In an ironic reversal of Pakistan’s strategic doctrine that 'the defence of the East lay in the West,' the defence of West Pakistan was now contingent on the surrender of East Pakistan.
By Ahmad Faruqui

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Why Pakistan’s Eastern Garrison Collapsed Within Two Weeks In December 1971 Generals Yahya and Hamid largely disappeared from the theatre, leaving Niazi isolated – while Yahya offered only prayers

Generals Yahya and Hamid largely disappeared from the theatre, leaving Niazi isolated – while Yahya offered only prayers
By Ahmad Faruqui

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/15-Dec-2025/...

#FallofDhaka1971 #GeneralNiazi #EastPakistan #warhistory #HamoodurRahmanCommissionReport #OperationSearchlight

Why Pakistan’s Eastern Garrison Collapsed Within Two Weeks In December 1971 Generals Yahya and Hamid largely disappeared from the theatre, leaving Niazi isolated – while Yahya offered only prayers

Generals Yahya and Hamid largely disappeared from the theatre, leaving Niazi isolated – while Yahya offered only prayers
By Ahmad Faruqui

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/15-Dec-2025/...

#FallofDhaka1971 #GeneralNiazi #EastPakistan #warhistory #HamoodurRahmanCommissionReport #OperationSearchlight