Money and Banking in Pakistan: Revised and Expanded Edition by S. A. Meenai and Javed Ansari

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Price: 30 USD

Revised and expanded to accommodate the current situation of the financial and monetary system in Pakistan, the present edition of this well-established textbook provides a comprehensive analysis from 1947 to 2000. The book has a broad sweep: it is at the same time a historical record of the growth and development of banking in Pakistan, a chronicle of important events in the field of monetary management, and a critique of monetary and fiscal policies pursued in the country since Independence. Suitable for graduate and undergraduate courses in Economics, Finance and Banking, and Business Studies, it is also useful for policy-makers and for researchers seeking a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s financial sector.

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The Rise and Fall of Industrial Productivity in Pakistan by Shahida Wizarat

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Price: 25 USD

This work on industrial productivity in Pakistan is the result of empirical research. There is such a dearth of works in this field that this pioneering work is a significant contribution. The author has traced the changing patterns of industrial growth in Pakistan and has analysed the causes behind the change. By analysing policy decisions and their effect on industrial output she provides quantifiable parameters for students and policymakers. She has, moreover, captured and documented a stage in industrial growth which other developing countries could regard as a precedent, and study to their benefit.

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Islamabad: The Birth of a Capital by Orestes Yakas

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Price: 35 USD

Islamabad The Birth of a Capital - This book covers the activities of the administration of the then newly created country—Pakistan—for the selection of a new capital. It includes the planning, programming, and construction of community facilities, the first low-income houses, and administrative buildings. It covers the period from 1959 to 1963, and is based on about 500 reports issued during this period by the Athens Office and the local representatives of the Chief Consultant Dr C. A. Doxiadis. Islamabad’s planning and programming constitute a unique turning point in the history of town planning. Absolutely new ideas, compatible with the technological advances of our times, had been introduced. Today, Islamabad is the focus of international interest in the results of the application of these ideas.

Islamabad The Birth of a CapitalThis book covers the activities of the administration of the then newly created country—Pakistan—for the selection of a new capital. It includes the planning, programming, and construction of community facilities, the first low-income houses, and administrative buildings. It covers the period from 1959 to 1963, and is based on about 500 reports issued during this period by the Athens Office and the local representatives of the Chief Consultant Dr C. A. Doxiadis. Islamabad’s planning and programming constitute a unique turning point in the history of town planning. Absolutely new ideas, compatible with the technological advances of our times, had been introduced. Today, Islamabad is the focus of international interest in the results of the application of these ideas.

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An Outline of Islamic Architecture by R. A. Jairazbhoy

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Price: 20 USD

An Outline of Islamic Architecture This book is arranged according to the principal regions of the Islamic world rather than on the basis of chronology or building types. Its merit is in its reliance on ancient texts, and its focus on the important and seminal monuments of Islam so that development and evolution remain clear.
The first edition was used as a core textbook in western universities until it went out of print. The present edition has been revised by the author keeping the architecture student in mind. The main strength of the book lies in its ancillary aids which make the text both student-friendly and easy to comprehend. The book contains nearly 70 architectural drawings, close to 200 half-tone plates, and separate maps of eastern and western Islam. In addition, there is a glossary of the architectural terms relevant to the study of Islamic architecture. Finally, a set of four indices covering architectural terms and features; types of buildings; architects and craftsmen; and (mainly medieval) authors greatly facilitates the use of the book

An Outline of Islamic ArchitectureThis book is arranged according to the principal regions of the Islamic world rather than on the basis of chronology or building types. Its merit is in its reliance on ancient texts, and its focus on the important and seminal monuments of Islam so that development and evolution remain clear.The first edition was used as a core textbook in western universities until it went out of print. The present edition has been revised by the author keeping the architecture student in mind. The main strength of the book lies in its ancillary aids which make the text both student-friendly and easy to comprehend. The book contains nearly 70 architectural drawings, close to 200 half-tone plates, and separate maps of eastern and western Islam. In addition, there is a glossary of the architectural terms relevant to the study of Islamic architecture. Finally, a set of four indices covering architectural terms and features; types of buildings; architects and craftsmen; and (mainly medieval) authors greatly facilitates the use of the book

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Great Air Battles of Pakistan Air Force by Air Commodore M. Kaiser Tufail

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Price: 35 USD

This extensively researched book deals with some of the greatest dogfights of PAF. Twelve classics of jet warfare are covered in graphic detail and include rare photographs along with paintings by PAF’s famous aviation artist, Group Capt S.M.A. Hussaini (Retd) and British artist, Eric Carless.
A noteworthy feature of the air battles covered in this book is the candour with which the adversary’s side of the story is taken into account. Hitherto unknown facts regarding PAF’s exploits in Middle East wars have also been brought to light.
The book includes a moving tribute to PAF’s famous hero, Sqn Ldr Sarfaraz Rafiqui. A glossary of air combat terms along with assorted information on fighter performance, air combat trivia, etc, facilitates effortless comprehension of a unique subject.
The book is certain to invoke interest far and wide, as seldom before have PAF’s air battles been revealed in such rich and provocative detail. Coming from a fighter pilot, the story-telling is masterly indeed.

