Official diplomatic ties did not exist between the two states until initial steps were taken on 29 March 1960;[1] these relations were then fully established in 1962 and 1963.

In 1950, Nepal signed a Treaty of Peace and Friendship with India, creating an extensive relationship of economic, strategic and defence cooperation.

[4][5][6] However, Nepal's resentment of Indian influence perceived to be excessive prompted the Nepalese government to develop relations with the People's Republic of China and Pakistan.

After the establishment of diplomatic relations, the bonds of friendship and cordiality between these two countries, propelled by understanding and cooperation, have strengthened.

The state of bilateral relations at present is based on goodwill, mutual cooperation and friendship.

They exchanged ambassadors and set up embassies in 1963, when Ayub Khan, the President of Pakistan made a special visit to Nepal.

[2] Although Nepal officially maintained neutrality during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, it was one of the first to recognise the independence of Bangladesh.

[1] The 19th SAARC summit was a scheduled diplomatic conference, which was originally planned to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan on 15–16 November 2016.

[12] Both countries have recently stepped up efforts to promote bilateral trade, especially in textiles, oilseeds, extraction of oil and tourism; Pakistan also offered a US$5 million line of credit to Nepal.

Besides, some Nepalese students have been studying in the areas of humanities and business administration on self-finance basis.

In recent years, both countries began developing military cooperation, with Nepal importing arms from Pakistan.