This policy framework serves not just Pakistan’s national interests, but reorients the nation as the prophetic vanguard for Muslim dignity, justice, and self-determination.
Pakistan occupies a unique position in the Islamic world. It is the only Muslim-majority country equipped with nuclear capability, founded on the ideological premise of Islam, and geopolitically located at the crossroads of South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Unlike other Muslim states whose policies are often driven by regional alliances or monarchical survival, Pakistan has the potential—and the religious duty—to lead with dignity, strength, and justice as per the Qur’an and Sunnah. This framework lays out how Pakistan’s foreign policy should evolve, rooted in divine guidance, the Prophetic model of statecraft, and the aspirations of the global Muslim Ummah.
Custodianship of Muslim Security and the Nuclear Trust
Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is not just a matter of national defense, but a sacred trust bestowed upon it to act as a guardian of the Ummah. In an era when Muslims in Palestine, Yemen, and elsewhere are routinely subjected to military aggression, Pakistan must articulate a policy of deterrence—not in arrogance, but in line with Qur’anic commands to prepare strength in the face of oppression. This nuclear capacity must serve as a protective umbrella, deterring any attempt by hostile forces to invade or eradicate a Muslim population. It is Pakistan’s duty to declare that its strength will never be used for aggression, but neither will it be withheld when the Ummah’s survival is at stake.
Islamic Unity as a Diplomatic Doctrine
Pakistan’s diplomacy must move beyond regional interest-based alliances and commit fully to an Ummah-centric worldview. The Qur’an reminds believers that they are one brotherhood, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ exemplified this through his treaties and letters to foreign leaders. Pakistan must rekindle the vision of Islamic solidarity by working to build stronger relationships among Muslim nations—both Sunni and Shia—without being used as a proxy by global powers. The OIC must be reformed under Pakistan’s leadership into a truly representative bloc, capable of acting decisively on issues like Palestine and Syria. Pakistan should also take initiative in resolving disputes among Muslim nations, such as the Iran-Saudi rift or tensions in the Horn of Africa.
Palestine and the Obligation of Uncompromising Support
As a country founded on the ideology of Islam, Pakistan’s foreign policy must place the liberation of Palestine at the heart of its international agenda. This is not merely a diplomatic or political matter—it is a moral and Islamic obligation. Pakistan must reject any normalization with Israel until full justice is restored to the Palestinian people. It should lead diplomatic campaigns at the UN and OIC, fund international legal efforts to prosecute Israeli war crimes, and assist in humanitarian and civil reconstruction efforts. Furthermore, Pakistan must ensure that no Pakistani private or state enterprise is directly or indirectly engaged in trade or cooperation with companies complicit in the occupation of Palestine.
The Afghan Corridor Policy
Pakistan shares deep historical, ethnic, and religious ties with Afghanistan. As such, its policy must be governed by the principles of Islamic fraternity, justice, and strategic wisdom. Rather than viewing Afghanistan as a source of instability or a bargaining chip in foreign relations, Pakistan must act as a supportive elder brother. This includes facilitating intra-Afghan dialogue, providing economic and infrastructural support without ideological imposition, and protecting Afghan sovereignty against all foreign military and intelligence manipulation. The Afghan border must be made secure, not with fences of fear, but with bridges of cooperation rooted in mutual Islamic identity.
The Prophet (PBUH) ensured safe passage for neighbouring tribes and sent letters to kings requesting peaceful coexistence. In the same spirit, Pakistan must ensure that its policy toward Afghanistan is one of protection, reconstruction, and brotherly economic integration. This includes:
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Advocating for Taliban governance reform in line with Islamic justice and women’s rights as per Qur’anic principles.
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Assisting in infrastructure, education, and medical advancement to remove dependency on Western aid.
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Preventing exploitation of Afghan soil by foreign intelligence networks by creating a joint Pak-Afghan border defense strategy.
Empowering Other Muslim Nations Through Technology and Defense
Pakistan’s scientific and defense establishments, developed through decades of indigenous struggle, must now serve the broader Muslim world. Without violating global treaties, Pakistan should assist willing and responsible Muslim nations—like Iran, Turkey, and Indonesia—in building peaceful nuclear energy programs and developing indigenous defense capabilities. This knowledge-sharing must be done under a new body—an Islamic Defense and Research Council—led by Pakistani experts and guided by Islamic ethics. The Prophet ﷺ never hoarded knowledge; he spread it for the upliftment of his people. Pakistan must follow that path by transforming itself into a hub of Islamic technological cooperation.
