Book Launch: Pakistani Siyasat (Fauj aur Nokarshahi ka Kirdar)
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Join us for book launch of Urdu translation of a long essay by the late Prof. Hamza Alavi titled “Pakistani Siasat: Fauj Aur Naukarshahi Ka Kirdar” (The Army and the Bureaucracy in Pakistani Politics) by Dr Riaz Shaikh. Let’s explore the intricate relationship between the military and bureaucracy in Pakistani politics.
Guest Speaker:
- Dr. Riaz Sheikh
Moderator:
- Ayub Malik: He runs Badalti Duniya Publications.
Panelists:
- Farhatullah Babar: Farhatullah Babar is a Pakistani leftist politician, engineer and former senator. He is a prominent member of the Pakistan Peoples Party, having served as a spokesperson for the party.
- Nasir Zaidi: He is a senior journalist known for his unwavering dedication to media freedom, notably courting arrest during Ziaul Haq’s era. He and three colleagues were subjected to imprisonment and flogging for standing up against media rights violations. Recognized as a Prisoner of Conscience by Amnesty International, Zaidi’s courageous legacy still resonates in the journalism community. His association with The News, Islamabad, is a testament to his respected career. His unwavering integrity is sought after by various journalist bodies for conducting elections, including the PFUJ, RIUJ, and Press Club.