This is the first comprehensive and critical study of the life and political career of Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and Honorary Secretary of the All India Muslim League. The author has used and examined sources so far neglected. This book covers the early life and political career of Liaquat Ali Khan. Additionally, his historical role in dividing the armed forces prior to Partition and heading off a coup by the Indian Army in April 1945 are some of the other aspects which have been highlighted in this book for the first time.