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Mr. Nasim hijazi, Lahore, Mr. Munir Hussain, Secretary Cricketeers Guild of Pakistan, Karachi.

Syed Abdul Mohie Jofari, Advocate formerly councillor all India Muslim League, Peshawar.

Sardar Ghairat Hyat Khan, Organiser, Tehrik-e-Istiqlal, Rawalpindi.

Mr. Sher Ahmed Khan Khamosh Multan.

Mr. Zaheerul Islam, Presiden Mailis-e-Ukhuwat-e-Islamia, Karachi.

Hearty congratulations for your soul stirring speech, Assure you of our fullest co-operation."

Kauser Niazi condemns anti-Pak stance of British Government

Maulana Kausar Niazi, information secretary of the Pakistan people's party, here today condemned the anti-Pakistan stance of the British Government.

Talking to newsmen here, Niazi said that the joint communique of the British and Indian Foreign Ministers recently, was a challenge to our self-respect. It appeared that the British Goverment had adopted a policy of appeasement towards India, in order to safeguard her vested interests there and was consequently giving support to her, even in her unwarranted and unjustified stand on the situation in East Pakistan.

Maulana Nizai said that the British Government's anti- Pakistan policy, was a matter of great concern for the people of Pakistan, who would be justified in questioning their country's continued membership of the British commonwealth.

Referring to the foreign political and and economic pressure on Pakistan, Maulana Niazi said that if this pressure was being exerted in order to make Pakistan Government negotiate with the secessionist elements of East Pakistan, it was against our national interests and was an open interference in our internal affairs. If however, it was for the purposes of early restoration of democracy in Pakistan in order to counter such pressure, power should be transferred to the elected representatives of the people immediately, so that they could neutralise the anti-Pakistan propaganda, launched unscrupulously by India in the foreign countries.

Maulana Niazi also said that the external pressure on Pakistan also pointed towards the fact that Indian propaganda could not be countered at the people's level, since none of the elected representatives could go abroad in their individual capacity.

The PPP leader also stated that a delegation of his party would go to East Pakistan on August1, in order to assess the situation there. This delegation will be followed subsequently by more delegations.

During his stay here, Mr. Mohammad Yousuf Khan and Pir Sahib of Manki Sharif met him. Mr. Zafar Ali Shah, a PPP leader, also called on him.

Another report adds: Maulana Niazi, clarified here today that these was no "formal or important" meeting of his party in Kabul, as has been reported in a secion of the press.

In a press statement, Maulana Niazi, who arrived here last night enroute to Kabul, dispelled this impression and said that he was going to Afghanistan, because his party chief had called him.

He said that he was asked at his yesterday's press conference, at Rawalpindi whether there would be formal meeting of the party in Kabul and he had replied that informal discussions on the future plan of action of the party, was just possible, in view of the fact that almost all the members of the high command would be present there.

"When we get together obviously talk all sorts of things" he added.

The PPP leader emphasised that it was, therefore", "incorrect" to say that there was a formal meeting of his party in Kabul. Formal meeting will be held in Rawalpindi on July 15 when important issues will be thrashed out, he said.

Maulana Kausar Niazi is due to leave for Kabul tomorrow morning.

Mr. Kasim Usman Kandawalla, former member, All-India Muslim League council." "Heartiest congratulation for bold decision in the interest of country's integrity. Every patriotic citizen should come forward to strengthen our unity."

Mr. Malikur Rehman Qayani, Kohat, former Minister for Communication, "Heartiest congratulation for the very encouraging, bold and impressive speech. May God help you and give you long life."

"Heartiest felicitations on ensuring the survival of Quid's Pakistan, once again your heroic determination to meet the unprecedented challanges and defend the territorial and ideological frontiers of Pakistan bold and gratitude of millions have acknowledged your speech have already earned the Entire Musalmans. History also seems vices and has rightly chosen you to fulfil our national destiny.. On behalf of the Karachi Branch of Pakistan Muslim League and on my personal behalf, I thank you once again for saving our beloved country and raising its flag still lofter."

News headlines and details from the Daily Morning News.

  • Razakars passing out parade held.
  • Eight coasters arranged for quick food supply.
  • People returning their home.

 

Economic plan, food situation discussed with US team

Discussions on Pakistan's economic plans and the food situation were held today between top Pakistani officials and US team members accompanying Dr. Henry A.Kissinger, U.S. presidential Adviser.

