Ilaqai Aman o Salamati aur Bharat: Waqiat, Haqaiq aur Muzmerat
| Author: Iftikhar Gilani Language: Urdu Publication date: February 16, 2026 ISBN-10: 969-448-864-6 ISBN-13: 978-969-448-864-6 Price: PKR 1600 | USD30 (Export) Publisher: IPS Press Buy on IPS Press |
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About the Book
India has remained an important and consistently debated subject in Pakistan. Yet, whether during periods of regional peace or times of heightened tension, a lack of serious understanding and informed analysis of India has long been felt within Pakistan’s academic, intellectual, and political circles. It is in this context that the Institute of Policy Studies initiated a project to compile and publish nearly one thousand columns written by journalist and analyst Iftikhar Gilani, organizing them into various thematic volumes. The first book in this series, “Ikisveen Sadi ka Bharat aur Musalman: Siyasat aur Samaj ke Aaine Mein,” was published in 2024. The present volume is another significant contribution to this intellectual endeavor. The book is divided into six sections covering key themes such as the Pakistan-India dialogue process, Pakistan-India relations, developments in regional politics, and issues and trends in India’s national politics. This work will serve as a valuable and authoritative resource for scholars, policymakers, researchers, and serious readers interested in political science, social sciences, public policy, and international relations. The book will not only enrich research and intellectual discourse but will also contribute to the development of fresh perspectives and more effective policies in these fields.
About the Author:
Iftikhar Gilani is a distinguished senior journalist with nearly three decades of experience reporting on politics, international relations, and foreign policy in South Asia and the Middle East. He has held editorial positions at several prominent Indian media organizations and has also worked with the international reporting division of Anadolu Agency, Türkiye’s state news agency, and Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle. Gilani served as strategic affairs editor and head of the national bureau at the leading Indian newspaper DNA. He has also been associated with a number of publications, including Tehelka.com, Kashmir Times, and the Pakistani newspapers Daily Times and The Nation. His analytical columns have appeared in numerous newspapers and journals in both Pakistan and India, earning wide recognition and acclaim. Among his notable works is the English-language memoir “My Days in Prison.” Its Urdu translation, “Tehar ke Shab-o-Roz,” received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008. In recognition of his contributions to journalism, Gilani has been honored with several prestigious awards and distinctions.
