The Politics of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Pakistan

"This work is based on the Ph.D. thesis of the author. It is a welcome arrival in a field that has, so far, not attracted much research - there are not many books on the role and influences exercised by religious parties in Pakistan. On the subject of the JUIP, specifically, Dr. Pirzada has achieved a first as there is no other well researched work on the topic. The lack of academic work on religious politics in Pakistan is a serious omission. It is a whole school of thought in Pakistani politics which has gained in influence and power. The book is not only good source material for political scientists, it will also prove to be of interest to any intelligent layman interested in the political history of Pakistan."--BOOK JACKET.