Official sources told APP that Economic Adviser to the president, Mr. M.M. Ahmed explained Pakistan's economic plans when Mr. Harold Saunders chief Adviser to Dr. Kisinger called on him. He is also understood to have outlined the reconstruction and rehabilitation programme Pakistan Government was undertaking in East Pakistan to bring life back to normal, and repair the damage done by the anti-state elements during recent disturbances.

Mr. Saunders also had a meeting with Mr. M.H. Sufi, President's Adviser on Food, Agriculture and Kashmir Affairs.

Mr. Sufi enumerated Pakistan's food situation in the country, with particular reference to East Pakistan, also came up for discussion.

Mr. Sufi outlined the problems relating to transportation of food in East Pakistan, and other arrangements for distribution.

Pakistan is trying to acquire or charter a number of coasters of 750-1,000 ton capacity for transporting food from the port of Chittagong to Dacca and areas north of it.

An appeal to the United Nations for about 30 coasters was made in May this year, the UN relayed the request to the member countries, but so far there has not been a very encouraging response on a bi-lateral basis. So far the people's Republic of China have given two million dollar grant for chartering coasters.

Canadian MPs due to arrive in Islamabad tomorrow

A three-member Canadian Parliamentary delegation, currently touring India, is arriving here on July 11 for a five day visit to Pakistan at the invitation of the Goverment.

The delegation, which consists of Mr. George C. La'chnce, Mr. Francis Andrew Brewin and Mr. Nelson Macquarrie, will fly into the capital in a special Canadian plane.

After a day's stay here, the delegation, to fly to Karachi en route to Dacca to see for themselves the situation in East Pakistan which is fast returning to normal.

The visit will give the Canadian Parliamentarians an opportunity to have first hand knowledge of Pakistan's point of view on the present crisis and the steps taken by the Government to resolve it. Some of the statement attributed to the Canadian parliamentarians in India and published in the Indian press have caused deep concern among political circles here. According to the statements ascribed to them by the Indian press, the delegation supported New Delhi's stand on the East Pakistan situation. It also reportedly expressed the view that the big powers should get together to exert pressure to bring about a change in the situation in East Pakistan so that the "refugees" could go back.

These circles said such an attitude by the parliamentarians of a country which had always taken a firm stand on the question of national integrity was in deed surprising. In this connection they called the violent reaction in Canada when late President Charles de Gaulle supported the movement for the liberation of Quebec in 1968. It was pointed out that their support to the Indian position on East Pakistan amounted to break up of Pakistan which was in contradiction to the national attitude of Canada on such questions.

Another reported remark which has caused resentment here is that the steps announced by president Yahya Khan in his June 28 broadcast were inadequate for the return of democracy and that he should negotiate a political settlement. These cirlces pointed out that the people of East Pakistan were the real and best judges. They had extended full support to president Yahya Khan. The people extended their unstinted backing as they realised that he had made every effort to accommodate the view point of various parties including the Awami League during his negotiations with political leaders in the National Assembly but Sheikh Mujibur Rahman shifted his stand and wanted a break up of the country which was contrary to the electoral mandate given to him.

President Yahya Khan, these circles said, was sincere in restoring democracy in Pakistan. He was responsible for the holding on the first even democratic elections in the country to lead up to a popular Government.

There circles expressed the hope that after their visit to Pakistan, the Canadian parliamentarians would convey an objective and impartial assessment of the situation to their Government and people.

Unprovoked firing by Indian troops continues

Indian troops have kept up deliberate unprovoked firing on Pakistan territory in flagrant violation of the ground rules, according to information reaching here, reports APP.

There have been fresh reports from Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet of shelling with mortars and field guns on Pakistan territory without any provocation whatsoever.

The Government of East Pakistan are understood to have most strongly protested against, more notes lodged with their such aggressive action in there counter parts in West Bengal. The Government of West Bengal have also been asked to inquire into these incidents and to award exemplary punishment to the culprits so that they refrain from such aggressive activities in future.

On July 4 at 1830 hours Indian troops are reported to have shelled with mortar on Pakistan territory at Kamalpur BOP area in the district of Rajshahi.

The same day (July 4) at 0100 hours they shelled with three inch mortar and field guns upon Pakistani territory at Madhya Gaddimari in Rangpur district.

The Indian troops further shelled with three-inch mortars and field guns upon Pakistani position at Atgram in the district of Sylhet once from 0640 to 0830 hours on July 4 and again at 0630 hours on the following day (July 5).

