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1789149134 pdf Spanning thousands of years, a wide-ranging history of Pakistan from the Bronze Age to partition and beyond. This book takes us on a sweeping journey through the ebbs and flows of Pakistans history, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to contemporary times. Chequered Past, Uncertain Future uncovers influences from Turkey, Persia, Arabia, and Britain that have shaped Pakistan, as well as showcases the regions diverse and rich tapestry of peoples, and its pluralistic, multicultural society. The book also describes the post-1947 shiftfollowing the partition of India and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistanas the country became more religiously conservative and autocratic, intensifying sectarian and ethnic divisions. For most of their history, the people of Pakistan have found themselves under the control of military dictators who suppress civil liberties and freedom of speech and actiona trend that persists today. Read more