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After listening to this I feel like I am ready to attend Pakistan civil service exam.

This only makes me appreciate our 'Constitutional Fathers work' despite its flaws ...🙏🏻

Tha episode should be named - Fun facts about democracy in Pakistan. Well researched and detailed yet totally uncluttered.

We should be proud of our military. They are always been professional, respectful and Non-Coup-Friendly

I come here to learn about Pakistani history...as a Pakistani Amazing effort and Great content by ThePrint

I am from Peshawar, Pakistan 🇵🇰. As a student of civil services exams, the pakistan's history is a mess to understand, specifically the current political situations. I read indian political history and also its constitution, which is way easy to understand then ours. The current imran's govt is adding more shit to history. Anyway thanks alot for talking on Paksitan's political history

Imagine the clutter if the declutter itself is so cluttered.

Their 8th constitutional amendment reminds me of our 42nd constitutional amendment. Glad we never had to look back. Intense and heavy content SG sir. Thanks for the CTC ✌️✌️

What a wonderful summation of Pakistani politics in 30 minutes. Brilliant Shehkar sb.

As a Pakistani, i my self did not know this much

I didn't know that Ayub Khan was just 44 when he was made Army chief. India's first General post independence, General Cariyappa was 50 years old. I didn't know that Ayub Khan was suspended during World War 2 for "cowardice under enemy fire". Imagine your Army chief having that kind of black spot. On top of that six PM's within few years of independence. India got stable leadership till 1964. It feels like Pakistan was doomed to fail from the first day it was created!!!

After watching this video, my respect for nehru and the institution of indian army skyrockets

I love videos on Pakistan politics by SG sir and always look forward to it!

My requested topic got picked! Victory ✌🏻

Just makes me appreciate our constitution.

SG and Pak political history. A love story for the ages. Love this ❤️

This is better than watching a movie drama.

At least Jinnah saved us Indians from this circus unfolding in Pakistan

Pakistan really took Hilal e Pakistan joke from Tanmay seriously

"A Day without Humiliation...Is a day wasted"- Imran Khan

Can we get a CTC of the CEPA agreement that UAE signed or will sign? Basically everything around it

Field Marshal Ayub Khan .. Who awarded him Field Marshal Himself 🤦🏻‍♂️

I am proud to have whatever politics and polititians we have 🙏

Someone rightly said that it is impossible to understand present without a reference to the past.

I thank my stars sometimes and RU-vid algorithm for recommending me this channel some years ago. I thank SG sir and Print for CTC.

Bonsai PM is very accurate term to describe Pakistani democracy.

Thanks

I am a regular disciplined subscriber of your Channel Mr. Gupta. Just a petty suggestion that in today's episode, someone in the editing department needs to be more careful as at times your hand gestures are not visible due to the background CGI. I hope you will get to know about it once you someone watches this episode again. Thanks.

28:55 - Shekhar is funny even when not trying to be. "A chief in Pakistani army is like bus# 77. One goes, another one comes, that also says #77"

That usman guy must be pinkis ex .

Just posted under your twitter post to upload it as soon as possible.. 😅

18:52 "When you get high, give me a call, you will be all right".. that was epic! LOL

Our generals have discredited the army very badly,people of Pakistan are fed up with these power hungry generals.

Listening to this, even more thankful for Indian founding fathers for setting up a system that makes us a vibrant democracy. It could have been so easy for us to go down an autocratic path too.

This is one of the best episodes elaborately narrating Pakistan's politics and political history from its birth to the present day in actual lurid colours. Thanks SG.

Your analyses of Pak politics is very cerebral and insightful. Can't help but praise you guys. Cheers to you and your team SG 😎👍🏻

We love you Imran. Under your leadership we can sleep rest assured that your nation will go back to its glorious days in the 7th century

listening to story, appreciation for Babasaheb(for making president powerless) and early PMs like nehru,shastri except indira has increased that they work on the institutionalisation of democracy rather than becoming power hungry..

Liaqat Ali Khan was not from Uttar Pradesh. He belonged to Karnal which, at the time of partition was a district of East Punjab and now of Haryana. His palatial residence is now being used as a civil club. I used to visit there when I was posted in Karnal from October 1959 to October 1961.

