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A historical overview of Pakistan from 1947 to 2018 that examines the development of the country in terms of political, socioeconomic, administrative, and foreign policy decisions/trends. Published as part of Informa (Routledge) Europa World Series for 2018, it constitutes the chapter on Pakistan's history.
Pakistan -- History Publisher London : Anthem Press Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 775.5M
Pakistan, the second most populous Muslim country after Indonesia, came into existence on 14th August, 1947, after the division of ‘British ruled’ India (into India and Pakistan). From its inception to present, Pakistan covers a tumultuous history of over seven decades (1947-2019).
A map outlining historical sites in Pakistan. The History of Pakistan prior to its independence in 1947 spans several millennia and covers a vast geographical area known as the Greater Indus region. [1] Anatomically modern humans arrived in what is now Pakistan between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago. [2]
Pakistan - Partition, Independence, Conflict: This section presents the history of Pakistan from the partition of British India (1947) to the present. For a discussion of the earlier history of the region, see India.
Pakistan, populous multiethnic country of South Asia. Having a predominately Indo-Iranian speaking population, Pakistan has historically and culturally been associated with its neighbours Iran, Afghanistan, and India.
The volume takes the examination of Pakistan's political history up to the 2013 elections and their aftermath.
it hankered after democracy; unsure of what it stood for, Pakistan has been left clutching at an identity beset by an ambiguous relation to Islam. This book—a work of interpretation rather than of historical research—addresses the political, economic and strategic implications of Pakistan’s uncertain national identity. Such uncertainty ...
The first modern Muslim state to be established in the name of Islam, Pakistan was the largest Muslim country in the world at the time of its foundation; today, it is the second most populous, after Indonesia.
The Oxford Companion to Pakistani History, judiciously edited by Ayesha Jalal, is a valuable singlevolume reference work for those embarking on a study of Pakistan. For scholars familiar with Pakistan, it provides insight into areas unrelated to their basic specialization, and for the undergraduate student, journalist, and intelligent layman ...