Pakistan: political roots and development, 1947-1999

This text undertakes an analytical and objective review of Pakistan's troubled political history, analyzing the major events and the role of important leaders, institutions and processes. The major internal and external factors that have shaped the political process are also examined. It offers useful insights into Pakistan's foreign policy since independence and, altogether, offers a comprehensive text on the political history of Pakistan from 1947-1999. The book is intended for academics and scholars studying Pakistan, graduate and postgraduate students of history, political science, Pakistan studies, journalism and international relations, and candidates to various competitive examinations.