Abstract
Foreign policies of the states are based on long term and short term goals. Success of any foreign policy is derived from the continuity and linkage between these two goals. Article 40 of the constitution of Pakistan lays stress on Islamic unity and good relations with Muslim countries. It further states to preserve, support, promote, and foster peace, security and peaceful means to settle down the issues at international level. The Pakistani policymakers since its inception had tried to coordinate the long cum short term goals to make a respectable place in the world community. Religious solidarity, ethnic bond, and common cultural and historical heritage are the factors which can be traced out as an activating force behind Pakistan’s foreign policy. This study is an endeavour to discuss the major aspects of Pakistan’s foreign policy which have been influencing the decision-making since 1947. It concludes that the religious affinity can help the Muslim states to transform themselves into a unit if they take some practical steps.