The Daily
Morning News
01 AUGUST 1971
News headlines and details from the Daily Morning News.
News Headlines:
- ICAO Council rejects Indian contention: Ban on flights
- 10 m. dollars worth of US food grains for Pakistan.
- US Grants 1 m Dollar for E. Pakistan.
- 100 E. Pakistanis killed in clashes in Agartala.
- MLR 161 issued.
- Three Indian miscreants killed.
- Big procession brought out at Barisal.
- Student leaders condemn acts of destruction.
- India's wanton acts of aggression condemned. 0
- UK accused of being responsible for current crisis in East wing.
- Indian shelling of Comilla condemned.
- Razakar camps.
- Muslim Nations urged to provide material help to Pakistan.
- Pakistan Army's role praised.
- Army action was only Course left, says Pir of Sarsina.
- Kabori & Jabbar asked to appear before DSMLA.
- Convicted under ML.
- Supp. financial provisions: ordinance issued.
- Surrender of evacuated property: MLR 86 issued.
Other Headlines:
- Security measures tightened.
- KSP leaders to visit West wing.
- NIT chief due in city today.
Islamabad, July 31 (PPI): The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council at its meeting held on July 27 and 28 in Montreal has rejected India's contention that the Council was not competent to adjudicate on Pakistan's application against India regarding the restoration of PIA flights over Indian territory; which were banned by India illegally and, arbitrarily, it was officially stated in Islamabad today.
It would be recalled that Pakistan filed a complaint with the ICAO against India over the ban imposed in the first week of March 1971. The ICAO Council in its resolution of April 8, 1971 had asked India to submit a counter memorial to Pakistan & complaint within two months. Five days before the expiry of the period India instead of filing its counter memorial challenged the competence of the ICAO council to hear Pakistan's complaint.
The decision of the Council has fully indicated Pakistan's stand-
The ground has thus been prepared for the ICAO Council to proceed further to adopt pressures for the restoration of Pakistan's airline's flights denied by India is a breach of international conventions and the bilateral agreement with Pakistan. It has at the same time brought into bold relief the hollowness and the arbitrariness of India's position.
Washington, July 31 (UPI): The US Department of Agriculture said here today that it has issued two food for peace purchase authorisations to Pakistan for 10,785,224 dollars worth of foodgrains.
Contracting period for the wheat is August 4-
Geneva, July 31: The United States has announced gift of US $ 1 million to help relieve the plight of the people of East Pakistan.
The announcement was made on July 30 by US representative Bernard Zugonir to the summer session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Mr. Zugorin said the money is to be used as the UN secretariat sees fit primary to staff and support the UN office in East Pakistan.
Previous US gift to East Pakistan in addition to the more $ 70 million in cash and kind channelled through the UN system to aid East Pakistani refugees in India include:
Two grant of $ 1 million each to finance chartering of coastal vessels to carry relief supplies.
A grant of $ 4.7 million for cyclone relief and rehabilitation.
Large shipments of wheat for distribution to cyclone victims.
Continued armed clashes between 'rebel' groups in Agartala have resulted in over 100 casualties to both sides during this week, according to returnees reaching Dacca yesterday, reports APP.
According to them Major clashes during the week took place near Agartala airfield,
Agartala cinema hall and Sonamura South of Agartala. Both sides freely used rifles,
stenguns, revolvers and handgrenades during the clashes the returnees said. Talking
of the causes of rift between the rebel groups, the returnees said that most of them
have realized that the so-
Citing another reason, the returnees said the most of the rebels' also resent the dictatorial authority of Indian military officers who are asking them only to promote Indian interests and do not give them any freedom of choice or action.
According to another report from Sylhet; 22 rebels have crossed back to East Pakistan and voluntarily surrendered to the authorities along with their arms, ammunition and explosives. They said they had to carry this material with them in the name of sabotage actions otherwise Indians would not have allowed them to come back.
The Martial Law Administrator zone 'B' has empowered the Registrar of Trade Unions to Cancel the registration of any trade Union under MLO No. 161 issued here the other day, says an ISPR release.
Following is the text of MLO 161:
1. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Industrial Regulations ordinance, 1969. (Ordinance No. XXXIII of 1969), the Registar of Trade Unions May:
a. Cancel the registration of any union if he is satisfied that the Union has ceased to function or has contravened any of the provisions of the said ordinance or the rules made there under of the provisions of its own constitution.
b. Declare, for a period not exceeding six months at a time a registered trade union to be a collective bargaining agent for the purpose of the said ordinance without holding a ballot, if he is satisfied that such union is more representative in character than the others.
2. Any action taken by the registrar of trade Unions under this order shall not be called in question by or before any court of law.
The residents of Thripur, a border village near Punch Bibi killed three Indian agents and injured two while encountering a gang of intruders early this week reports APP.
