Re: Whom do you think was the best ruler of Pakistan?
That’s correct. He would have been remembered nicely in Pakistan’s history if he had not tried to clinch to power in the last days. I couldn’t believe at that time that it is the same Musharraf who was always so eloquent and so realistic whenever he spoke. In the end he was reckless and greedy, and totally oblivious of people’s mood.
I think rulers in 50s were better. People like Iskander Mirza and Khwaja Nazimuddin. At least they were not corrupt. Iskander Mirza used to travel in buses in London after he left power. Khwaja Nazimuddin was from the True Muslim League team of Quaid’s times. One of the founders of Pakistan.
It would have been great to include that great lady, Fatima Jinnah, in this list. Again, she was one of the most trusted members of Team Jinnah.
Too bad Ayyub Khan’s greed for power made her lose those false elections. Ayyub not only destroyed her political future but also sown the seeds of breaking of country. Because Bengalis were overwhelmingly supporting her. If she had come to power then Bengalis would have been satisfied and would not have listened to people like Mujeeb.