The president's call to all Pakistan nationals, irrespective of caste, creed or religion who had crossed the border for various reasons to return to their homes on the one hand and discriminatory and harsh treatment meted out to them by he Indian authorities and their agents on the other have accelerated the flow back of the displaced persons to East Pakistan, reports APP.

During the 48 hours ending on Thursday evening, 2,100 displaced Pakistan nationals reentered Pakistan through recognised and unrecognised routes. Of the returness, 545 crossed over into Chouddagram, 362 into Satkhira, 237 into Chittagong, 168 into Akhaura, 144 into Godagari, 132 into Punchbibi (Bogra), 108 into Jagadishpur (Sylhet), and the rest into other places. As many as 342 of them were non Muslims.

The World Health Organization sent more than 50,000 litres of Saline fluid and some nine million doses of anti-cholera vaccines to the Pakistani refuges in India during June, it was announced here Tuesday.

Other gifts included 1,300,000 needles. 75,000 Syringes, there million tetracyline pills and 11,000 bottles of tetracycline medicine for children.

The WHO also sent 12 million doses of anti-diptheria serum, two million of anti-gangrene serume, seven million anti-malaria pills, 15 million mantidyck pill hygiene. the WHO donated more than 19,500 litres if liquid disinfectants, two million pills for disinfecting water and two million vitamin tablets.

US may supply arms to Pakistan

The State Department acknowledged yesterday that millions of dollars more US military equipment may be shipped despite a ban ordered by the US Government.

Democratic senator Frank Church of Idaho said in a Senate speech Wednesday that 35 millions dollars (15 million sterling) of military equipment was ready for delivery to Pakistan.

State Department spokesman Charles Bray questioned about this figure yesterday, said he believed it was "on the high side but he would not say precisely what the value of further arms shipment to Pakistan would be.

The ban on new licenses for arms supplies to Pakistan was ordered earlier this year.

Mr. Bray said it was impossible to put a value on arms equipment that might eventually go to Pakistan. The reason, he said, was that when a license was taken out it did not necessarily follow that the equipment would actually be purchased and delivered. The state department spokesman said he did not know the total value of the equipment for which licenses had been granted.

Military sales to Pakistan in recent years have averaged 10 million dollars (four million sterling) to 15 million dollars (six million sterling) a year Mr. Bray said.

Passing out parade of 160 Razakars on completion of seven days training was held in the premises of Thana Training and Development Centre, Phulpur.

Besides the trained Razakars, members of Peace Committee, Chairman and Members of Union Councils and a large number of People attended the function.

160 Razakars were awarded certificates and two Razakars were awarded cash prizes for their best performance and devotion to duty.

A total of 650 Razakars have been selected from all the 21 Unions of Phulpur Thana and they will be trained.

The function ended with Slogans like Pakistan Zindabad, Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad, Islam-Zindabad and solidarity of Pakistan Zindabad.

Timely action taken by Army praised

A Large public meeting was held in front of Moulvibazar club under the auspices of sub-divisional Peace Committee with Dewan Abdul Basit, a former provincial Minister in the chair.

Addressing the gathering Mr. Misirulla, convener, Peace Committee, Moulvibazar praised the timely action taken by Pakistan Army for saving the country from imminent danger. He urged the school and college teachers to devote their life for providing better education based on Islamic culture and free from political influence.

Mr. Shahed Ali, convener, Sylhet District Peace Committee, asked the people to forget their difference and come forward to rebuild the economy of the country.

Dewan Abdul Basit, the former provincial Minister and others also spoke on the urgency for maintaining integrity and solidarity of the country.

People co-operating with Pak Army

Mr. A.N.M. Yousuf, General Secretary of East Pakistan Provincial Muslim League, met the members of the Peace Committee, officials and non-officials of Kulaura and Baralekha (Sylhet) and expressed his satisfaction over the speedy restoration of normalcy in all walks of life, according to report received here, reports APP.

He found the people co-operating with Pak Army for peace and order in all the places.

He also addressed a gathering at Kulaura, presided over by Mr. Md. Mokan Mia, a prominent member of the Sylhet District Central Peace Committee.

Mr. Yousuf told the audience that the people of East Pakistan have by now understood very well that the six point programme of the outlawed Awami League, was nothing but a contract with India to have East Pakistan separated in the name of Bangladesh.

He strongly condemned Indian infiltration at the bordering places. He appealed to the people to stand united for Pakistan.

