The Islamic Republic of Pakistan came into being at Midnight on 14th August 1947. This book encapsulates her history from pre-historic times to the 50th anniversary of Nationhood. Descriptions of the events are concise and purely factual without interpretation based on a particular viewpoint, or historical analysis to further a particular ideology, although background information explaining the significance of the events is provided where necessary. Also included are four Appendices giving biographical notes, list of presidents and Prime Minister, key historical dates, statistical data, and a detailed map of the country. This is a unique reference source for school and university teachers and students of multicultural education. This concise but very well researched work id easily accessible to the general reader too who is interested in the history of Pakistan.