Pakistan today stands at a critical juncture in its short history of existence. While much has been written about Pakistan, little is known about Communism or left-leaning politics in the country post-Partition which played a key role in shaping Pakistani politics today. Kamran Asdar Ali here presents the first extensive look at Pakistan s communist and working class movement. The book critically engages with the history of Pakistan s early years while paying special attention to the rise and fall of the Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP) from Partition in 1947 to the aftermath of Bangladeshi...