Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins ( Annie Jacobsen )

Annie Jacobsen's "Surprise, Kill, Vanish" is a gripping dive into the clandestine world of the CIA's paramilitary operations. In this meticulously researched and thought-provoking book, Jacobsen pulls back the curtain on the secretive and often controversial activities of the agency's elite operatives.

HOW PAKISTAN GOT DIVIDED ( MAJOR GENERAL RAO FARMAN ALI KHAN )

The book is an eyewitness account of the events that led to a civil war in   East Pakistan, which culminated in the creation of Bangladesh. It is written by Major General Rao Farman Ali Khan, a well-known army officer present in the Eastern Wing during the war of 1971. His experience of the Eastern Wing spanned almost five years; in the latter three years (1969–71), he held the key appointment of Advisor on Civil Affairs to the Governor of East Pakistan. By virtue of this role, and the length of his tenure in East Pakistan, he acquired deep insight and knowledge of the political and military events as they unfolded.

Sab Say Pehlay Pakistan (Pervez Musharraf)

 سب سے پہلے پاکستان پرویز مشرف کی کتاب ’In the line of fire‘ کا اردو ترجمہ ہے۔ پرویز مشرف کے بقول یہ کتاب، موجودہ عہد کے پاکستان کی صورت حال پر ایک دریچہ اور اس کی بحالی میں میرے کردار کا جائزہ ہے۔ میں نے اپنی زندگی کے ابتدائی سالوں میں ایک جذباتی بلکہ شاہد تند و تیز زندگی گزاری ہے، لیکن میرا ہدف ہمیشہ اپنی اصلاح اور اپنے ملک کی بہتری رہا ہے۔ کبھی کبھی مجھے اپنی صاف گوئی اور لگی لپٹی باتیں نہ کرنے کے باعث سزائیں بھی ملی ہیں اور مجھے یقین ہے کہ آپ کو اس کتاب میں ان خصوصیات کے اشارے بھی ملیں گے۔ میں نازک مرحلوں سے بھاگتا نہیں ہوں، لیکن ان میں کبھی کبھی قومی تحفظات آڑے آ جاتے ہیں۔ 

In the line of fire (Pervez Musharraf)

 

Pervez Musharraf states that this book is a window into contemporary Pakistan and my role in shaping it. I have lived a passionate life, perhaps and impetuous one in my early years, but always I have focused on self-improvement and the betterment of my country. Often I have been chastised for being too forthright and candid, and I trust you will find these qualities reflected here. I do not shy away from sensitive issues, circumscribed only by certain dictates of national security.