Pakistan Lost Ideas on the Idea of Pakistan – Shehzad Ghias

• Book Name: Pakistan Lost Ideas on the Idea of Pakistan – Shehzad Ghias
• Author: Shehzad Ghias
• Book Publishers:
• Language: English
• Book Code: 71200
• Edition: New 
• Book Quality: Paperback
• Category: CSS PMS & PCS Exam Books

About the Book (Product Description)

Pakistan Lost: Ideas on the Idea of Pakistan by Shehzad Ghias Shaikh is a critical and engaging exploration of Pakistan’s political identity, history, and future.

Shehzad Ghias, a leading podcaster and Fulbright scholar, translates his argumentative and analytical style into print, addressing some of the most pressing questions about Pakistan’s federalism, minority rights, language politics, civil‑military imbalance, constitutional crises, and populism.

The book challenges readers to rethink the original vision of Pakistan, the Lahore Resolution’s federalist agenda, and the narratives that have shaped the state’s identity.

✅ Key Features
Federalism & the Lahore Resolution – Revisiting the original promises of autonomy

Minority Question – Examining inclusion, exclusion, and identity politics

Language & Politics – The role of Urdu, regional languages, and cultural anxieties

Civil‑Military Relations – How imbalance has shaped governance

Constitutional Crises – Repeated derailments of democratic principles

Populism & Nationalism – Understanding Pakistan’s contemporary politics

Endorsements

Pervez Hoodbhoy: Highlights Ghias’s courage in asking hard questions about religion, diversity, and constitutional principles.

Nadeem Farooq Paracha: Calls it a refreshing study of Pakistan’s politics and nationalism.

Prof. Mohammad Waseem: Praises it as a brilliant exposé of an analytical mind.

Why This Book Is Essential

A modern intellectual contribution to Pakistan studies

Bridges history, politics, and identity in a fresh narrative

Valuable for students, researchers, policymakers, and general readers

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