Combined Opposition Political Parties: Statements, Resolutions, and Campaign Documents

Sub title : Official documents of the Combined Opposition Parties in Pakistan, including a statement on the Anti-Repression Day

Subject: Combined Opposition Parties | Pakistan politics | Presidential election 1965 | Miss Fatima Jinnah

Date of publication: 1964

Language: English

Page: 17 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28876

Keyword: Combined Opposition -- Miss Fatima Jinnah -- Presidential election 1965 -- Anti-Repression Day | Nine-Point Programme -- Electoral College -- Martial law | Baluchistan -- East Pakistan -- Student protests -- Jamat-i-Islami -- Khwaja Nazimuddin -- Choudhry Muhammad Ali.

Abstract: This file contains a collection of official political documents issued by the Combined Opposition Parties in Pakistan during the 1964–65 presidential election campaign. A statement announces the observance of Anti-Repression Day on 29 September 1964 as a peaceful protest against government repression, arrests of students and political workers, and restrictions on political activity. Another statement lists demands for free and fair elections, including withdrawal of the ban on Jamat-i-Islami, release of political prisoners, repeal of the Loud Speakers Ordinance, and equal media access for opposition candidate Miss Fatima Jinnah. A declaration condemns the regime’s record of martial law, corruption, suppression of democratic rights, and enrichment of the few. It praises Miss Fatima Jinnah as the “beacon light” guiding the nation towards democracy and announces her acceptance of the presidential nomination.

Description: This file contains political documents from the Combined Opposition Parties in Pakistan during the 1964–65 presidential election campaign. The Combined Opposition, comprising several parties (Muslim League, Nizam-i-Islami, Awami League, Jamat-i-Islami, National Awami Party), united behind the presidential candidacy of Miss Fatima Jinnah against the incumbent Field Marshal Ayub Khan. The documents include a statement announcing Anti-Repression Day on 29 September 1964, calling for peaceful protests against government repression, arrests, and restrictions on political activity. A list of demands includes equal media access for Miss Jinnah, release of political prisoners, and withdrawal of oppressive ordinances. A lengthy declaration condemns the regime’s martial law legacy, corruption, suppression of democratic values, and praises Miss Jinnah as the sister and comrade of Quaid‑i‑Azam. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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