August 14, 1947:
Pakistan’s Independence Day marked the creation of a new nation with two parts: West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The emergence of Pakistan introduced the Kashmir issue, which heavily influenced both its domestic and international politics.
Early Challenges (1950-1970):
Early years were marked by challenges like resettling refugees, economic struggles, and political instability. The adoption of Pakistan’s first constitution in 1956 was a key step towards political stability.
Historical Turning Point
(1971):
Historical Turning Point (1971):
In 1971, East Pakistan seceded with Indian support to become Bangladesh. This event significantly altered Pakistan’s political landscape and geography.
Politics and Changes
(1980-2000):
Politics and Changes
(1980-2000):
The 1980s saw military rule and political crises, leading to the creation of new provinces and administrative changes. In the 1990s, Pakistan’s emergence as a nuclear power reshaped its global standing.
Recent Changes (2000 – 2024):
2020 Political Map Adjustments:
Complete Kashmir Claim:
Pakistan’s 2020 map claimed all of Jammu and Kashmir, including GilgitBaltistan, highlighting the ongoing dispute with India.
Border Clarifications:
The Line of Control (LoC) was marked with a red dotted line, emphasizing Pakistan’s claims.
Siachen and Sir Creek:
The map included Siachen Glacier and Sir Creek as part of Pakistan, central to negotiations with India.
Junagadh and Manavadar:
Claims were made over former princely states like Junagadh and Manavadar, currently in Gujarat, India.
New Border at Sir Creek:
The international boundary was realigned along the eastern edge of Sir Creek.
Identification Changes: Areas administered by India were labeled as “India’s illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” reinforcing Pakistan’s position.
Reference Links:
https://youtube.com/shorts/P7aVnrXwSVU?si=MmqUxjal2SjWpEsv
https://origins.osu.edu/article/fresh-start-pakistan/maps
https://surveyofpakistan.gov.pk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Pakistani_war_of_1971