Central Flood Relief Committee, Karachi: International Donations, Fund Collections, and Student Assistance Records

Sub title : Correspondence with Bahrain, UK, Malaya, Kuwait, and Domestic Donors; Medical Shipments

Subject: Central Flood Relief Committee | International Donations | Flood Relief Fundraising | Student Financial Aid

Date of publication: 1954

Language: English

Page: 35 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28660

Keyword: Central Flood Relief Committee -- Karachi -- Fatima Jinnah | International Donations -- Bahrain -- United Kingdom -- Malaya -- Kuwait | Baluchistan States Union -- State Bank of Pakistan -- Flood Relief Fund -- East Pakistan Floods 1954 | Medical Student Aid -- Kazi Abu Jawhar -- Dow Medical College -- Jinnah Courts Muslim Hostel -- Donation Acknowledgments | Shipping Records -- Canadian Red Cross -- BOAC -- Bank of China -- Kuwait Oil Company -- Pakistani Association Perak.

Abstract: Collection of administrative correspondence, donation records, and financial assistance documents from the Central Flood Relief Committee, Karachi (September-December 1954), chaired by Fatima Jinnah. Includes international donations from Bahrain, UK, Malaya, and Kuwait; domestic contributions from Baluchistan States Union, State Bank staff, and educational institutions; and records of financial aid provided to a flood-affected medical student for tuition and hostel expenses.

Description: Central Flood Relief Committee, Karachi, chaired by Madar-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah. Includes: donation of Rs.9,360 from Pakistan Club, Bahrain (returned due to protocol); shipment of 73 cases of medical supplies from Canadian Red Cross via London; contributions from Sind Governor's staff, Baluchistan States Union (multiple cheques totaling over Rs.25,000), State Bank staff, Bank of China, Kuwait Oil Company Pakistani employees, and Govt. High School Dokri; shipment of 500 blankets from Pakistani Association Perak, Malaya; BOAC transport of multi-vitamin tablets; and detailed records of financial assistance to medical student Kazi Abu Jawhar from flood-affected family in Comilla, including tuition fee payments, hostel rent, and stipend arrangements. Documents illustrate the international reach of fundraising, coordination with government ministries, and direct individual assistance programs of the Central Flood Relief Committee in late 1954. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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