According to reports reaching Dacca; a gang of 70 armed miscreants raided the village on the night between 23rd and 24th of this month using rifles and automatic weapons.
The villagers, some of whom were also armed with guns, repulsed the attack inflicting casualties on the intruders. They also arrested three of them while others made good their escape.
The arrested intruders were handed over to the authorities.
Barisal, July 31 (APP): A mile long procession was brought out on Wednesday from the town Hall under the auspices of the district and town peace committee.
All sections of people including members of minority communities attended the procession.
The processionists carried the National flag, placards and banners with inscriptions Lailaha Illallahu Muhammadur Rassululla.
The processionists also shouted slogans Pakistan Zindabad; Quaid-
The procession was led by Messrs Abdur Rab president, District Peace Committee Khan
Chaudhury Fazle Rob secretary District Peace Committee, Shamsher Ali, Advocate, Alhaj
Adumali and Matior Rahman Talukdar, president and organising secretary, Town peace
committee respectively Abul Hossain, Organinsing secretary; District Peace Committee,
Maulana Abdul Motin, joint secretary, East Pkist Nizam-
The procession ended at Barisal Town Hall.
In the afternoon a largely attended public meeting was held at the town Hall with Shah Najibul Huq in the chair.
Mr. Shamsher Ali; advocate, warned Indira Gandhi that her mischievous connivance
and support to anti-
He said India can never be a friend of East Pakistan as otherwise she would consider it a thousand times before inhumanly killing the civil population of Comilla and elsewhere by indiscriminate shelling.
Mr. Ali said that Pakistan has come to stay and no power on Earth can do her the slightest harm for from undoing it. Pakistan is indivisible and India's attempts to wreck it will be foiled by a hundred and thirty million patriots of Pakistan.
Abdur Rob, Motior Rahman Talukder Abidul Hossain -
Sylhet, July 31 (APP): Mr. Fariduddin Choudhury, president and Mr. Abu Saeed, secretary
of Jalalabad Chatra Samity in a joint statement said the heinous acts of destruction,
killing and damage to public property committed by the anti-
India, through her agents of that outlawed AL struck the most fatal blow to the aspiration of our people by making them launch a campaign of destruction. She sent out infiltrators to start a reign of terror and carry away our resources to India.
The student-
Maulana Siddique Ahmed, president, East Pakistan Nizame-
In a joint statement here on Friday they said that there is no word to condemn repeated unprovoked Indian shelling to Comilla.
They also said that the people of Pakistan are ready for any sacrifice to frustrate the evil designs of India and safeguard the integrity and solidarity of Pakistan.
London, July 31 (PPI): Pakistani students here have accused Britain of being responsible for the current crisis in East Pakistan.
The effort to disintegrate Pakistan was in fact a move to divide and weaken the Muslim World, they told a gathering comprising Pakistanis and Britons at Hyde park speakers corner here last Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Pervez Fazil, president of Pakistan Students Welfare Association, said: The East Pakistan crisis cannot be judged in the light of the present situation alone. The seeds of the tragedy were sown since 1947 at the time of independence of India the birth of Pakistan.
The British administration of the period was responsible for the situation in several ways he added.
The independence of India and the creation of Pakistan were accelerated by Britain without taking into consideration the full demands made by the Father of the Nation Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League for Pakistan.
For Instance Quaid-
Dr. Ghaffar Ahmed, convenor, Pakistan students hostel residents committee; said that
the British conspiracy against Indo Pak Muslims came into lime-
The Muslim territories of Kashmir, Hydenabad, Bhopal and Junagadh were excluded from the arrangement, As a result of which the Indian armies invaded these territories and annexed soon after, he added.
Maulavibazar, July 31 (PPI) : A joint meeting of Muslims Hindus and tea garden labourers
was hold at shamsher nagar Sylhet on Wednesday last under the auspices of sub-
The meeting condemned the Indian firing on Pakistan territory at Comilla town killing innocent citizens and destroying their properties.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Misirullah, convenor, sub-
Maulana A Latif Fultali among others; also spoke in the meeting and asked the people to stand under one banner for the solidarity and integrity of the country.
He addressed the people to join the Razakar organisation for the defence of the country.
Razakar training camps have been opened at Rajbari and Pangsa in Goalundo sub-
Karachi July 31 (APP): Mr. Yunus Ali, a member of the Kenya National Assembly today urged the Muslim states to provide moral land material assistance to Pakistan in her present hour of need.
Talking to APP here today Mr. Ali said this is the time that the Muslim nations should come out in support of Pakistan.
Mr. Ali arrived here today from Nairoby on way to Manila to his country's two-
The other member of the delegation is Mr. Essa Kunia, president of the National Union of Kenya Muslims.
