27. Read the arguments given below and answer the questions that follow.
A recent communication noted that Pakistan’s foreign minister told officials in France that Islamabad intends to maintain and extend its open-door policy to the West. The minister also said that Pakistan would continue with its programme of political and economic changes despite a recent campaign against Western ideas and foreign aid.
Which of the following can be inferred from the above statements?

Pakistan’s foreign minister asserts that internal change is a matter for only the Pakistanis to decide.

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Internal political and economic changes will not be tolerated.

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Pakistan’s external relations with the West will continue despite turmoil at home.

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Internal changes in Pakistan may not follow Western models although foreign trade between them may continue.

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Solution

The correct option is C Pakistan’s external relations with the West will continue despite turmoil at home.
While (a) may be inferred, (d) better summarises the minister’s assertion. In this case, ‘open-door policy’ may signify increased trade since ideas and foreign aid is ruled out. (b) and (c) may not be inferred from the communiqué.

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