Political History of Pakistan (1947-1951) _ The Era of Liaquat Ali Khan
Introduction Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14 August 1947. However, its birth brought a series of immediate and complex challenges including economic instability, social unrest, geographical disputes, and most critically, the absence of a constitution. Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first Prime Minister, took charge at this crucial time and led the country through its formative years. Early Challenges Right from the beginning, Pakistan faced severe political and administrative instability. Among the earliest issues was the refugee crisis which intensified after 15 August 1948, as waves of migrants arrived from India. Simultaneously, the Kashmir conflict of 1947–48 resulted in a full-fledged war between India and Pakistan, further straining the young nation's resources. Internal Tensions Internally, Pakistan also dealt with unrest in Baluchistan and the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), which posed significant threats to national unity and governance. ...