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Khan Qayyum also referred to what he described persistent and anxious demand for transfer of power and emphasized that the transfer of power could not take place in the absence of a constitution. Framing of constitution was, there, of fundamental importance of the transfer of power, he said.
The PML chief also regretted over what he termed the threatening attitude of certain political party and warned that his party was determined to see that no party resorted to violence in furtherance of its objects of reaching the citadel of power. No one would be allowed to do so, he challenged.
He also welcomed president Gen. A.M. Yahya Khan's decision to give constitution to the country and said that the constitution should provide of a strong centre, separate electiorate system and should ensure that the recent events in East Pakistan could never be repeated.
Feni : Mr. Khaiz Ahmed, chairman Feni Sub-
Mr. Khaiz Ahmed, presided over a largely attended public meeting organised by the
Sub-
Among others Mr. Abdul Jabbar Khaddar, a member of the Central Peace Committee, Dacca attended the meeting.
Mr. M. Sulaiman, General Secretary, East Pakistan Federation of Labour who attended the last ILO conference as worker's delegate has stated that Abdul Mannan and Md. Shajahan of defunct Awami League Labour Front visited Geneva on India passport and financial assistance, reports APP.
In a statement here he said their attempt to move a motion on East Pakistan situation
for discussion in the ILO conference and for a hearing by the workers group have
failed. They could not even procure a seconder to table a motion, not to speak of
procuring qualifying support. At the initiative of the Indian delegation (who bore
all expenses) a lunch was thrown to introduce the so-
The worker's delegate moved further and became successful in convincing the world labour movement (ICFTV) that East Pakistan was involved in a firece political controversay which led to killing of innocent persons, breaking down of law and order and communication since early 1971 and army had to intervene for the restoration of law and order, properties of the law abiding citizens. Ultimately the world labour movement opined that it is essentially an internal problem requiring internal solution to be dealt with only by the Pakistanis themselves.
In pursuance of the above view arrived at, the international labour movement including ICFTU have revised their opinion and have decided to help Pakistan including rehabilitating of trade union strength. The Pakistan workers delegate was assured by the ICFTU office that heneceforth all assistance will go to Pakistan only.
It is an irony of fate that the two so-
Unfortunately when it has accepted Indian, everybody politely told them that the citizenship and (?) is to be involved in Pakistan and in doing so whatever assistance is necessary and available will logically shall be spent in Pakistan.
Admiral Said said that the NSC was assisting East Pakistan in the acquisition of coasters. The NSC, he added also brought in East Pakistan cargo from where it was abandoned by foreign lines in foreign ports to Chittagong, NSC's Karotue was the first vessel which recommended exports of jute from Chalna.
"We have moved millions of tons of foodgrains, cement, coal etc., for both wings of the country."
He said adding: 'We have assisted the national-
Lahore (PPI)
Khan Abdul waheed Khan, vice-
Tarbela (APP)
Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan, President of the Pakistan Muslim League has asked British Government to desist from playing the 'Mischief' meddling into the internal affairs of Pakistan.
Addressing party workers, at village Ghazi, near Tarbela, yesterday Khan Qayyum talked
about strong exception to the unabated interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan,
by the British Government and said, "Don't provoke us-
Khan Qayyum also welcomed the "breakthrough" made in the relations between United States and People's Republic of China through the good offices of Pakistan, and paid rich tributes to the "quiet and respectable" role played by the Government of Pakistan in this connection.
He was confident that this would auger well for the ward in general and the South East Asia in the particular. Only the cockneys of imperialism would be sorry with this greatest event of modern history, he said.
The PML chief also strongly pleaded for screening out of all those college and University
teachers in the country, who do not subscribe to the ideology of Pakistan, in order
to save the younger generation from the influence of alien ideology. He also demanded
introductions of two-
Darkest episode
Reviewing the recent events in East Pakistan Khan Qayyum said India which was yet to reconcile to the Establishment of Pakistan, had infiltrated its armed personnel in the Eastern wing of Pakistan in order to help establish an independent Bangladesh Government and to undo Pakistan. These infiltrators along with the miscreants perpetrated such cruelties on the Muslims which would remain the darkest episode of world history.
He paid tributes to the Armed Forces for their excellent performance in East Pakistan and for the courage and determination in East Pakistan and for, with which they discharged their duties against heavy odds in repulsing the mischievous Indian infiltrators.
The PML Chief regretted that the Soviet Union, Britain and the United States took a different views of the events in East Pakistan, which was purely an internal affairs of Pakistan. He however appreciated the calmness with which the Government of Pakistan dealt with the situation.
Unification
Referring to the question of unification of the different factions of the Muslim League Khan Qayyum said that he was determined to make Muslim League a strong mass organization. He did not believe in turning Muslim League into a drawing room party, Khan Qayyum said adding that the Muslim League had now reached the cities, towns, fields and factories.
Obviously referring to the recent announcement of the merger plan between council and convention factions of the Muslim League, Khan Qayyum said, his party cannot have any truck with those leagues which congratulated Sheikh Mujib on his success, which favoured the six point which took out processions in favour of defunct Awami League, which demanded withdrawal of Agartala Conspiracy case and which preferred to appease NAPs Wali Khan.
