What did Quaid-e-Azam deeply regret after the creation of Pakistan?
It’s a question few have dared to ask, and even fewer have answered. Between Borders: A Diplomat’s Journey takes you into the heart of this forgotten regret, as well as the most important decisions, power struggles, and quiet miscalculations that shaped Pakistan’s destiny.
In this documentary, we sat down with the Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Shamshad Ahmad Khan. A veteran diplomat who shaped Pakistan’s foreign policy during pivotal moments, including nuclear tests, peace talks, and regional cooperation. With him, we uncover how diplomacy shaped moments of nuclear crisis, regional tension, and fragile peace.
But beyond the official narratives, deeper questions linger:
What fatal errors were made by Muslim leaders before and after the Partition?
Why did those who helped create Pakistan, especially the Bengalis, ultimately choose to leave it behind and form a new nation?
Who’s to answer?
Who’s responsible for it all?
Episode 1
In the first episode of Between Borders, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Shamshad Ahmad Khan recounts his family’s journey of Hijrat (migration) during the Partition of 1947. From narrowly escaping violence in Ambala to starting over in Lahore, this is a deeply personal reflection on the cost of freedom and the vision of Pakistan that was never fulfilled.
Episode 2
In the second episode of Between Borders: A Diplomat’s Journey, former Foreign Secretary Shamshad Ahmad Khan reflects on the years that followed Pakistan’s creation. From his academic life in Lahore to the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan, from Cold War politics to the Fall of East Pakistan. This is a candid recollection of how a nation’s dream slowly unraveled, one decision at a time.
