Letters Regarding Book Donations,Cyclopedia Projects, and a Statement on Press Censorship

Sub title : Statements Addressed to or Issued by Miss Fatima Jinnah

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Publications | “Lady’s cause to fight” | “Women of Pakistan” | Nawai‑Waqt

Date of publication: 1949

Language: English

Page: 86 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29084

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah, 1893–1967 -- Correspondence | Book donations -- Library gifts -- Pakistan | Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Publishing -- Pakistan | Reference works -- Publishing projects -- Pakistan | Freedom of the press -- Pakistan -- History -- 20th century | Pakistan -- Politics and government -- 1947-1958 -- Sources

Abstract: A letter from Rajshahi sending a book titled “Lady’s cause to fight”; a government brochure “Women of Pakistan” for a New York exposition; Miss Jinnah’s statement against pre‑censorship of Nawai‑Waqt (February 1951); a request from Agha Shaukat Ali for a foreword to his Kashmir book; a reminder from Franklin Publications for a contribution to “Zindagi”; a booklet ‘The Ray’ on Happiness; a request for an article on Nehru for “Thoughts of Nehru”; and a detailed proposal from Combined Publications seeking an autographed photo, message, and interview for a cyclopedia of science, industry, and professions.

Description: Letter from Manakasha, Rajshahi, offers a copy of ‘Lady’s cause to fight’ addressed to Miss Jinnah. On 21 November 1949, the Ministry of Interior forwards the brochure “Women of Pakistan” produced for the Women’s International Exposition in New York. A 17 February 1951 statement from Flagstaff House condemns the pre‑censorship of Nawai‑Waqt as repugnant and stifling democracy. Agha Shaukat Ali (undated) requests a foreword for his book on Kashmir, covering a century of Dogra rule. Franklin Publications (8 September 1956) reminds Miss Jinnah of her acceptance to contribute to Professor Bokhari’s book “Zindagi”. A. Rashid (15 February 1957) sends his booklet ‘The Ray’ on Happiness. N.B. Sen requests an article on Jawaharlal Nehru for “Thoughts of Nehru”. Finally, Combined Publications (3 March 1958) requests an autographed photo, a message, a presentation date, and an interview for “Pakistan’s First Cyclopedia of Science, Industry & Professions”, enclosing a promotional leaflet. These documents highlight Miss Jinnah’s engagement with literary and journalistic projects, her public statements on civil liberties, and her role as a national icon. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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