How Are The Relations Of Pakistan With Libya?

Pakistan has deep and abiding relations with Libya the Libyan leader and ruler Moammar Gaddafi has strong love and affection for the Pakistani people and the Pakistanis also respect Gaddafi with heart and soul. The biggest stadium of Lahore is named after Gaddafi. After the Indian aggression in 1971.Pakistans economic difficulties were reduced to a great extent due to Libya's assistance.

Moreover, gracious assistance was provided by Libya to fight against floods, infections, diseases and other natural calamities. Gaddafi has given a lot of importance to Islam. When he came to Pakistan to attend the second Islamic Summit Conference in 1974 he said, "Pakistan is the fort of Islam". Libya is very co- operative with Pakistan in the completion of its various development plans. The Libyan central bank gave a loan of 50 million dollars to Habib Bank of Pakistan in 1974.

In the same year an economic and cultural agreement was signed, according to which a combined shipping company was established. Both these countries have established an Islamic publication center. Pakistan also takes special interest in Libya's progress and both these countries co- operate with each other so that their people are able to live a happy and comfortable life.