How far would you agree that Liaqat Ali Khan has presented the case of Pakistan successfully to the world?
Ans: During his official visit to the United States of America, Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, delivered an important address on the genesis of Pakistan and acquainted his audience as to why it wasr'created.
At its very creation, Pakistan was faced with many problems. Like many other countries of Asia, Pakistan, too, was a victim of colonialism. During the period when these countries were being ruled by foreigners, the Western nations were making rapid progress in science and technology. Pakistan and many other countries lagged behind because either their material and intellectual resources were not fully tapped or they were ruthlessly exploited by their foreign rhasters.
The backwardness of Asian countries and the material and intellectual advancement of the Western world have created an imbalance in the world. If it were not corrected soon, it would only destabilize the peace of the world. The Western world, therefore, in its own interest should create conditions which are essential for maintaining peace in the world. It must not shun its responsibility. It should pragmatically demonstrate that true democracy is international in character and need to be practised everywhere.
Another point that Liaquat Ali Khan made was about the sharing of Western knowledge, skills -and experience with the underdeveloped countries so that they, too, could make. material progress. He thought that many Americans agreed with him so far as democracy and its development in Pakistan was concerned. They were convinced that a strong Pakistan was a good omen for peace.
Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan stated that between the early history of the USA and those of Pakistan, initially, both were dominated by the British and had an agricultural background. Americans touched the pinnacle or glory by practising individual and civil liberties. Pakistan, too, hoped to follow their footsteps and aspired to emerge as a stable democracy and prosperous country. It would cooperate in the promotion of world peace, help maintain security of peaceful countries and contribute towards the happiness of mankind.. He hoped that America and Pakistan would work together in this direction.
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