Mr. Najmul Hussain Khan Alias Tara Mia, convener, Sylhet District Muslim League also addressed the meeting and assured that the Muslim League is always for the cause of public peace.

Crisis due to absence of Islamic ideology

Mr. Abdul Khaleque General Secretary Jamaat-e-Islam East Pakistan has said that people had now fully realised the Indian game to swallow East Pakistan through her armed infiltrators and internal agents, reports APP.

Mr. Khaleque who has returned here from a visit to Jessore and Khulna districts in a statement said people are willingly undergoing Razakars training in order to eradicate armed miscreants and dacoits who being completely disappointed are now engaged in adding to the miseries of the people by commiting dacoties and looting the belonging of the peace loving citizens living in the remote villages.

People also firmly believe that the present crisis is due to the absence of Islamic ideology in every sphere of national life  and no system other than Islamic code of life can solve their problems.

East Pak situation internal affairs, says Tun Razzak

Prime Minister Abdul Razzak categorically stated here on Wednesday that East Pakistan was an integral part of Pakistan and therefore the question of recognising an imaginary 'Bangladesh' does not arise.

He made this policy statement in parliament while answering questions from members of the ruling Alliance party.

Tun Razzak said Malaysia considered the East Pakistan situation as an internal affair of Pakistan and therefore did not like interference in such matters.

Those who come to the East Pakistan with open minds from outside cannot but be struck by the fact that life goes on normally. They will find people going about their business as usual what  a striking contrast to all that they may have been led to believe! Dr. Rolf Meinecke a member of two man West German parliamentary delegation said that efforts should be made by the Pakistan Government to apprise the outside world of the correct situation in East Pakistan. The desirability of such efforts is undisputed, but the efforts do not always have the results one could reasonably expect. There seems to be a conspiracy to blackout on play down favourable aspects in depicting the situation in East Pakistan, which is not only under control but improving so rapidly that optimism is being restored and one looks to the future with confidence. However, some foreign papers seem to be determined not to see anything good. The suspicion that they want to foment trouble instead of helping in easing tensions is inescapable. Even letters written by Pakistanis and other in reply to rumor's articles and dispatches are not always published. How can the readers of these newspapers then have a correct picture?

Mr. Zuzayn Wittgenstein, the other member of the West German parliamentary delegation, said on Thursday that since India was creating fear and tension displaced persons were not returning in large numbers. India has been trying her damnest to prevent the return of these displaced Pakistanis.

President's broadcast hailed

Maulana Abdul Matin, Joint Secretary and Syed Manzurul Ahsan, Secretary parliamentary board Nizam-e-Islam party in joint statement said president Yahya Khan's broadcast on June 28 reflected a keen desire to resolve the constitutional angle in accordance with democratic principles.

They said in the context of the recent development there was no alternative left to the president but to introduce democracy in the way contemplated by him within the time fixed. There can be no compromise with those forces which had sought to undermine the territorial sovereignty of Pakistan. The president's broadcast reflects a gesture to accomodate the elected representatives provided the change their mind and express their resolve to string them the basis of Pakistan. Pakistan has come to stay. All attempts to undo Pakistan are to be counter acted in every conceivable manners. The way the president has displayed his keenness and desire to preserve Pakistan deserves our wholehearted support and cooperation. Islam provides the only basis for integration. The sooner it is realised the better.

In his broadcast the president has Indicated that the future constitution of the country would be based upon the principles enumerated in the legal frame work order. The Islamic minded parties also fought the election on the same principles as stated in the legal Framework Order. This part of the broadcast is in accord with the principle which provided the basis for opposition to the defunct Awami League. Therefore we are morally bound to stand by the president in his efforts to introduce a constitution based upon Islamic principles of Justice and fairplay.

Four directed to appear before DSAML on July 19

Four persons have been directed to appear before Deputy-Sub Administrator, Martial Law, at East Pakistan Assembly Building, Dacca on 19 July, 1971 at 10 a.m. to answer charges against them under Explosive Substance Act and MLR 16(a), says an ISPR press release.

The persons directed to appear before DSMLA, Dacca, are (1) Taher Ali, S/O Khalid; (2) Aminul Haque and (3) Muzammel Haque sons of Afazuddin Bhugan and (4) Rostam Ali S/O Late Yousuf Sarker. The first three accused belong to Dewanbag, P.S. Bandar, District Dacca while the fourth belongs to 7 Captain Bazar, PS. Sutrapur, District Dacca.

