<P> After Pakistan gained its independence in August 1947 , Iran was the first country to recognize its sovereign status . Pakistan 's relations with Iran grew strained at times due to sectarian tensions , as Pakistani Shias claimed that they were being discriminated against under the Pakistani government 's Islamisation programme . </P>
<P> After Pakistan gained its independence in August 1947 , Iran was the first country to recognize its sovereign status . Pakistan 's relations with Iran grew strained at times due to sectarian tensions , as Pakistani Shias claimed that they were being discriminated against under the Pakistani government 's Islamisation programme . </P>
which country 's head visit to pakistan first
which country 's head visit to pakistan first
Iran
Iran