Pls also highlight that at least one Pakistani army chief was Shia (Yahya) while another who served under both BB and Nawaz was supposedly Ahmadi. While Aslam beg was mohajir, kakar was pashtun, and musharraf was mohajir. The most adventuristic of them were not Punjabis with the exception general Zia of course - who it must be mentioned was from ludhiana and was therefore a Punjabi mohajir.

Thank God for letting me born on the right side of the border. It was hard to keep a straight face for some parts, but mostly one feels sorry for Paksitanis. what a royal mess

Listening your reports on Pakistan,I realized how little I know about Pakistan's colorful,but intriguing history. It almost sounds like palace history-the conspiracies, coups ,the assassinations, the mullahs,masjid, military and muhajirs, who are the pariahs of Pakistani society. It is a news for me that Ayub Khan was a coward ( a bhagoda in Rangoon war),for which he was punisged.2) The genealogy of Mirza , the great-grand-son of Mir Zafar is another interesting tit-bit. In spite of disclaimer by Sekhar, Mir Zafar has become synonymous with traitors, though others like Vibhishan and Quisling also share the gallery of infamous. When tge Pakistani general could rug the elections and get 90%votes in their favor,why have they not chosen Presidential type of governance ,which could have given them lasting constitutional power. The best ever thing,which happened in Indian journalism,is Sekhar and his Print. Sekhar has been able to create a niche in mass communication,which is vitiated and filled with by every kind of evils and impurities possible, like innuendo, blame-game, fake news,character assassinations, bias and what not. So much of garbage is being fed by the media to viewers that the breed of journalists championing the honest and impartial view with ethical standards has almost disappeared. Sekhar is like Prahlad in the kingdom of demons or raakshasas ruled by Hiranyakashipu, though steering himself clear of Left,centre right and not being a mental slave to any ideology.

Thank you for an excellent chronicle of Pakistan’s governance history since independence which has been dominated by the military not allowing a true democratic rule to take hold in Pakistan and thereby perpetuating the conflict with India so that the military can continue to dominate and remain relevant. Unfortunately, that’s the tragic history of 75 years of Pakistan . Let’s hope democratic roots take hold in Pakistan for the stability of the region.

Guptaji !!! Your research is outstanding. Your communication skills is outstanding ..... You are the best in your field. Salute & Hats off 🎩 to you & teams hard work, your shows are always an eye opener & a treat to watch as they are so informative. Keep up the good work & God bless ..... 🙏

Imagine all the drama India would have if India and Pakistan were 1 country! 🤪

imran and usman beginning with Anne yes that is correct

What a comprehensive explanation thank you sir

Fascinating history. Held me spell bound. Warning to the next Pakistan PM: "Army Chief you appoint will sack you eventually. Your competence and popularity not withstanding."

Nice episode. Got to know lot of new things about Pakistan. Made me appreciate our constitution and founding fathers more

Several times in the past I have written in Comments under CTS requesting you to do an episode and analysis of violence in Bengal politics. There is a culture of violence in Bengal politics, definitely from 1969, when Marxists shared power with Bangla Congress of Ajoy Mukherjee. Some may trace it back to 1905, when Lord Curzon decided to partition Bengal. The violence that occurred immediately after the election to Legislature, the violence in Birbhum, just to name two. There is also frequent violence against the Hindus in Bangladesh, a country you praise often. Culturally WB and Bangladesh are not very different. I am afraid, this is a subject you have been studiously avoiding. Like me, many viewers have written. You don't seem to be listening to your viewers.

Suhrawardy was chief minister of united Bengal officed at Kolkata during 1946 Calcutta Killings. He even declared holiday in advance to observe "direct action day". He was born in Midnapore and spent most of his adult life in Kolkata so he was hardly from east "Bengal". He was from west bengal and from east "Pakistan".

Sh Shekar Guptaji, Very lucid and interesting way of presentation. Your analysis and literary punches in between (this time skating over icy water) keeps us hooked till end. Hats off to you Sir. Regards Girish Kumar

This episode would be one of the best chronology of the pak politics. Gupta sir, for my generation your podcasts are lessons in history that we would never learn. I always look forward to your podcast 👍

After listening to this BANANA REPUBLIC story, as a Punjabi, I am so glad I got born to the east side of the border .....

