Challenging the Gall-Haqqani-Paul Narrative of Pakistan
From the Blog riazhaqThe intent of this post is to carefully assess, analyse and challenge the narrative about Pakistan being offered in a number of recent books by authors like Indian-American Professor TV Paul (Pakistan: The Warrior State), New York Times' Carlotta Gall (The Wrong Enemy) and Mr. Husain Haqqani (Magnificent Delusions), former Pakistani ambassador in Washington. Here's the essence of their narrative: President John F. Kennedy Receiving President Ayub at Andrews AFB L to R: Ayub Khan, Nasim Aurangzeb, Jackie Kennedy, John F. Kennedy 1. Partition of India was a mistake. In 1947, many in the US, the UK and India believed Pakistan would not survive and the partition would soon be reversed. 2. Pakistan has been lying to the United States to get aid since its inception in 1947. 3. The Upakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full Post
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