Collaborators
Khan Qayyum also reiterated his demand that the defunct Awami League's collaborators in West Pakistan should also be taken to task. Those individuals and parties which had demanded immediate acceptance of six points and handing over power to Sheikh Mujib, shared the charge to treachery and therefore deserved equal treatment with the defunct Awami League, he remarked.
He wanted that if those individuals and parties were left unchecked they might get stronger and create similar conditions in West Pakistan as the defunct Awami League created in East Pakistan recently.
He regretted that these collaborators had only condemned India for the situation in East Pakistan, but had not uttered even a single word against the defunct Awami league and its leadership.
He said that the PML was the only political party in the country which had publicly
opposed six-
News headlines and details from the Daily Morning News.
News Headlines:
- Reid for much more aid to India, Pakistan.
- US airlift of refugees called.
- Pakistan tells India : restriction on movement of diplomats another irritant.
- Indian authorities creating fear in minds of DPs.
- British press attitude condemned.
- Treason to demand power transfer at this time, Daultana.
- Don't provoke us : Qayyum's stern warning to UK.
- Pak crew takes over 3 Chinese coasters for E. wing.
- Waheed Khan deplores hasty merger of two ML groups.
- Call to extend full cooperation to Army.
- Bid to discuss E. Pak. situation, ILO confce frustrated.
Other Headlines:
- Pakistan lodges strong protest with India: Air space violation
- Rebellion completely crushed.
- Rehabilitation in E. wing: Kitani calls for raising immediate fund of Rs. 14 cr.
New Delhi, (Reuter)
Mr. Ellis Reid Australlian liberal member of parliament who has just visited East Pakistan and refugee camps in India, said today he would urge Australia to give much more relief aid to both countries.
He described Australian assistance at less than two million Australian dollars so far disappointing. Much more was needed on humanitarian grounds in East Pakistan.
Mr. Reid who is President of the relief agency, for those who have less said that organization would certainly be providing more assistance to India and Pakistan. He would also press very strongly for the government to step up its allotment.
New Delhi (Reuter)
The American airlift of East Pakistani refugees away from the border areas of India ended Sunday at the request of the Indian Government, a US embassy spokesman said.
Four American130 aircraft moved about 23,000 people from the remote eastern territory of Tripura to Assam in the past four weeks.
The spokesman said the Indian Government had asked for the airlift for a period of a month and had not sought any extension. The reason given was that bad weather which led to 44 flights being cancelled would become even worse and make flying very difficult.
Usually reliable sources said however the Indian Airforce would shortly begin flying in food to Tripura. The supplies are very short. More than a million refugees have crossed into Tripura which has a normal population of about 1,500,000.
A recent UN Childrens Fund(UNICEF) report estimated at least 200 tons of food a day would have to be sent to Tripura to stave off the threat of starvation.
The C-
In Parliament last week, the Foreign Minister Mr. Swarn Singh. turned down a member's demand that India refuse all for then American aid for refugees until the US stopped arms supplies to Pakistan.
Observers speculated that Indian sentiment about arms supply to Pakistan might have played apart in calling off the air lift.
the US spokesman said the last of the C-
An airlift of refugees by Soviet aircraft from Calcutta to Mana in central India was still in progress, according to reports from Calcutta last night.
The Soviet Antovov planes began their operations before the Americans and it was to last for two months, officials said.
Islamabad
Pakistan has told India that the introduction of the system of exit permit and advance notice to regulate the movement of Pakistani diplomatic personnel in India was another irritant added to the already strained relations between the two countries.
In a note handed over to the Indian High Commission here on Saturday, the Government of Pakistan reiterated that the Government of India should accept Pakistan's constructive proposal made in its note of May 21 for withdrawing the exit permit and advance notice restriction on a reciprocal basis. The proposal was also conveyed to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on June 2 by Pakistan's High Commissioner in New Delhi.
The note said that Pakistan viewed these restrictions as totally unnecessary and contrary to the letter and sprit of the Vienna convention.
Following is the text of the Pakistan note 'With the introduction by the Government of India on April 27, 1971, of the system of exit permit and advance notice to regulate the movement of Pakistani diplomatic personnel from India another irritant has been added to the already strained relations between the two countries. In the view of the Government of Pakistan these restrictions, which in any case violate the letter and spirit of the Vienna convention are totally unnecessary. Apart from creating impediments in the way of smooth functioning of the diplomatic missions, the instructions cause considerable personal hardship to the persons involved.
"In view thereof, the secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan, conveyed to the High Commissioner for India in Islamabad on May 21, 1971, a constructive proposal for withdrawing the exit permit and advance notice restrictions on a reciprocal basis. The proposal was also conveyed to the Ministry of External affairs, government of India, on June 2, 1971, by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in New Delhi.
"It is a matter of regret that in spite of several reminders, the Government of India has not accepted the proposal. Instead it has been trying to regualarise the existing restrictions. It appears to the Government of Pakistan that the Government of India is not interested in the diplomatic mission in the two countries operating under normal conditions.
