M.A. Jinnah -- Dr. Abid Ahmedali -- Aligarh Muslim University | Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad -- Muslim University Muslim League -- Student Politics | University Administration -- Bihar Massacre Relief -- Congress-Muslim League Conflict -- Institutional Control

This remarkable correspondence provides a detailed insider account of the political battle for Aligarh Muslim University during the crucial years of the Pakistan movement. The documents reveal how AMU became a central battleground between the Muslim League and Congress influences, with the university's administration under Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad accused of suppressing nationalist Muslim activities. The letters demonstrate the sophisticated political consciousness of AMU students who organized relief missions, contested elections, and maintained Muslim League presence despite administrative opposition. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

Subject: Miss Fatima Jinnah | 1956 engagements | Education | Adult literacy | Character building

Date of publication: 1956

Language: English

Page: 163 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28810

Keyword: Miss Fatima Jinnah -- 1956 engagements -- Raza Ali College -- Students Union | Education -- Adult literacy -- Character building -- Pakistan -- Karachi -- Mirpur Khas | Republic Day -- Independence Day -- Quaid-i-Azam.

Abstract: This file contains a chronological list of Miss Fatima Jinnah’s public engagements during 1956, spanning over 30 events. These include addresses to college unions (Raza Ali College, Sir Syed Girls College, Urdu College, S.M. College), visits to orphanages and industrial homes, statements on electorates and Karachi’s status, civic receptions, ladies’ meetings, Mahajir colony visits, public meetings in Mirpur Khas, Republic Day and Independence Day messages, Eid messages, broadcasts on Quaid‑i‑Azam’s anniversary and birthday, convocation addresses, and functions of medical associations. The file also contains the full text (6 pages) of her inaugural address to the Raza Ali College Students Union (4 January 1956).

Description: This file contains a list of Miss Fatima Jinnah’s public engagements for 1956, covering over 30 events across Karachi and Mirpur Khas. It also includes her inaugural address at Raza Ali College Students Union (4 January 1956), where she emphasises the importance of education for a welfare state, criticises the lack of educational facilities, advocates for adult literacy and character building, and calls on students to serve the nation and combat social evils. The speech reflects her continued commitment to education and national development. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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