Safdar Mahmood

Safdar Mahmood (died 2021) was a Pakistani bureaucrat, historian, columnist, and political analyst. He served as a federal secretary in the Government of Pakistan and authored several works on the political history of the country. His works have been translated into German, Chinese, Bengali, Uzbek, and Sindhi.

Biography Mahmood was born in Gujrat District of Punjab, Pakistan.

Mahmood joined the Central Superior Services of Pakistan and served in various administrative positions, including as a federal secretary.

He wrote a regular column titled Subh Bakhair in the Urdu-language newspaper the Daily Jang and contributed research articles to various journals and magazines.

He was the recipient of the Presidential Pride of Performance award for his contributions to the history of Pakistan.

Publications Pakistan: Political Roots and Development 1947–1999 Pakistan: Rule of Muslim League and Inception of Democracy (1947–54) Pakistan Divided: Study of Factors and Forces, Leading to the Breakup of Pakistan in 1971 Dard-e-Agahi Pakistan: Meri Mohabat