International groupings: Identify the country that is not part of the Group of 15 (G-15) developing nations. Consider typical G-15 membership drawn from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Choose the correct option.

Given data

• We need the country not belonging to the G-15 (a forum of developing countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America).

Concept/ApproachRemember the core G-15 membership list historically including nations such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Jamaica/Chile (varied over time), etc.

ReasoningPakistan has not been a member of the G-15, whereas Argentina, Malaysia, and Nigeria have been members.

Common pitfallsMixing G-15 with G-20 or NAM membership lists.

Final AnswerPakistan