Publisher's Synopsis
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948): The founder of Pakistan, Jinnah played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and negotiated for the creation of a separate nation for Muslims in the subcontinent.
Malala Yousafzai (born 1997): An advocate for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala survived a Taliban assassination attempt and continues to work for education and women's rights globally.
Abdul Sattar Edhi (1928-2016): A philanthropist and social worker, Edhi founded the Edhi Foundation which provides healthcare and social services to the underprivileged in Pakistan, regardless of their background.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (born 1936): A nuclear physicist, Khan played a pivotal role in Pakistan's nuclear program, making the country a nuclear power.
Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007): The first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country, Bhutto served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and was a prominent political figure.
Allama Iqbal (1877-1938): A philosopher, poet, and politician, Iqbal's writings inspired the idea of a separate Muslim state in South Asia and are considered influential in shaping Pakistan's ideology.
Pervez Musharraf (born 1943): A retired four-star general and politician, Musharraf served as the President of Pakistan, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape.
Abdus Salam (1926-1996): A theoretical physicist, Salam shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to electroweak unification, making significant advancements in the field.
Asma Jahangir (1952-2018): A human rights lawyer and activist, Jahangir co-founded and chaired the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, advocating for women's and minority rights.
Imran Khan (born 1952): A former cricketer turned politician, Khan led Pakistan to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup and later became the Prime Minister of Pakistan, focusing on anti-corruption measures and social welfare.
Abdul Hafeez Kardar (1925-1996): A prominent cricketer and the first captain of the Pakistan national cricket team, Kardar played a significant role in shaping cricket in Pakistan and later served as a cricket administrator.
