Pakistan’s Geopolitical and Strategic Compulsions is an in-depth analysis of the geopolitical and strategic factors shaping Pakistan’s foreign policy and defense direction in the modern era. Ikram Azam outlines Pakistan’s strategic geographic location—bordering major regional and global powers—and how this position creates complex strategic challenges and needs. Through historical, po…
Buku Pembinaan Pakistan karya Richard Symonds membahas secara mendalam proses pembangunan politik, sosial, dan ekonomi Pakistan pada periode awal setelah berdirinya negara tersebut pada tahun 1947. Melalui pengalaman langsung penulis sebagai pengamat dan praktisi dalam berbagai program internasional, buku ini menggambarkan tantangan besar yang dihadapi Pakistan, termasuk penataan administrasi p…
This book concerned with a part of that history, namely, the ideological and geo¬graphical changes in Pakistan. Its aim is to show how from the Secularism of Quaid-i-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the State has drafted into the hands of an orthodox element which claims that they will make Pakistan a totally Islamic State, as it was in the days of Nizam-i-Mustafa. There can be no doubt that Jinnah…
Inside Baluchistan: Political Autobiography of Khan-e-Azam is a political account and personal experience of Mir Ahmad Yar Khan Baluch, a prominent figure and the last ruler of the state of Kalat before its integration into Pakistan. In this autobiography, the author reveals the political dynamics of Baluchistan during the transitional period leading up to and following Pakistan's independence …
New Directions is a compilation of the political thoughts and state vision of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, one of the most influential figures in modern Pakistani political history. In this work, Bhutto outlines his ideas on a new direction for national development, democratic reform, social justice, and Pakistan's role in the international geopolitical order. Through incisive analysis and compelling a…
Salmaan Taseer's Bhutto: A Political Biography presents the life and political journey of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, one of the most influential figures in modern Pakistani history. The book examines his childhood, education, the formation of his political views, and his role in government and national politics. Through an analysis of key events and Bhutto's role in shaping the nation's direction, th…
Kashmir is arguably one of the most contentious and complex issues in South Asia today. This book focuses on the genesis of the problem and examines the consequences of the often ignored fact that British officers commanded the armed forces of both India and Pakistan at that time.
Originally published in 1980. Pakistan is worthy of our concern. Noble intentions breathed life into the Pakistan dream, but the country has been stalked by tragedy from its inception. This volume was conceived to serve a variety of reader categories and it should meet the needs of teachers and students engaged in the study of Pakistan.
In August 2008, Pervez Musharraf stood down as Pakistan's president after having already resigned the posts of Chief of Army Staff and Prime Minister. It was a final end to a dictorial rule that started when he seized power in a military coup in 1999, and seemed to many to be the inevitable conclusion to a government that had started in idealism but had ended in corruption - another example of …
A distinguished career in Pakistan's Foreign Service has provided Abdul Sattar with a unique, personal insight into the making, implementation and consequences of Pakistan's foreign policy from Partition to post-9/11. This concise history reflects his knowledge and experience, providing a thorough account which will be of interest to both the layman and the scholar.