Saeed Mehdi

Saeed Mehdi is a former Pakistani bureaucrat and author known for his firsthand accounts of key political events in Pakistan’s history. His book, 'The Eyewitness,' reflects on the decline of prominent political figures in the country, drawing from his experiences during military regimes, particularly under General Zia-ul-Haq and General Pervez Musharraf. Mehdi's narratives include his encounters with significant political leaders, including former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, whom he visited in jail to deliver a message from the military dictator. His writings assert that the real threat to Pakistan comes not from external enemies, but from the powerful elite that undermine democratic values.