Ishtiaq Ahmed | |
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| Born | Ishtiaq Ahmed 24 February 1947 |
| Citizenship | Swedish |
| Alma mater | University of Stockholm University of the Punjab Forman Christian College St. Anthony's High School |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Political Science |
| Institutions | Visiting Professor, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan |
Ishtiaq Ahmed (Punjabi, Urdu: اشتیاق احمد; born 24 February 1947) is a Pakistani-Swedish political scientist and author.
He holds a PhD in Political Science from Stockholm University. He is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Stockholm University.[1][2][3]
Ahmed’s work provides a comprehensive and critical examination of the political history of South Asia, particularly focusing on the partition of India and the role of key figures like Jinnah. His writings offer valuable insights into the complex dynamics of religion, language, and politics in the region.[4][5]
- ^ Entry at University of Stockholm Archived 5 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine with the University of Stockholm's homepage
- ^ Hasan, Shazia (11 March 2023). "Bengalis were in majority, but Bangla was not made national language: Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed". Dawn. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Thapar, Karan (18 March 2016). "'Hindu, Sikh pressure led to Punjab's partition'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Quit India Movement a great blunder, says writer Ishtiaq Ahmed in Chandigarh". Hindustan Times. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Hombal,DHNS, N. B. "1965 war with India was Pakistan's biggest blunder, says Ishtiaq Ahmed". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 26 February 2024.