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News Headlines:
- Muslim DPs being stopped by Indians.
- Australian MP visit Jhikargache Reception centre.
- Canadian MPs told of concern over embargo on arms.
- Canadian MPs call on Yahya.
- Intergrity of country must be safeguarded, Says Hazarvi.
- People urged to work unitedly for cherished goal.
- 1,50,000 tons of food grains in July expected.
- Rush brook says Pakistanis will remain a nation.
- Quader stresses unity of political parties to meet Indian threat.
Other Headlines:
- Yahya congratulates Moroccan King.
- Detailed studies to be undertaken on East Pakistan.
Some of the Muslim returnees from India complained that while the Muslim among the displaced persons were stopped, in some areas, from returning to their homes the Hindu displaced persons were permitted to do so without any let or hindrance, according to reports reaching here from the border areas, reports APP.
The complaint has been substantiated by the conspicuous fall in the member of Muslim
returnees compared to the Hindus in certain areas particularly Satkhira. Despite
these obstacles the displaced Pakistan nationals are returning to East Pakistan in
ever-
About 3,000 more displaced persons returned the province during the period from Friday to Sunday last.
Of the returnees, 1034 crossed over into Shahjibazar in Sylhet district, 608 into
Dinajpur district, 500 at Chouddagram in Comilla district, 227 into Rangpur district,
198 at Satkhira, 126 into Feni and the rest into other places among them 258 were
non-
Mr. Lens. Reid, Member of the Australian Parliament yesterday paid a visit to the Jhikargacha reception centre in Jessore area set up to receive Pakistani citizens returning from India. Later, he motored down to Benapole bordering with India, says a Govt. handout.
At the returnee's camp, Mr. Reid saw various facilities such as grains stores, medical camp and living rooms for the inmates. Mr. Reid talked to all the groups of the returnees and enquired in detail about their welfare. Women with babies in arm, old and young, all looked immensely relieved and happy to be back in Pakistan. They told the Australian MP that they had gone over to India out of fear more than anything else and they were living a life of misery and squealer in the so called Indian refugee camps.
A group of minority community said they were detained by the Indian army personnel at the border for two days and it was on their persistant refusal to remain in India that too through on unauthorised route. They would now go back to their homes and restart their respective professions like agriculture, trading etc. The twenty three returnees had arrived at camp shortly before Mr. Reid's arrival.
From Jikargacha the MP drove to Benapole on the Indian border. He was told that only six hours before his arrival the Indians had stopped mortar and artillery in the area.
Mr. Reid then inspected the damage done by the Indian shelling. He was accompanied by Mr. Ross Burn, Deputy High Commissioner for Australia in Dacca. The party returned to Dacca in the afternoon.
Islamabad (APP)
Pakistan's concern over Canada's decision to suspend export of spare parts of defence equipment to this country is believed to have been conveyed to the visiting three member Canadian parliamentary team.
The delegation which met senior foreign Ministry officials was told that the decision would not serve Canada's policy objects of easing the existing tension in this area.
On the contrary, the decision might aggravate the tension to the extent of making it difficult for Pakistani displaced persons in India to return to their homes in East Pakistan.
It is also understood to have been emphasised to the Canadian parliamentarians that public opinion of Pakistan was at a loss to understand why a friendly Government like Canada should have taken this unilateral decision which could only encourage those hostile to this country.
Canada's decision to suspend all permits to export military equipment to Pakistan was announced on June 30 by Canadian External Affairs Minister, Mr. Mitchel Sharp.
Rawalpindi (APP)
The Canadian Parlimntary delegation, currently visiting Pakistan, called on President Yahya Khan at the President's House here today.
The Acting High Commissioner for Canada in Pakistan, Mr. Edward Galpin and the secretary of Information and National Affairs, Mr. Roedad Khan, were also present.
Call on M.M. Ahmed
The Visiting three member Canadian parliamentary delegation left here this evening for Karachi on way to Dacca with a much better idea of the East Pakistan situation.
The three members, Mr. Heath Nelson, Macquarrie, Mr. Francis Andrew Brewin and Mr. George Lai Chance said in separate interviews with APP correspondent that their meeting with president Yahya Khan and senior government officials here had helped them to understand Pakistan's point of view on the question.
The Canadian Parlimentarians were impressed by the president who, they said talked to them in a very frank manner.
Due in city today
A three member Canadian parliamentary delegation is scheduled to arrive here this afternoon from Karachi, reports PPI.
The Canadian parliamentarians who flew into Islamabad by a chartered Canadian Air Force plane from New Delhi yesterday are on a visit to Pakistan to ascertain the facts about the recent disturbances in the province.
The delegation consisted of Mr. George Lai Chance, Mr. Francis Andrew Brewin and Mr. Heath Nelson Macquarrie.