The Kenyan MP said the Muslims in Africa regard Pakistan as a strong hold of the Islamic world.
What is happening to Pakistan is not a matter for Pakistan alone, it is of concern to Muslims throughout the world, Mr. Ali said.
He said that at the three day conference in Manila we will come out in support of our Muslim brothers in Pakistan.
Naturally we feel it our duty to support our Muslim brothers and we believe in the oneness of Pakistan.
He expressed satisfaction that Pakistan Govt. had handled the situation in East Pakistan very well. He said that Pakistan hold withstood all pressures to maintain her territorial integrity and Unity of the country.
This is a matter of survival for Muslims around the world he added.
The Kenyan delegation will spend three days in Karachi before flying to Manila on August 4.
Sylhet, July 31 (APP): The People of Sylhet have now risen to a man to defend their homeland against infiltrators, Indian agents and their stooges.
The role of the saboteurs now stands completely exposed after their attempts to ruin the country's economy. People are now volunteering in the Razakar force in large numbers to defend the country against enemies. Meetings and processions are being held in Thana headquarters and public places vehemently condemning the role of the saboteurs and appreciating the role of the Pakistan Army.
The Central Peace Committee under the leadership of Mr. Shahid Ali, vice president of the Pakistan Council Muslim League, is organising public meetings in mofessol areas. The role of the army in bringing normalcy is being hailed by every one and president Yahya Khan is being widely acclaimed as saviour of the country.
Lahore, July 31(APP): Pir Sahib of Sarsina Sharif: president of the Jamiatul Mushaikh, East Pakistan and Amir, Hizbullah (East Pakistan) said here today that the action taken by the army on March 25 last was the only course open in view of the situation created by Indian infiltrators and local miscreants particularly criminals breaking jails in East Pakistan.
The Pir Sahib, who arrived here this morning from Rawalpindi at the head of nine-
He said now the people of East Pakistan were fully aware of the real position and were determined as ever to remain united with their brothers in West Pakistan.
He appealed to president general Yahya Khan to award exemplary punishment to those conspiring with India to disintegrate Pakistan.
In a joint statement signed by Pir Sahib Sarsina Sharif, Pir Sahib Dewal Sharif and Maulana Abdul Mannan, president, Jamitul Mudaraseer, East Pakistan and member of the delegation said a branch of the Jamiatul Madreseen had been opened in West Pakistan and about 200 ulema of this Wing have joined hands with the East Pakistan organisation of 25,000 ulema teachers of Arabic madarssas to help keep the country united and strong. They emphasized the need for reforms in educational system to make it Islamic ideology oriented. They also called for taking to Islamic way of life.
Pir Sahib Sarsina sharif and Maulana Abdul Mannan appealed to those West Pakistanis who had left East Pakistan because of abnormal conditions there a few months back to return to their business at the earliest . They said the people of East Pakistan were determined to defeat any Indian design to harm this country.
He commended the reported sanctioning of an Islamic Arabic University by the East Pakistan Governor, Lt Gen. Tikka Khan. They appealed to the authorities in West Pakistan to render adequate financial assistance to institutions imparting religions teaching here.
During their stay in West Pakistan the delegation visited Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Hasan Abdul, Txiha Akhona, Attok and Muarree.
They were accompanied by Pir Sahib Dewal Sharif. The delegation is leaving for Karachi tonight.
The Deputy sub-
They are (1) Abdul Jabber and (2) Mrs. Kabori Chowdhury both film and TV artists.
A notification issued here today said in exercise of the powers conferred on one under MLR No. 401 Brigadier Bashir Ahmed, DSMLA Dacca direct you (1) Abdul Jobbar of 655, Magh Bazar, PS Tejgaon Dacca and (2) Mrs. Kabori Chowdhury, W/O Chitta Chowhury, both film and tv artists to appear before me on August 13, 1971 at 1000 hours at MPA Hostel, Dacca to answer to the Charges under Martial law regulations levelled against you.
If you fail to appear you will be tried in absentia in accordance with the provisios of MLR No. 40.
9 ordered to appear
Nine persons have been ordered under MLR 40 to appear before the DSMLA sub -
The notification said; In exercise of the powers conferred on me under MLR 4/I, Brigadier
Bashir Ahmed; DSMLA, sub-
If you fail to appear you will be tried in absentia in accordance with the provisions of MLR 40.
5 ordered to appear
The DSMLA sub sector-
The Notification said: In exercise of the powers conferred on me under MLR 401, Brigadier
Bashir Ahmed, DSMLA, sub-
If you fail to appear you will be tried in absentia in accordance with the provision of MLR 40.
3 Asked to appear
The Deputy sub ML Administrator sub-
A notification issued here said; In exercise of the powers conferred on me under
MLR40 Brigadier Bashir Ahmad, DSMLA, sub-
If you fail to appear you will be tried in absentia in accordance with the provisions of MLR 40.
