Bank Records for Madar‑e‑Millat Presidential Election Fund

Sub title : Correspondence Related to Fatima Jinnah’s Presidential Campaign

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Madar‑e‑Millat | Presidential Election Fund | 1965 presidential election | Habib Bank

Language: English

Page: 0.75

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29017

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah -- Madar‑e‑Millat -- Presidential Election Fund -- 1965 election | Habib Bank -- Collection account | Fatima Jinnah -- Elections -- Pakistan -- 1965 | Banks and banking -- Pakistan -- Records and correspondence

Abstract: Bank documents from Habib Bank’s Saddar Branch, Karachi, relating to the “Collection Account of Madar‑e‑Millat (Presidential Election Fund)” – the campaign fund for Fatima Jinnah’s 1965 presidential run against Field Marshal Ayub Khan. A statement for account No. 8676 shows an opening balance of Rs. 100. Blank balance confirmation forms are also included.

Description: Collection Account of Madar‑e‑Millat (Presidential Election Fund”. A statement page (account No. 8676) shows a single entry: “1 JAN65” with a credit balance of Rs. 100. A branch list of Habib Bank (page 3) is included. Two blank confirmation forms (undated) are addressed to the “Collection Account Of Madar‑e‑Millat Presidential Election Fund” and request the account holder to verify the balance. A small fragment dated 22.01.1977 appears unrelated. These documents provide rare insight into the financial organization of Fatima Jinnah’s historic presidential campaign. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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