Jinnah Liaqat Dialogue in Ziarat circa 1948 - from Dinkar Joshi’s book ‘Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah - The Man Behind the Curtain (A biographical novel)’ published by Pentagon Press Dehli from Chapter III, Liaquat-Jinnah Dialogue, at Ziarat - Pages # 11 & 12: “After accepting the position of the Prime Minister, it is my duty to take my Ministerial colleagues and the people of the country into confidence. “‘Your duty is simply to follow my order. You can accept whatever information Dr. Illahi Baksh gives to you about my health and act accordingly. I do understand why you are so concerned about my health.’ “‘You are misunderstanding, Quaid-e-Azam’, said Liaqat in soft voice. “‘Perhaps I have misunderstood until now, but now I understand the truth, I am not ignorant of your intention.’ “‘You are unnecessarily getting annoyed, Quaid-e-Azam. Serving the country and its people is my noble intention, Insha Allah.’ “‘The manner in which you are working surrounded by Mullahs and Maulvis, the Pakistan of my dreams cannot be created. My Pakistan can only be modern, not medieval. I have made you the Prime Minister for making Pakistan a modern nation. I feel, my decision was wrong,’ said the Quaid-e-Azam in a loud and angry voice. “Dr. Illahi Baksh, who sat in front, noticed the excitement in Quaid-e-Azam’s eyes “He stood up came close to the bed and said, ‘Sir, now you must take rest, we will take care of the rest’. ‘Mr. Prime Minister. You understand what I am saying’ said the Quaid-e-Azam disregarding the doctor’s advice. ‘I demanded Pakistan in the interest of Hindus and Muslims-living for centuries in this subcontinent. But, the events, of the past one year will lead to permanent suffering of both these communities. You are not moving in the right direction; you are taking Pakistan towards the medieval age to be ruled by the Mullahs and the Maulvis. This is not acceptable to me. Now, enough! I feel like going to Delhi and meeting Jawaharlal to tell that ... ... ...’ “‘Bhaijaan’, Fatima put her palm on the quivering lips and interrupted, ‘Now, you do not say anything ... Your health does not permit you to exert so much,’ and then turning to Liaqat Ali Khan, she said, ‘Prime Minister, I think it would be better if we sit in another room to talk further on this’. “‘Liaqat looked at Fatima curiously. Nobody could understand what was happening between two. Liaqat got up with faint smile. ... ... ...’ ( Courtesy Professor Mohammad Naeem
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