Jinnah – Liaquat Partnership and the Muslim Cause in South Asia

Abstract

Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the most popular of all the leaders amongst the Muslims of South Asia during the freedom movement and Liaquat Ali Khan had the distinction of being his most trusted deputy. Liaquat considered Jinnah as the only person who could put a new life into the Muslim League and save the Muslims of South Asia. Jinnah found in Liaquat a companion who could help him in his mission. Liaquat had great respect for Jinnah and Jinnah trusted Liaquat the most. Both shared a common passion - to serve the people. Combination of the two not only helped the Muslims of South Asia achieve a separate homeland for them but also worked to combat the problems Pakistan was facing at the time of its inception.