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Allama Mashriqi, one of the founding fathers of Pakistan, was one of the greatest scholars and leaders of the 20th century. "Pakistan’s Freedom & Allama Mashriqi" is a timeline of events surrounding this giant among men and his Khaksar Tehrik (also known as the Khaksar Movement). Mashriqi, a genius, broke records at the Cambridge University (U.K.) and emerged as a world-renowned mathematician and scholar. It is believed that his academic records at the Cambridge University are yet to be broken. He held the position of Under Secretary (Education Dept.) in British India. Prior to partition, the British offered him title of Knighthood and Ambassadorship; he declined both offers. Mashriqi was also among great writers, and his monumental work is "Tazkirah" (nominated for Nobel Prize), which presents a scientific view of the Holy Quran. After resigning from the government service, Mashriqi founded the Khaksar Tehrik in 1930. This Movement created history and led to the freedom of the Indian subcontinent and the emergence of Pakistan and India. "Pakistan’s Freedom & Allama Mashriqi" is the result of almost a decade of exhaustive research by Mr. Nasim Yousaf ( grandson of Allama Mashriqi ). It is one of the most important documents in Indo-Pak history that has ever been produced on the Khaksar Movement. This work will go a long way in unveiling many hidden facts surrounding independence, as Pakistan and India’s history remains incomplete and imperfect without discussing the Khaksar Movement’s role toward freedom. This chronology goes far beyond merely listing dates of events; it includes important correspondence, resolutions, press statements, official communiqués, photos, and much more. This work allows the reader to get an undistorted and factual understanding of Mashriqi and the Khaksars’ unparalleled resistance and suffering that mobilized the nation for freedom. "Pakistan’s Freedom & Allama Mashriqi" is an eye-opener and an immense source of information for scholarly studies, historians, professors, students, film-makers, journalists, and others interested in Indo-Pak history. The editor has used credible sources, including non-Khaksar materials. In addition, his personal knowledge provides great insight into the life of Mashriqi and his Movement. Based on this information, Mr. Yousaf has provided comments wherever needed. About the Author This publication has been edited and compiled by Mr. Nasim Yousaf, a grandson of Allama Mashriqi. This document is the result of exhaustive study on the Pakistan movement carried out by Mr. Yousaf and his personal knowledge of Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Tehrik. Mr. Yousaf began his career as a Pilot Officer in the Pakistan Air Force. He left the cherished profession and became an exporter and a leader in the business community in Pakistan. The editor is a founding member of the Board of Directors that established The Pakistan Commercial Exporters of Towels Association (PCETA), one of the largest trade associations in Pakistan. He also held other important positions in the PCETA, including Vice Chairman (North Zone), Member of the Central Executive Committee, and Member of the Textile Quota Committee of the PCETA. As part of the Textile Quota Committee, he and other members were responsible for disbursing quota to exporters of PCETA. Mr. Yousaf also represented the business community in front of various levels of the Government of Pakistan, including the ministerial level, to discuss and resolve trade issues. Mr. Yousaf has traveled extensively around the world, which according to him, has been a great source of learning and has broadened his vision on global issues. Since his move to the USA over a decade ago, he has continued to be in his own business, and has simultaneously pursued his passion of writing books and articles, particularly on Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars’ role towards the independence of Pakistan. He has spent many years on research on the Pakistan movement and has continuously devoted a considerable amount of time toward this project. Mr. Yousaf’s other works and books include: 1. "Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan" 2. A sequel to this publication ("Pakistan’s Freedom & Allama Mashriqi") is in progress. 3. "Import & Export of Apparel & Textiles" 4. Various articles on Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Tehrik. These have been published in the Pakistani newspapers. Extracts from his research have also been published on the web sites dedicated to Allama Mashriqi and Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan. Web sites dedicated to Allama Mashriqi: http://www.allamamashraqi.com http://www.allamamashriqi.info http://www.allama-mashriqi.8m.com