The National Documentation Wing (Urdu: قومی دستاویزی ونگ, romanized: qaumī dastāwīzī wing; abbreviated as NDW), formerly known as the National Documentation Center,[a] is a specialized government entity of the government of Pakistan, primarily responsible for managing primary source materials related to colonial rule in India, the Indian nationalist movement, and Muslim political activities.
The NDW operates under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet Division and plays a crucial role in ensuring that essential government records are systematically maintained, archived, and accessible.
These publications are well-regarded in academic circles and have clarified misconceptions surrounding the Muslim freedom struggle, offering a more accurate context for Pakistan's national history.
[4] Faced with the fragmentation of these crucial documents, Pakistan found it necessary to retrieve relevant records from the United Kingdom and consolidate them into a central national archive.
[4] The National Documentation Wing operates under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet Secretary and functions as a key archival and information management body.