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Liaquat Ali Khan

 


Liaquat Ali Khan (1895-1951) was a Pakistani statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1947 until his assassination in 1951. He played a key role in the Pakistan Movement and was a close associate of the founder of Pakistan, 



Liaquat Ali Khan was born in Karnal, in present-day India. He studied law at Oxford University and later returned to India to practice law. He became involved in politics in the 1920s and was a member of the All India Muslim League, which sought to create a separate Muslim state in India. He was a trusted lieutenant of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and played an important role in negotiations with the British government that led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.


As Pakistan's first Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan faced many challenges, including the resettlement of millions of refugees who had migrated to Pakistan from India during partition, the formulation of a new constitution, and the establishment of strong institutions. He pursued a policy of non-alignment in foreign affairs and sought to maintain good relations with both the United States and the Soviet Union.


On October 16, 1951, while addressing a public meeting in Rawalpindi, Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated by a lone gunman. His death was a major blow to Pakistan, as he was widely regarded as one of the country's most capable leaders. He is remembered as a visionary statesman who played a crucial role in the creation of Pakistan and laid the foundation for its future development.

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