Uncover the complex birth and growth of Pakistan, a Muslim nation established during the monumental events of Indian independence. Richard V. Weekes’ insightful account, drawn from firsthand experience in Karachi, explores the partition’s immediate violence, the nation’s unique East-West geography, and the profound influence of Islam. Delve into Pakistan’s socio-economic challenges, political developments including military rule, and the crucial, often explosive, Kashmir dispute with India. Essential reading for students of South Asian history and anyone seeking a perceptive analysis of the region’s enduring complexities.