Economic Shifts and Geopolitical Turmoil in Pakistan

This chapter explores Pakistan's economic journey during the 1960s under a U.S.-aligned leader, contrasting it with India's development strategies and the resulting socio-economic inequalities. It examines the impact of U.S. foreign policy during critical events, including the 1971 liberation of Bangladesh and the subsequent shift in regional power dynamics, exacerbated by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The narrative also probes the complexities of U.S. involvement in supporting Islamist movements in the region and the long-term consequences of these decisions.