Diaries of Field Marshal Muhammed Ayub Khan 1966-1972
“Diaries of Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan, 1966–1972,” edited by Craig Baxter, presents Ayub Khan’s personal notes from the final years of his presidency and the turbulent period that followed. The diaries reveal his thoughts on Pakistan’s political challenges, economic pressures, foreign relations, and rising public unrest. Ayub reflects on the aftermath of the 1965 war, his declining health, and the growing opposition that eventually forced his resignation. Baxter’s editing provides context to Ayub’s frustrations, strategic concerns, and self-justifications. The book offers an inside look at Pakistan’s power dynamics, civil-military tensions, and the mindset of a leader navigating national crisis.
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June 15, 2026
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“Diaries of Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan, 1966–1972,” edited by Craig Baxter, presents Ayub Khan’s personal notes from the final years of his presidency and the turbulent period that followed. The diaries reveal his thoughts on Pakistan’s political challenges, economic pressures, foreign relations, and rising public unrest. Ayub reflects on the aftermath of the 1965 war, his declining health, and the growing opposition that eventually forced his resignation. Baxter’s editing provides context to Ayub’s frustrations, strategic concerns, and self-justifications. The book offers an inside look at Pakistan’s power dynamics, civil-military tensions, and the mindset of a leader navigating national crisis.
