introduction
Complexities of the Region
Challenges
Pakistan
Relationships and Stability
Conclusion

3. South Asia

4. The neighbourhood

5. South Asia at a Glance South Asia covers 5.1 million km²
Population is over 1.8 billion
Densely populated
Diversity of population
Different scale of economies

6. Countries

7. Assets of the Region Rich natural resources Infrastructure
Growing economies despite adversity
Large markets
Hard working labour force
Foreign investments

8. Challenges Regional disputes Political instability Populist Politics
Two Nuclear powers
Diversity of size and population
Different levels of Economic Development
Poverty

9. Power Politics Region dominated by Pakistan and India
Regional interests
International interests
USA
Russia
China

10. Pakistan

11. Pakistan Democratic and second largest country Growing Economy
Enterprising and dynamic work force
No Aggressive Design against Anyone
Upholding the Principles of the United Nation Charter
Stability and Economic Development

12. No favorites. Peace essential for regional stability India
The Region
Afghanistan
No favorites. Peace essential for regional stability
India
Seek improvement in relations with India
Resolution of the Kashmir dispute and all other outstanding issues

13. The Region - cont Bangladesh Difficult Relationship Sri Lanka
Good relations
Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives
Workable relations. No divergences

14. Anchor of Stability Strategic Position Counter Balance
Diversity and Cultural Harmony
Link to the Middle East and Far East
Economic Strength

15. Conclusion
Pakistan’s role is crucial
Frontline State
Peace is essential
Region requires Economic Prosperity