In the beginning of 1972 Pakistan broke with the Commonwealth after an association of nearly 25 years. Apart from the political implications that formed the basis of this decision and that may follow from it, there are certain economic factors which merit attention.

What is the new problem of the so called "Bangla Desh"? Is it a real revolt of the East Pakistanis against the West Pakistanis or is it rather a strife between India and Pakistan? These are some of the questions arising from the Indo-Pakistan conflict.