If the four accused persons fail to appear before the DSMLA as directed, they will be tried in absentia in accordance with provisions of MLR-40.

Bonn relief planes due to arrive in Calcutta

Three planes carrying West German relief supplies for the East Pakistani refugees in India will arrive in Calcutta over the next four days, the West German Embassy said here today.

It said all the supplies would include five ambulances for the Indian Red Cross in Calcutta and 700 tents, water purification equipment and telephone exchange for a field hospital.

Public leaders welcome Yahya's broadcast

Public leaders and citizens from different walks of life in the country have sent messages to the president welcoming his broadcast to the nation on June 28.

The messages assured full support to the president's determination to preserve the country's integrity and his plan for transfer of power to the people's representatives.

Mr. Zizmatullah Shinwari, MNA elect. Khyber Agency "Congratulations on behalf of the people of Khyber Agency. The people of Khyber Agency are at your disposal for the integrity and solidarity of Pakistan".

Mr. S.B. Zaman MPA elect Dacca: "Your decision bold, timely and wise. You are assured of the support of every patriotic citizen in your effort to solve national crisis. May god crown your efforts with succees."

Maj-Gen. (Rtd.) Jamaldar, MNA-elect. "On behalf of my tribe and myself I congratulate you on your speech. We are with you."

Shah Ahmed Noorani, MNA elect, "You have expressed national aspiration in your nation wide broadcast by declaring in quizzical terms that the future constitution of Pakistan shall be based on Islamic ideology and I would incorporate economic and social justice as enunciated by Islam. We assure you our fullest co-operation in making and promulgating such constitution. We also fully appreciate that the power shall be transferred to the National Assembly. We also welcome your announcement not to accept aid from such countries which want to give us anything at the cost of our national sovereignty. We can never tolerate any type interference in our internal affairs."

Mr. Amir Abdullah Khan, MNA-elect. "Please allow me to express my felicitations and gratitude of the nation on your eoch-making speech which reflects the aspiration of the Millat and demonstrates stateman like approach to the national and international problems facing the country at the most critical juncture of our history.

Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, "Your address to the nation most forthright and encouraging. May God bless you in your sincere endeavours for the welfare of Pakistan. Kind regards."

Mr. Afzuddin Ahmed, Chairman, Fishermen community, East Pakistan Sylhet, "Your exposition of a future constitution of the country and its fundamental principles promises a bright future for the nation your bold and firm stand in the face of constant pressure by some Big Powers is hailed by nation. One crore members of fishermen community in East Pakistan resolutely and faithfully stand behind you for country at your call."

Mr. Mohammed Golam Mustafa alias Khokha Miah, Convener, Sadar Sub-division Peace Committee, Choumohani, Noakhali, Noakhali District, Pakistan Democratic Party and Mr. Shamsul Huda of Choumohani, Noakhali. "Your broadcast widely has been welcomed by the people of Noakhali, ready for any sacrifice for solidarity and integrity of Pakistan. All patriotic Pakistani of our district appreciate your stand not to accept aid with strings."

Qazi Mohammad Isa, a former politician and diplomat, "You have infused into the nation the same spirit and determination with which it was created. For this we greet you with admiration and thanks."

Pir Ali Mohammad Rashidi, former Information Minister of Pakistan, "Respectfully accept my sincere felicitation on your today's address to the nation.

Mr. Latif Jamal, president, Karachi Stock Exchange and life President RCD Chamber of commerce and Industry. "Your statement like speech will go a long way in ensuring economic and political stability and revive(?) full confidence in great destiny of Pakistan. Assure you on behalf of business community and on my own behalf our fullest support and firm determination to undertake supreme sacrifices at your back and call to uphold country's integrity and solidarity and work hard for its economic strength and glory.

"We assure you that your call for self-reliance, austerity and hard work for increasing production and exports will be our watch-words."

Maulvi Falzan, president District Bar Association heartedly supported your decisions."

"Sardar Mohammed Hashim Khan Anjrani of Dalbandin, Dist. Chabhi, "We and our tribesmen assure you of our full support and pray for your long life for integrity of Pakistan."

Nawabzada Rashid Ali Khan, president, Laore city Muslim League," "My respectful heart greeting and congratulations on your statemanlike address to the nation. It must be given a new life to the country and every patriotic Pakistani."

Khalid Hamil ex-MNA, president Karachi division Muslim League."

Peshawar, (APP)

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10 JULY 1971

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