This extensively researched book deals with some of the greatest dogfights of PAF. Twelve classics of jet warfare are covered in graphic detail and include rare photographs along with paintings by PAF’s famous aviation artist, Group Capt S.M.A. Hussaini (Retd) and British artist, Eric Carless. A noteworthy feature of the air battles covered in this book is the candour with which the adversary’s side of the story is taken into account. Hitherto unknown facts regarding PAF’s exploits in Middle East wars have also been brought to light. The book includes a moving tribute to PAF’s famous hero, Sqn Ldr Sarfaraz Rafiqui. A glossary of air combat terms along with assorted information on fighter performance, air combat trivia, etc, facilitates effortless comprehension of a unique subject. The book is certain to invoke interest far and wide, as seldom before have PAF’s air battles been revealed in such rich and provocative detail. Coming from a fighter pilot, the story-telling is masterly indeed.

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Men of Steel: 6 Armoured Division in the 1965 War by Major General Abrar Husain

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Price: 35 USD

This book is an account of the 1965 war between Pakistan and India, based on the war despatches of Major General Abrar Husain, General Officer Commanding 6 Armoured Division. The author compiled the despatches soon after cease-fire in six parts. In part 1 the General has covered the state of the incomplete, semi-trained eight months old Division in 1965. In part 2 the politico-military scenario and the crises and conflicts Pakistan had faced throughout 1965 have been described. Account of the Division’s operations in September 1965 has been covered in part 3. The invaluable close air support provided in crucial moments by the fighter pilots of Pakistan Air Force and the Army Aviation has been covered in part 4. Logistic support for the vast battlefield is covered in part 5, and some statistics, never published before, have been included in part 6. The Foreword has been written by General Pervez Musharraf, President and Chief of Army Staff….the book provides a useful insight into the military mindset and procedures during actual combat — Humair Ishtiaq, Star Weekend

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Jinnah Dear Mr Jinnah by Roger D. Long

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

Price: 256 USD

Selected Correspondence and Speeches of Liaquat Ali Khan, 1937–1947
Liaquat Ali Khan is one of the unsung heroes of the Pakistan Movement. He became Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s most trusted lieutenant, and in 1943 Jinnah called him his ‘right hand’. Almost twenty years younger than Jinnah, Liaquat established a closer working relationship with Jinnah than anyone else.

Their personal lives shared a number of attributes and they both subscribed to modernist views. Jinnah was a Gladstonian liberal, and Liaquat was strongly influenced by the poetry and thoughts of Allama Iqbal. Both had been educated in Law at the Inns of Court in London, and although Jinnah established fame and wealth at the Bar, Liaquat did not practice law. Jinnah chose Liaquat as the General Secretary of the All-India Muslim League in 1936, and over the next decade they worked to establish the League as the political voice of Muslims in South Asia and to create Pakistan. Liaquat’s work with the League and in the creation of Pakistan remains largely unappreciated. Liaquat’s dedication to the cause of Muslims in India, to serving Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the League are illustrated in the correspondence between these two men and in Liaquat’s speeche

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JINNAH, The Founder of Pakistan, In the Eyes of his Contemporaries by Salim Al-Din Qureshi

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Price: 20 USD

This slim volume contains the speeches made at the inauguration of the Jinnah Society in London; contemporary opinion about Jinnah; a brief introduction to Lincoln’s Inn; all the records at Lincoln’s Inn pertaining to Jinnah; extracts from a few of his speeches; and a detailed chronology of Jinnah’s life.

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Aspects of Art by Marjorie Husain

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Price: 16 USD

Aspects of Art: An Essential Textbook for Students of Art in Pakistan
Aspects of Art comprehensively covers the theory and practice of Art fundamentals. A guide for teachers as well as students, it is a point of departure from which Art history and its disciplines will become more accessible. It aims to motivate students of Art to explore for themselves great examples of Art and their creators, from pre-history to the present times. It conforms to the syllabus of the Sindh Board of Technical Education and is exclusively written for students studying this course throughout Pakistan. Here the students will be guided through the disciplines of various Art media, including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Architecture, Graphic Design, Ceramics, and Glass.

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The Art of the Mussulmans in Spain by Shahid Suhrawardy

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Price: 20 USD

This book covers in rich detail a period of Islamic history not accessible to most scholars of Islamic Art. It discusses the influences on the Muslims which were brought to bear on the artefacts and architecture of Spain during the period of the Moorish Kingdoms in Spain. Shahid Suhrawardy writes not only of the political history but weaves in the social mores prevalent at the time. Along with detailed descriptions of ivories, laces and other objects found in the Islamic collections of many of the European museums of that time, he also gives a picture of the people, their aspirations, and constraints.

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