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Which regional bloc, of which Pakistan is a founding member alongside India, Bangladesh and others, focuses on South Asian regional cooperation?

  • A ASEAN
  • B South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
  • C Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
  • D Bay of Bengal Initiative (BIMSTEC)
Correct Answer: Option B — South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Explanation:
SAARC, founded in 1985 with Pakistan as a founding member, remains the principal (though often strained) forum for South Asian regional cooperation among eight member states.
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