Pakistan is a South Asian country and western neighbour of India. It was created in 1947 after being partitioned from India during independence. Founded as a Muslim-majority state, its early years were shaped by leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, its founding father and first Governor-General, and Liaquat Ali Khan, its first Prime Minister.
The country has experienced periods of military rule, political instability, and economic challenges. Currently, Pakistan faces severe economic stress, marked by high inflation and external debt.
With India, although it shares a common past, and the water of the Indus and tributaries, it shares strained relations over longstanding border disputes. Pakistan has fought three wars with India, with border tensions persisting over Kashmir and historical grievances, including the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, further straining relations.
Khushwant Singh never had the courage to pin the blame where it belonged. The partition of India was solely due to the obstinate stance of the Muslim League and the personal ambitions of Mr. MA Jinnah.
Mahatma Gandhi and the Congress fought against it till the very end.
It is a historical fact that the overwhelming majority of Indian Muslims voted for the Muslim league in the elections to the provincial legislative assemblies. Hence, Indian Muslims supported Partition all through.