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Karachi (PPI)
Maulana Ghulam Ghous Hazarvi, MNA-
In an interview with PPI here yesterday he said as soon as conditions returned to
normal in East Wing power should he transfered at both the province and centre, he
added we believe that president Yahya Khan in light of his broadcast of June 28 will
hold bye-
Referring to the future constitution of the country Maulana Hazarvi said that it should be based on Islamic principles and Ulema be included in the experts group who are preparing the constitution. In this connection he suggested that the 22 point formula as given by various Ulema in 1951 be included in the constitution.
He stressed the need for unity among the Islamic countries. He hoped that the president would hold constitutions with political leaders after the constitution is prepared. He however added that this should have been done before the consultation will have great significance.
When asked about formation of coalition goverments in NWFP and Baluchistan Maulana Hazarvi said talk were going on with the Pakistan people's party both at the national and provincial level for forming coalition government. He pointed out that no party could form its government in NWFP without coalition with JUI. He said his party will cooperate with political parties who will implement Islamic principles.
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Mian Tufail Mohammad, acting Amir of the Jamat-
He said that Pakistan was achieved after countless sacrifices made by the Muslims
of the sub-
After the introduction of one man vote system, Mian Tufail said, the East Pakistanis could have availed of the chance to rule all over Pakistan but the wrong leadership were engaged in filthy games and threw the nation into the present crisis. Now, he said the existence of Pakistanis at a stake and the united efforts of the Muslims came to ensure solidarity and integrity of Pakistan.
Mian Tufail asked the Muslims of East Pakistan to Ponder over the present situation in cool brain as to way and how this situation was created. He also appealed to all concerned especially the majority population of East Pakistan to create conditions so that normalcy could be restored back as early as possible and this way industries could function and capital investment could be made possible in East Pakistan.
The acting amir of of the Jamaat-
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About 1,50,000 tons of foodgrains are expected to arrive in East Pakistan from Japan, China, USA and West Pakistan during the month of July, 1971 according to arrival schedule to meet the requirement of the province.
Of the quantity about 27,000 tons of food grains in five ships already arrived in the province during the first 10 days of this months. Out of this quantity 21,367 tons are rice and 5,480 tons are wheat. The rice came from China, Japan and West Pakistan and the Wheat from USA.
These foodgrains are distributed under modified and statutory rationing and marketing operation.
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Rawalpindi (APP)
Pakistanis will remain a nation because they can look after themselves, Mr. Rushbrook Williams, famous British Historian said today in an interview with Radio Pakistan, Rawalpindi.
Replying to a question, he said that Awami League was returned with the "handsome mandate" for maximum provincial autonomy within the legal frame work, but so many million people were disappointed and they were shocked to find that the mandate was perverted until it became a movement of rebellion and subotage.
About the Pakistan President's sincerity to transfer power, Mr. Williams said: we saw the president, it was a little difficult to make the adjustment but he was all set to hand over power to National Assembly which was to frame a constitution."
British Press
The British historian severely criticised the attitude of the British press and television
vis-
He said "It has displayed not only bias but great ignorance of the whole back ground of the situation."
"That was Indian side of the case which was presented very forcibly, very cleverly and very quickly so they were fixed on track," he added.
While describing the so-
Pakistan army and said "They do not shoot until shot at as it is highly trained army and exellent soldiers."
He said that the stories of atrocities came through India and to anybody who knows
circumstances were sheer fabrication. The wild allegation have been contradicted
by the eye-
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Lahore (PPI) : Mr. Fazlul Quader Chowdhury president of the Pakistan Muslim League (Convention) made an impassioned appeal here yesterday to all political parties and their leaders to join hands and put their heads together in a bid to meet the Indian threat and save the country.
He was talking to newsmen at the Lahore airport on his arrival from Chittagong for vital political talks. The nation was in great peril and stupendous efforts by the leaders of all lawful parties was called for to reseue it, he observed.
He said he would like to hold negotiations with the leaders of all such parties during present visit to the West wing whenever he could get an opportunity for such meetings.
Asked to elaborate if he included the Pakistan people's party in its call for unity he said he did so because the PPP was a lawful party.
Mr. Fazlul Quader Chowdhury, however, refused to comment on the PPP Chairman's reported suggestion about the need to arrive at a settlement with the outlawed Awami League and its incarcarated leader.
He said he would not like to offer any comment on Mr. Bhutto's statements.
Asked specifically about his stand vis-
Quite Normal
Talking about the situation obtaining in East Pakistan, the convention league chief described as "quite normal." When his attention was drawn to blasts at certain places there he said these were far less in number than those in Calcutta and various other cities of West Bengal.
Indian agents were still actively engaged in aggravating the economic conditions of that wing, he added.
Questioned about the feasibility of holding by-
Mr. Fazlul Quader Chowdhury would stay in Lahore for a few days before visiting other places in West Pakistan including the interim capital.
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