This book contains a brief but illuminating record of the milestones and turning points in the political history of Pakistan.
The book explores the basic causes of the failure of democracy in Pakistan and tries to demonstrate that only a genuine democratic dispensation and not military rule with a civilian facade can ensure Pakistan's survival as a viable federation. The author argues that the vitality of a nation comes not only from economic progress and military might but also shared values, cultural heritage and social energy.
The book offers an insider's view of the Pakistan economy. As Finance Minister under Mr. Nawaz Sharif, he was the main architect of many of the far reaching reforms introduced in the early 1990s. He describes in considerable detail how public policy is formulated in Pakistan.
As Foreign Minister during the Kargil crisis of 1999, the author presents an authentic and fascinating account of that unfortunate episode in our history.
- ISBN10 0195477189
- ISBN13 9780195477184
- Publish Date 8 October 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 June 2020
- Publish Country PK
- Imprint OUP Pakistan
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 426
- Language English