期刊名称：South Asian Studies : A Research Journal of South Asian Studies
印刷版ISSN：1026-678X
出版年度：2014
卷号：29
期号：1
页码：61-71
出版社：University of the Punjab, Lahore
摘要：Historically speaking Pakistan and Israel are not directly engaged in any hostility or clash with each other. Pakistan did not recognise Israel since its inception because of her consistent su pport to Palestine issue and its apprehension that India Israel connections are against her security, ultimately shattering sub - continental balance of power. During General Musharraf regime, the debate to recognise Israel was on high side. It had been deba ted at academic, official as well as public levels. It was believed at that time that if Pakistan accord recognition to sate of Israel, the sensitivities associated with the issue might change. The cost and advantage quotient of recognition were kept in mi nd and discussed openly. During Musharraf regime and onwards, the moot point in Pakistan has been the cost benefit analysis of recognition. The existing world scenario has changed the ground realities and placed Pakistan in a difficult situation that how i t can move closer to Israel without abandoning historical stand on Palestinian cause. It is also believed that if the transformation and change in Pakistan's policy is not hasty, only then it might be more productive and successful. The eventuality of reco gnising Israel might spur the sentiments of public and it may take some time to have popular placement in our society By analysing different and conflicting view points, this paper will investigate primarily the debate held during Musharraf era in the ligh t of historical background and shall see what course Pakistan should take on in this regard after assessing pros and cons of recognition. After going through different approaches on the subject, this will also contribute whether Pakistan should shift her s tance about Israel or otherwise.
关键词：Pakistan; Israel; Palestine; recognition; Arab factor
