Description
Prison Interlude: The Last Eyewitness Account of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case | Paperback
Product Information
- ISBN-13: 9780199408702
- ISBN-10: 019940870X
- Author: Zafar Ullah Poshni
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Pakistan
- Format: Paperback
- Edition: First Edition
- Number of Pages: 232
- Language: English
- Publication Date: 2019
- Country of Publication: Pakistan
Overview
Prison Interlude: The Last Eyewitness Account of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case is a firsthand memoir by Zafar Ullah Poshni, one of the last surviving witnesses of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case (1951)—the first attempted military coup in Pakistan’s history. Originally published in Urdu as Zindagi Zindaan Dili Ka Naam Hai, this English translation presents a unique insider’s account of the events, trials, and imprisonment that followed the conspiracy.
Poshni, a young army officer at the time, recounts his arrest, trial, and years in prison, offering a compelling and historically significant perspective on one of Pakistan’s most dramatic political episodes. Through personal reflections, political insights, and detailed descriptions of prison life, the book sheds light on the key figures involved, including Major General Akbar Khan, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and other political dissidents.
A gripping blend of memoir, history, and political commentary, Prison Interlude is an essential read for those interested in Pakistan’s military and political history, civil-military relations, and historical conspiracies.
Product Features
✔ Eyewitness Account – Firsthand testimony of the 1951 Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case.
✔ Historical Insight – Sheds light on the early political tensions in post-independence Pakistan.
✔ Personal Narrative – Combines memoir and historical analysis for an engaging read.
✔ Oxford University Press Edition – Authentically translated and published by OUP Pakistan.
Interesting Facts
The Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case was Pakistan’s first attempted military coup, aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
The conspiracy involved notable figures, including Faiz Ahmed Faiz, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated poets.
Zafar Ullah Poshni was a young army officer at the time of his arrest and spent years in prison for his alleged involvement.
Publisher Details
Published by Oxford University Press Pakistan, renowned for producing high-quality historical and academic literature.
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