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Pro-Pakistan sentiment, Pakophilia or Pakistanophilia, is a term used to describe fondness and love of aspects of Pakistani culture, Pakistani history, Pakistani cuisine, Pakistani traditions and the People of Pakistan and in general, all things concerning Pakistan. Interest in Pakistan and its landscape can sometimes be included and submerged under the general interest of all things about the Indian subcontinent and Pakistan studies. Interest in Pakistan has, to a great extent, been driven by the Foreign relations of Pakistan or countries which have had a historically friendly and stable relationship with Pakistan, including China, Germany, Indonesia, Turkey, Poland and much of the Muslim world, which still have historical cultural presence in the country and remain staunch supporter of Pakistan, with large amounts of citizens of these countries residing in Pakistan. With Pakistan being the second largest South Asian country, and one of the major actors in the politics of the Muslim world, Pakistan studies as a subject remains at the focal point of multidisciplinary studies.

The Pakistani diaspora has in addition contributed to the country's exposure throughout Europe and the West. The like or interest of Pakistan is the opposite of the concept of Pakistan-phobia, Pakophobia or Anti-Pakistan sentiment, which is the fear and dislike of things concerning Pakistan.

Kashmir

Pro-Pakistan sentiment is also found in Indian-administered Kashmir; notably among leaders of All Parties Hurriyat Conference over the legal status the Vale of Kashmir who favor a union with Pakistan. According to Sumantra Bose in a statement to the House of Commons, a large segment of the population of Poonch also have pro-Pakistan sentiment.

Music

In the 2003, BBC World Service international poll of the ten most famous songs of all time, Dil Dil Pakistan was third.

See also

• Culture of Pakistan‎
• Pakistani cuisine‎
• Languages of Pakistan
• Pakistani nationalism
• Pak Watan
• Dil Dil Pakistan

References

1. Irfan Ghauri (2006), School curriculum ‘enlightened’; Two-Nation Theory explained: ‘Muslim deprivation, not religion, led to Partition’ – * New Pak Studies syllabus ‘eliminates prejudice against non-Muslims’ – * Includes concept of ‘enlightened moderation’, economic and privatisation policies, October 1999 coup; Daily Times – A new voice for a new Pakistan, December 07. Retrieved on 03 January 2010
2. Pakistan Workshop (2007) Conference programme and paper abstracts. Workshop organised by Pakistan Studies Group at University of Leeds. Retrieved on 4 June 2008
3. "Communal Crimes and National Integration: A Socio-Legal Study - Praveen Kumar - Google Books". Books.google.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
4. "The functions of international conflict: a socio-economic study of Pakistan - Kalim Siddiqui - Google Books". Books.google.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
5. "Misperceptions in foreign policymaking: the Sino-Indian conflict, 1959-1962 - Yaacov Vertzberger - Google Books". Books.google.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
6. K. K. Kaul (1952–1966). U.S.A. and the Hindustan Peninsula. Google Books. even though it was easy to fan Pakophobia under the circumstances.43 The Prime Minister of Pakistan, on the other hand, asserted that Nehru was not afraid of aggression from Pakistan, but was protesting against US aid for fear of..{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
7. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,166348,00.html
8. Blum, Gabriella (2007). Islands of agreement: managing enduring armed rivalries. Harvard University Press. p. 64. ISBN 978-0674024465.
9. Bose, Sumantra (2007). Fourth report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, session 2006-07: South Asia, response of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Cm. 7142. Foreign and Commonwealth Office. p. 28. ISBN 978-0101714228.
10. "The Worlds Top Ten". BBC World Service. Retrieved 1-1-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

• Admiration of foreign cultures
• Pakistani culture
• Pakistani political terms