Miss Fatima Jinnah’s Tour of East Pakistan for Flood Relief

Sub title : Government of Pakistan Cabinet Secretariat File and Newspaper Clippings

Subject: Miss Fatima Jinnah | East Pakistan floods 1954 | Central Flood Relief Committee | Flood relief distribution

Date of publication: 1954

Language: English

Page: 9p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28756

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah -- East Pakistan floods -- Punjab floods -- Central Flood Relief Fund | Miss Fatima Jinnah -- East Pakistan floods 1954 -- Central Flood Relief Committee -- Flood relief distribution | Government of Pakistan -- Cabinet Secretariat -- File and Newspaper Clippings

Abstract: Miss Fatima Jinnah’s seven‑day visit to East Pakistan as Chairman of the Central Flood Relief Committee. On arrival in Dacca, she brought “abundance of sympathy, goodwill and love” from West Pakistan. She visited relief centres in Dacca, Narayanganj, Comilla, Rangpur (Kurigram), and Mymensingh (Madhupur, Ghatail, Pakutia), personally distributing thousands of sarees, lungis, vests, and other cloth. She addressed large crowds, praising the people’s courage and fortitude, urging unity, and quoting Quaid‑i‑Azam’s message: “Work, work and more work is needed.” She announced that Rs. 14 lakhs had been earmarked for rehabilitation and educational institutions, and formed a seven‑member Regional Flood Relief Committee under her chairmanship (Justice Ameeruddin, Vice‑Chairman; M. Rashid, Secretary; G.M. Adamjee, Sadri Ispahani, Ahmed Dada, G.A. Faruqi, Yahya Khan Chaudhry).

Description: This file contains a government file cover and newspaper clippings from October 1954 documenting Miss Fatima Jinnah’s tour of flood‑ravaged East Pakistan. She distributed relief goods, addressed massive crowds, and called for unity and hard work. She announced the formation of a Regional Flood Relief Committee and outlined plans for rehabilitation, education, and import of supplies. The clippings capture her role as a national leader bringing moral and material support to flood victims. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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