Rejection of Zionist and Imperialist Influence
Pakistan must make clear that it will not enter any alliance, treaty, or economic agreement that enables the continued oppression of Muslims anywhere in the world. The Qur’an forbids inclining toward oppressors, and Pakistan’s foreign policy must reflect that divine instruction. Whether it be the United States, India, or France, any nation actively supporting genocide, occupation, or Islamophobia must be held accountable through diplomatic resistance, economic disengagement, and moral clarity. This does not mean unnecessary hostility, but principled opposition and strategic autonomy.
In line with Qur’anic injunctions against befriending oppressors (Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60:8-9), Pakistan must adopt a zero-tolerance foreign policy toward normalizing ties with aggressor states—particularly Israel—until justice for Palestine is served. This should include:
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Constitutionally barring normalization with any state engaged in military occupation of Muslim lands.
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Sanctioning any Pakistani individuals, organizations, or businesses that promote normalization agendas.
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Penalizing Pakistani diplomats who secretly engage in back-channel discussions with Zionist lobbies.
Independent Economic and Media Strategy
Pakistan must reduce dependency on foreign financial institutions that compromise its policy independence. Instead, it should lead the creation of a pan-Islamic economic bloc that trades in gold-backed currencies, invests in Muslim-majority countries, and resists economic coercion from the IMF or World Bank. At the same time, Pakistan must become the voice of truth for the Muslim world through a state-backed global media network that counters disinformation, promotes Islamic narratives, and highlights Muslim suffering around the world.
The Prophet (PBUH) created economic models like the marketplace of Medina free from exploitation. Pakistan should now call for:
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An Islamic Gold Dinar-based trade system among Muslim countries to reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar.
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A “Muslim Nations Sovereign Fund” pooled from Gulf wealth, Pakistani labor remittances, and Malaysian technological expertise to fund projects in Palestine, Yemen, Somalia, and Rohingya camps.
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Sanctions on companies that benefit from the occupation of Muslim territories.
Institutional Islamization of Foreign Policy
To ensure that policy remains in alignment with Islamic teachings, Pakistan must establish a permanent Islamic Foreign Policy Review Board composed of scholars, strategists, and diplomats. All treaties and diplomatic strategies should pass through this board for shari’ah validation. Similarly, Pakistan’s embassies abroad should become centers of da’wah, interfaith outreach, and Islamic diplomacy—representing not just a nation, but the spirit of a civilization.
Inspired by the Prophet’s use of poetry and diplomacy to counter enemy propaganda, Pakistan must take the lead in developing an independent pan-Islamic media infrastructure. This would include:
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Creating a “Truth Broadcasting Alliance” among Muslim countries that counters Zionist and Islamophobic narratives.
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Funding documentaries, investigative reports, and media exposés on Western war crimes and anti-Islamic propaganda.
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Promoting Urdu, Arabic, Turkish, and Bahasa-based news channels in international markets.
The Qur’an explicitly commands that all decisions must be based on divine guidance (Surah Al-Nisa 4:59). Thus:
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Every Pakistani foreign policy treaty, agreement, or alliance must be reviewed by a Shura Council comprising Qur’anic scholars, legal experts, and national security officers.
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The National Security Council should be restructured to include an independent department of Islamic jurisprudence.
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Annual Fatwas must be issued on key foreign policy directions and conflicts.
Dignified Leadership in the Muslim World
The Prophet (PBUH) led not only Medina, but inspired surrounding regions through moral clarity. Pakistan must revive this role by:
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Taking leadership in mediating disputes between Muslim countries, such as Saudi-Iran tensions, or Sudan-Ethiopia border issues.
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Hosting annual Ummah Summits in Islamabad to recalibrate the direction of Muslim unity.
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Proactively engaging youth and scholars in foreign policy through conferences, internships, and Islamic international relations programs.
Conclusion
Pakistan has the power, population, ideology, and global footprint to lead the Muslim world—not by force, but by example. Its foreign policy must transition from reactive diplomacy to prophetic leadership. Through this Quranic framework, Pakistan can become what it was always meant to be: a defender of the oppressed, a unifier of the Ummah, and a bearer of divine justice in a fractured world. It is time for Pakistan to rise not just as a nation—but as a moral superpower.
