Jinnah's Pakistan: Formation and Challenges of a State – By Farooq Ahmad Dar

ISBN 978-0190708702

Overview

"Jinnah's Pakistan: Formation and Challenges of a State," authored by Farooq Ahmad Dar, provides a detailed historical analysis of Mohammad Ali Jinnah's role as the first Governor-General of Pakistan. The book focuses on the critical period from August 1947 to September 1948, during which Jinnah laid the political, social, economic, and diplomatic foundations of the newly formed state. It examines his leadership in navigating Pakistan through its formative challenges and evaluates his constitutional role in a parliamentary system. Based on primary sources from Pakistan, the UK, the USA, India, and Bangladesh, this book is an essential resource for understanding Jinnah's legacy and Pakistan's early struggles.

Product Features

• Author: Farooq Ahmad Dar
• ISBN: 978-0190708702
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• First Edition: 2014
• Paperback Edition: 2021
• Language: English
• Pages: 447
• Focus Areas: Jinnah’s leadership, state formation, governance challenges, and constitutional analysis

Interesting Facts

• About the Author: Farooq Ahmad Dar is an Associate Professor of History at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. He specializes in South Asian history, with a focus on Jinnah Studies. He has also authored "Communal Riots in the Punjab, 1947" and has been a Charles Wallace Fellow at SOAS, London.
• Historical Significance: The book highlights Jinnah's pivotal role in Pakistan's survival during its early days, emphasizing his efforts to establish a stable political and economic framework.
• Primary Sources: The research is grounded in primary materials collected from archives in multiple countries, offering a well-rounded perspective on Jinnah's leadership.
• Critical Acclaim: Scholars like Professor Sharf al Mujahid and Dr. Gita Dharampal Frick have praised the book for its analytical rigor and contribution to Jinnah Studies.
• Unique Perspective: The book explores whether Jinnah's use of executive powers as Governor-General was within constitutional limits, providing a nuanced view of his administrative role.

Publishers

Oxford University Press

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