Pakistan: Origins, Identity and Future Paperback – 24 Mar. 2023

The author is a renowned nuclear physicist, author and a vocal human rights activist. In this book he asks some insightful, probing and provocative questions about Pakistan's existence and presents answers with sound arguments. This book is extremely well researched and is thorough. A truly daring attempt at presenting the truth in a plain and easy to follow prose. As someone who grew up in Pakistan, it was truly an eye opening experience and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and recommend it to everyone.

A thoroughly researched and detailed study of the Pakistan State from its fundamental conception to modern times. What went wrong ? And why? What are the multiple causes of its being manipulated by successive governments each promising that utopia of an Islamic State that exists nowhere in the world.Dr Pervaiz Hudbhoy is at his best.His scientific method of analysis, clairvoyance and evidence based research of 800 plus documents brings great insight and light to the obscure reality that ordinary Pakistanis have been forced to believe and live in.Nevertheless, there can be ways out of this quagmire in the 21st century if Pakistan wants to survive the total economic, social, political and moral bankruptcy and is willing to face the challenges head on. Dr Hoodbhoy sincerely believes it may be the only chance left.The trouble is, national passion plays and 75year old habits die hard. What lies ahead is far from any crystal ball reading mantra anymore.A must read book to self educate and understand how not to be manipulated by communal story telling.