The Rawalpindi Conspiracy was an attempted coup d’état against the government of

The Rawalpindi Conspiracy of 1951 was an attempted military coup against Prime Minister Liaqat Ali Khan’s government. Led by Major General Akbar Khan and involving leftist intellectuals; the plan aimed to overthrow the civilian government. The plot was foiled; and the conspirators were arrested and tried. This incident is significant as it reflected early tensions between the military; political leadership; and ideological groups in Pakistan. It also foreshadowed the military’s recurring role in the country’s politics.