Support Resolution for Miss Fatima Jinnah’s Presidential Candidacy

Sub title : General Declaration, Resolution, and Press Release from the Preparatory Committee

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | All Pakistan Socialist Conference | Combined Opposition Parties | Presidential election

Date of publication: 1964

Language: English

Page: 0.666666666666667

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29111

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah -- Presidential candidacy | Pakistan -- Politics and government -- Elections | Presidential elections -- Pakistan -- History | Political parties -- Pakistan -- Resolutions and declarations | Election campaigns -- Pakistan -- Support movements | Political committees -- Pakistan -- Preparatory activities

Abstract: The Preparatory Committee of the All Pakistan Socialist Conference (1964) expressing support for Mohtarama Fatima Jinnah in the presidential elections. Includes a General Declaration calling for the socialisation of major industries, banks, agricultural land, and foreign trade; a resolution unanimously endorsing her candidacy and appealing to peasants, workers, youth, and progressives; and a press release directing socialists to work for her and for Basic Democracies candidates who pledge to vote for her.

Description: Letter from the Preparatory Committee’s Chairman, Samin Khan, enclosing a resolution and the General Declaration, and requesting an interview. The General Declaration proclaims the struggle for a “SOCIALIST PAKISTAN,” citing Quaid‑i‑Azam’s statements on socialisation, and lists seven demands including socialisation of industries, land, foreign trade, and withdrawal from SEATO and CENTO. The resolution and press release unanimously support Madar‑e‑Millat, appeal to progressive forces, and direct socialists to work for candidates who support her. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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