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.
Yes. Interesting as always. History seems to be on your finger tips. You should know as you have been front seat witness to most of these happenings.
Ashok, u r absolutely right, he (NS) groomed by the establishment but he wanted to assert himself on the foreign policy and friendly ties with the neighbours but those who controls didn’t wanted that to happen, atleast not by a civilian leader.
Unfortunate for Pakistan, rather for the whole region, this wont help in stabilizing the region.
Despite all the constraints brought in the column, Mian Nawaz Sharif was the tallest political leader to have emerged in Pakistan over the last two decades. The generals ought to have let him be. The success of the CPEC will transform Pakistan in ways that will be beneficial to the region. These changes are better achieved through a stable political order.