In 31:27 minutes I learnt more about Pakistan political history than what Pakistanis themselves know. Pakistanis should see this episode more than Indians

Another stellar presentation. Got great insights into Pakistan political landscape!

4:58......Nawabzada Liaqat hailed from Karnal, not Uttar Pradesh.

One of the best episodes ever.....Well done Shekhar and CTC team.....like always....so well researched!!! Want more such episodes where you discuss de facto political systems and history of countries that matter.....one on USA please.....

Beautifully explained sir, loved today's video. So far we knew this information in bits and pieces, but you have put this together like a beautiful painting. Thanks 👍

Superb history & great analysis! Thanks Shekhar!

Lovely ❤️ I just love the attention to details your team gives, your presentation style and everything else with these analytics videos. Keep ‘em coming. Please Thank You

You missed the significance of 18th amendment. After 18th amendment the powers were devolved to the provinces, so a coup is a useless proposition now as the centre is weak compared to the provinces. Chief minister of Punjab is way more powerful now than the prime minister of pakistan with respect to the finances & discretionary authority.

Hate breeds Hate Pak foundations laid with Hate so is its past present and future

Damn this is more funny than Bassi's standup

Superb presentation Ji👍🌹🙏

There is one mistake. Feeroz Khan Noon was prime minister when Martial law was imposed in 1958. Noorull amin was "designated prime minister" from 4 december 1971 till Yahya resigned after dismemberment of the country.

Very impartial and no insults. Thank you.

Great insights, again this CTC tells us importance of learning history.

Big question hope someone can answer- what are the official roles of Governor Generals, and presidents and PMs in Pakistan and what they actually did?

I had thought Indian politics is cluttered !! Pakistan politics makes Indian politics feel like “ teddy bears picnic “ !! Bus 77 indeed ….

Another day and sg sir's Another story telling .what a day we need our history teacher like shekar sir history will never be boring

Gratitude for India’s constitutional democracy - it may not be perfect, but it is also not a hot mess like our neighbour. My best wishes to the people of Pakistan who suffer the most because of these power games.

Must watch. Never knew so much about our neighbouring country. Thanks so much SG 🙏

Pakistan Administrative Service GK Question paper - Write the name of pakistani PMs - 300 marks 😝

Brilliant video, Shekhar Sir in full flow

What a illuminating mess 😂 admirable exhibition of knowledge by Shekharji. Hope this all can be processed to create an intelligent strategy against the enemy.

Good analysis... Thanx for good home work made for the presentation.

Again brilliantly reported !

Very Enlightening.. Well done The Print!

Great analysis!

Kudos for the efforts that went into this episode.

Salute, thanks 💞

Very nice..really enjoyed it from accross the border.

Hey guys! Huge respect for SG Sahab and his journalism. Your research about Gen Yahya needs improvement. He was a Pashtun and not a Punjabi, although he was born in Chakwal (Punjab) and later died in Rawalpindi (Punjab) but he ethnically was a Pashtun from Karlani (Pashto: کرلاڼي) tribe.

Thank you shekar sir for your valuable insights to the current situation in reference to past political history of pakisthan....Good work 👍

Best best analysis love from Pakistan

I have been watching CTC for so long that I could guess today's topic for CTC.

I guess you missed the role of America in the propping up of generals in Pakistan, and that's a major reason US was never a wellwisher of Indian state.

He forget to mention the most important fact that hussain shaheed was the last Premier of undivided Bengal

Good crash course of Pakistani political history

Very good research !

Brilliant SGji...very factual and incisive!!!

SG has become an authority on Pakistan

So the descendant of Mir jafar imposed Martial law and got deposed within 2 weeks by the same person whom he appointed Chief Martial Law Administration. What a coincidence.

Gupta sab the all classic journalist donning a khadi kurta and a pen in his pocket , one of those breeds of stubborn and professional reporters back then , hope the new lot of journalist take a leaf out of him and implement ,

Nazimuddin, Bogra and Suhrawardi were of course from Bengal. However none of them were Bengali. Same with Iskander Mirza. The only Bengali in this gang was Nurul Amin.

No one can elucidate all this complex stuff better than SG !

29:36 .. Guptaji, thank you for keeping the post audio real and un-processed! :)

Extremely Well Researched and Presented!