Aboard the Democracy Train: A Journey through Pakistan’s Last Decade of Democracy (Anthem Politics and IR) ISBN13: 9780857289674Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! ‘Aboard the Democracy Train’ is about politics and journalism in Pakistan. It is a gripping front-line account of the country’s decade of turbulent democracy (1988-1999), as told through the eyes of the only woman reporter working during the Zia era at ‘Dawn’, Pakistan’s leading English language newspaper. In this volume, the author reveals her unique experiences and coverage of ethnic violence, women’s rights and media freedoms. The narrative…. Read more
Product DescriptionThis collection of essays scrutinizes many aspects of Pakistan’s foreign policy, including their evolving relations with the United States, India, and Afghanistan. Essential to understanding Pakistan’s foreign relations is a focus on Pakistan’s domestic policies. The contributing scholars deftly analyze the following domestic aspects: Pakistan’s developing economy, controversial election process, education system, and local government. This examination of Pakistan’s domestic policy is vital to the understanding of Pakistan’s global political stance. Pakistan on the Brink is an imperative source of scholarship for South Asian, Pakistan Studies, and political scholars. Pakistan on the Brink: Politics, Economics, and…. Read more
Product DescriptionThis book is an original and important new contribution to the literature on the Indian Independence movement. It reflects the Sindhi point of view on events leading to the creation of Pakistan and the problems which emerged in the aftermath. Focusing on the province of Sindh, it highlights the role of Mohammed Ayub Khuhro, a politician who organized and popularized the Muslim League in the province. Mohammed Ayub Khuhro: A Life of Courage in…. Read more
Product DescriptionThis book examines the political dimension of Islam in predivided Pakistan (1947-1971), one of the first new Muslim nations to commit itself to an Islamic political order and one in which the national debate on Islamic, political, and ideological issues has been the most persistent, focused, and rich of any dialogues in the contemporary Muslim world. Nasim Jawed draws on the findings of a survey he conducted among two influential social groups–the ulama (traditional religious leaders) and the modern professionals–as well as on the writings of Muslim intellectuals. He probes the major Islamic positions on critical issues concerning national identity, the purpose of the state, the form of government, and free,…. Read more
Product DescriptionThe book is a thoroughly researched work, investigating and explaining how Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s vision of a secular and modern Pakistan never became a reality. It also provides a background as to how the freedom struggle for India turned out to be a divisive exercise between Hindus and Muslims. It throws light on the role of Gandhi ji in the Khilafat Movement 1919-1924, and its impact on the rise of communalism in the region. The book also reflects the views of other prominent Muslim personalities who played a significant role in the politics of the era. The author courageously exposes, how the ulema and their hidden supporters negatively influenced the constitution-making process in Pakistan right from day…. Read more