"The Government of Pakistan reiterates the request that the Government of India accepts Pakistani proposal as mentioned above which is both reasonable and in accordance with the accepted international practice on the subject."
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Karachi (PPI)
The well known British historian, Prof. Rusbrook Williams has said efforts should be made by the Pakistan Government to tell the outside world about the correct situation in East Pakistan.
In an interview with PPI here today he said it is because of Indian propaganda that the displaced persons were not returning in large number to their homes in East Pakistan. The Indian authorities, he added, are creating fear and tension in the minds of the displaced persons.
He said during his visit to East wing he would meet leaders of public opinion and know their views on the situation obtaining in the province. He said he would also know their views of prospects as to how the displaced persons could return in large number.
Prof. Williams said "It is very sad that the British Government has suspended economic aid to Pakistan." He said a foreign government should not attach political strings for giving aid to a developing country and should also not interfere in the internal affairs of Sovereign country.
He said on his return to Britain he would ask the British Government to resume aid to Pakistan. Asked About his Mission to Pakistan, he said that he was writing articles for the encyclopedia Britanica for its new edition which was 20 volumes and will be published early next year.
In reply to a question he said that during his stay in East Pakistan he might visit some reception centres set up by the Government for the displaced persons returning from across the border. He said that he had visited East wing many times before and was amazed by its progress and development in various fields, in such a short time.
Prof. Rushbrook Williams, accompanied by his wife, is scheduled to leave for Dacca on July 21 for a few days visit.
Karachi (APP)
A three member deputation of East Pakistan called on the British Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi today and handed him over an open letter for Prime Minister Edward Heath.
The deputation condemned the British press attitude against Pakistan and lodged a strong protest with the DHC, and demanded that its felligns be communicated to her Majesty's Government for taking appropriate action in the matter.
It explained that the two wings of Pakistan are inseparable from each other and the people Knit together by the indissolvable bonds of Islamic faith and brotherhood which transcend all geographical boundaries and distances.
The deputation impressed upon the British Government that the recent happenings in East Pakistan was a conspiracy to undo Pakistan.
Special interest
The special interest which India and Britain are showing for the so-
Referring to the British press the letter charged that the British press controlled by Jews and supporters of zionist cause are implementing the evil designs hatched out by the Israel and Bharat by distorting the image of truth and by spreading venom and tirade against Pakistan.
The members of the delegation were Maulana Mohammad Mustafa, Maulana Sirajul Haq and Mr. Abdul Awal Rana Azhar, A.I. Khan acted as interpreter.
Rawalpindi (PPI)
Mian Mumtaz Mohammad Khan Daultana, president of the council Muslim League, has said that the demand for transfer of power at this critical juncture of "our national life is an act of treason."
Mian Sahib was addressing a meeting of his party workers here yesterday afternoon at college Road, Mr. Mahmud Ahmed Minto, President of Rawalpindi CML, presided over the meeting.
Mian Sahib said that the country was passing through a very difficult time and faced with a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. He said that this crisis has been created by an indirect Inidan aggression launched against Pakistan. He said that this "undeclared Indian war" against Pakistan In collaboration with some other powers is directly aimed at the disintegration of this country
Mian Mumtaz Daultana emphasised that it was the responsibility of every Pakistani to fully cooperate with the Government to give it a representative character capable of preserving integrity of Pakistan, the integrity of the country.
Mian Mumtaz Daultana also advocated for simultaneous transfer of power in both the wing of the country. He said that Pakistan was one country and transfer of power in one wing of the country will deepen and accentuate misunderstandings in the minds of the people of East Pakistan. Moreover, he added, transfer of power in one wing of the country could be fully exploited by the enemy.
He said that his party had always pleaded for the establishment of a democratic Goverment in the country. In fact, he added, since 1962 his party has launched a vigorous campaign for the revival of democratic Government in the country. But he reiterated that transfer of power should take place only after normalcy was restored in the country, external and internal conspiracies are scotched and after the rehabilitation of the national economy.
ML merger
Turning towards the merger of the three factions of Muslim League, Mr. Daultana said that they have not decided for the merger of Convention and Council Muslim Leagues. He said that both he and Mr. Fazlul Quader had recommended the merger. The councils of the Convention and Council Leagues, he added, were the ultimate authorities to take a final decision about the merger of the two factions.
He described as absolutely baseless that Government was interested in the merger of the three factions of League. He said that he also did not consider it fruitful to bring about the unification of the three leagues under any kind of pressure. Mian Sahib also denied that he was creating obstacles in the way of the merger of the three leagues. He said that he had always worked for league and making it a dynamic force and the charge really pained him.
Karachi (APP)
Pakistani crew have taken over three coasters in People's Republic of China, which will be delivered to East Pakistan Shiping Corporation next month, Rear Admiral U.A. Said, Managing Director of the NSC, said here today.
He was speaking at a reception arranged by the officers and staff of the NSC to felicitate the NSC chief on his promotion as Rear Admiral.
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