Karachi, July 31, According to a press release issued here today from the Headquarters,
ML Administrator, zone 'D' The Summary Military Court No. 2 sector -
Islamabad, July 31(PPI): The president has promulgated an ordinance on July 22, 1971 to make certain supplementary provisions relating to the financial proposal of the central Government.
The ordinance gives legal effect to the announcement made by the Ministry of finance
on July 7, 1971 regarding assessment of income tax of salarie persons for the assessment
year 1971-
The ordinance also lays down concessions given to the tax payer in regard to appeal fee of the tribunal.
The ordinance reads, whereas it is expedient to make certain supplementary provisions relating to the financial proposals of the Central Govt. and amend certain laws for the purposes hereinafter appearing.
Now therefore in pursuance of the proclamation of the 25th day of March 1969 read with the provision's constitution order and in exercise of all powers in splitting him in that behalf, the president is pleased to make and promulgated the following ordinance:
1) Short title, extent and commencement.
This ordinance may be called the financie (Supplementary provisions) ordinance, 1971.
2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 1st day of July, 1971.
2. In the income-
1. Where the total income does not exceed Rs. 30,000, at the rate of 40 percent of total income.
2. Where the total income exceeds Rs. 30,000 but does not exceed Rs. 50,000 Rs. 12000 plus 30 percent of the amount exceeding Rs. 30,000.
3.Where the total income exceeds Rs. 50,000 but does not exceed Rs. 70,000 Rs. 18,000 plus 20 percent of the amount exceeding Rs. 50,000.
4. Where the total income exceeds Rs. 70,000 but does to exceed Rs. 1,00,000, Rs. 22,000 plus 10 percent of the amount exceeding Rs. 70,000.
5. Where the total income exceeds Rs. 1,00,00, Rs 25,000.
(2) In section 18A in sub-
(3) The appeals shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed
manner and accompanied by a fee at the following rates; namely:-
(A) Where the total income does not exceed one lakh of rupees, 25 rupees;
(B) Where the total income exceeds one lakh of rupees; 100 rupees.
Amendment of ordinance XL of 1970.
3. In the finance ordinance, 1970 (XI of 1970) in section 9 as substituted by the
Finance ordinance 1971 (XIVof 1971) in sub-
(2) In cause (A) the word, and at the "end" shall be omitted.
(B) In cause (B) for the fullstop at the end semi-
(C) Where the total income of an assessee, not being a company, not being a company includes any income chargeable under the head "salaries" the tax payable by the assessee on that part of his total income which consists of such inclusion shall be an amount bearing to the total amount of tax as would have been payable by him had the finance ordinance 1971 (XIV of 1971) not come into force, in his total income the same proportion as the amount of such inclusion bears to his total income."
Karachi, July 31: The chief ML Administrator, Pakistan, has promulgated ML R No.
86 regarding the surrender of evacuee property in un-
Regulation No. 86
1. (1) This regulation shall come into force at once and shall take effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent here with in any other law for the time being in force.
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan except the province of East Pakistan.
2. In this regulation, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context.
(A) Act "means the displaced persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1958 (XXVIII of 1958)
(B) Chief settlement Commissioner "means the chief settlement commissioner appointed under subsection (1) of section 9 of the act, and includes any other officer not below the rank of settlement commissioner; authorised by him in this behalf.
(C) Evacuee property a" has the same meaning as in the Pakistan (Administrator of Evacuee property) Act, 951 (XII of1957)
(D) Possession "has the same meaning as in the act."
(E) All other words and expressions used out defined in this regulation and defined in the act shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the act.
3. Every person in possession or occupation of any evacuee property which has not
before the commencement of this regulation been disposed of under the act or any
property acquired under section 3 of the act or evacuee agricultural land declared
as a building site under sub-
(2) If the person to whom a notice is issued under-
(3) On the receipt of an application under sub-
4. (1) The un-
Provided that, in the case of a person who has made an application under sub-
(2) The value of any property sought to be transferred under sub-
(3) The applicant shall, within seven days from the date of intimation of the value
of the property under sub-
5. Whoever contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of paragraph 3 of sub-
6. The property surrendered under paragraph 3 shall be handed over to the Deputy Settlement Commissioner of the area concerned for disposal under the provisions of the act or the displaced persons of the act or the displaced persons (land settlement). act, 1958 (XLVII of 1958), as the case may be,
7. No provision of this regulation or any order made there under shalll be called in question in any court, and no court or other authority shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter for the determination of which provision has been made by this regulation or grant an injunction or make an interim order in relation to any such matter or any order made under this regulation.
Sd/c General
Commander in Chief Army Pakistan
And
Chief Martial Law Administrator.
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