Kirjahaku

Liaquat Ali Khan (1895–1951) was among the founding fathers of Pakistan. His contribution to the creation and consolidation of Pakistan has been immense. Yet the fact that no biography of this first Prime Minister of Pakistan and the last Honorary Secretary of the Muslim League has ever been written in English shows how far his role has been neglected. This book has the distinction of being the first biography of this historic figure. Based on primary and unpublished material including the Jinnah-Liaquat Correspondence, The All-India Muslim League Papers, and The Shamsul Hasan Collection, this book contains many interesting disclosures, notably about the Desai–Liaquat talks, Liaquat’s hostility to the British War efforts, and the economic imperatives of the 1947 ‘Poor Man’s Budget’.

This single-volume history of Pakistan offers a comprehensive exploration of the nation’s past, positioning it as a key player in global strategic concerns. Bridging ancient and medieval history, the book elucidates the emergence of Muslim nationalism and the interplay between different communities in the region. Spanning from Mehergarh to Musharraf, it goes beyond political events to delve into Pakistan’s intellectual, economic, diplomatic, and cultural history. Controversial topics like the 1971 Poland Resolution and the 1972 Simla Agreement are highlighted, and the book integrates personality profiles, featuring figures such as Amir Khusro, Gandhi, Nehru, M.A. Jinnah, and Z.A. Bhutto.