The Emergence of Pakistan

The Emergence of Pakistan is a 1967 memoir by Chaudhri Muhammad Ali, who briefly served as prime minister of Pakistan. The book examines the events leading to the creation of Pakistan two decades earlier, with a particular focus on the agreement between Lord Mountbatten and Indian National Congress leaders for a rapid transfer of power.[1] Ali contends that this expedited process introduced major challenges for Pakistan and contributed to the enduring Kashmir dispute.[1]

The book is divided into 17 chapters: the first eight provide a historical overview of the British Raj and dyarchy, including profiles of prominent Muslim and Hindu leaders.[1] Subsequent chapters discuss Pakistan's early administrative, industrial, agricultural, diplomatic, and military issues, disputes over boundaries, the integration of princely states, civil unrest, and the status of refugees and minorities until the death of Jawaharlal Nehru.[1] The concluding chapters evaluate the state of Pakistan's economy, finance, education, administration, and politics at the time of writing.[1]

## Reception

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The book has been reviewed by American Historical Review,[2] American Political Science Review,[3] Kirkus Reviews,[1] Middle East Journal,[4] Political Science Quarterly,[5] and RAND.[6]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/a/chaudri-muhammad-ali/the-emergence-of-pakistan/
2. ^ Abbott, Freeland (1968-02-01). "The Emergence of Pakistan. By Chaudhri Muhammad Ali (New York: Columbia University Press. 1967. Pp. ix, 418. $11.00)". The American Historical Review. 73 (3): 886–887. doi:10.1086/ahr/73.3.886-a. ISSN 0002-8762.
3. ^ Braibanti, Ralph (1968-06). "The Emergence of Pakistan. By Chaudhri Muhammad Ali (New York: Columbia University Press, 1967. Pp. ix, 418. $11.00.)". American Political Science Review. 62 (2): 649–650. doi:10.1017/S0003055400281252. ISSN 0003-0554. `{{cite journal}}`: Check date values in: `|date=` (help)
4. ^ https://www.proquest.com/openview/9964dd31bc65203197db3c7719f09826
5. ^ "Political Science Quarterly: March 1970: Review: The Emergence of Pakistan". www.psqonline.org. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
6. ^ Wilcox, W. (1967-01-01). Review of The Emergence of Pakistan (Report). RAND Corporation.