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Aim: What are the problems of development in Pakistan?. Mohammed Ali Jinnah: Founding figure of Pakistan. Jinnah and Gandhi. Mohammed Ali Jinnah 1876-1948. Loss of leader who might have crafted unity, secularism Largely led by military rulers since
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Mohammed Ali Jinnah 1876-1948 • Loss of leader who might have crafted unity, secularism • Largely led by military rulers since • Some periods of highly corrupt political parties
Pakistan and Bangladesh: Religion was not enough for unity Bangladesh declares independence, with Indian help, in 1971
“Federally Administered Tribal Areas”: Pakistani government has almost no control over these areas
Which way should Pakistan “turn?”Towards Afghanistan? Away from modernization; towards Islam and tribalism
Which way should Pakistan “turn?”Towards India? Makes sense geographically, but would involve burying the hatchet; and Kashmir?
Which way should Pakistan “turn?”Towards China? Will be the perennial “little brother”
Which way should Pakistan “turn?” • Towards Afghanistan? Away from modernization; towards Islam and tribalism • Towards India? Makes sense geographically, but would involve burying the hatchet; and Kashmir? • Towards China? Will be the perennial “little brother”