1948 India-Pakistan War: The Race to Seize States | Dr. Tariq Rahman

In this episode of New Wave History, Dr. Tariq Rahman delves into his book “Pakistan’s Wars: An alternative history”. He discusses the decisions made by Pakistani authority that shaped Pakistan’s military engagements, both with India and internally, including the conflict with the Taliban.

Dr Rahman said that the book is not about the battles rather the decisions that led to war and the consequences of war. It is an exploration of the political, ideological, and military decisions that led to these confrontations, focusing on the role of key figures and cliques in Pakistan's military and government.

The episode also highlights the intricate dynamics of the Kashmir conflict and the impact on local populations, along with Jinnah and Nehru's diverging visions for the future of the region.

[syedaamirhussain]

Great Sir. Stay blessed 😇 youth generally and old in specific must learn to respect the state of Pakistan. All who are enjoying Pakistan must respect the poor and destitute people of Pakistan. It is reduced that still top positions enjoy benefits which are not mention for them. May Almighty Allah punish all who deprived people from their necessary rights. Live long Pakistan

[deepsareen]

Rehman Sir, Pakistani State personally under Jinnah was fully complicit or else why did he not call off the misadventure as he had nearly a year to do that (till his death in Sept 1948). Ultimately this laid the foundations for perennial bad blood between two states (reaching right up to now) for which Mr. Jinnah statedly wanted US-Canada like relations. It is widely reported that Governor Cunningham and (acting?) Pak Army Chief Gen. Gracey were not for this and it was arguably with Jinnah's blessings that operation was launched by Akbar Khan et al. with others falling in line.
The irony is that Jinnah had a standstill agreement with King of Kashmir so the incursion was all the more odious. This would in my opinion be one of topmost mistakes of Kayed.
Now the notion of Civilian leader (Nehru) stopping short of pushing Pak forces out of complete J&K is popular in India too (and often pointed out by BJP).

[bhavinsampat]

Tariq should speak abt baramullah rape case, mal e ghanimat, looting and wsr crimes of pak sponsered militia in 1948 to be a neutral writer.

[mintusaren]

Ab to PM MODI PAKISTAN ME HAI.
WORD OF PAKISTAN

[quddusquddus]

Please. Please. Please. No need to speak in English language unless it’s necessary. It’s almost impossible to pay attention to the content. Accent gets in the way. It’s a strain. After a minute, this pre-historic man from the bankrupt military state within a state has to go.