Letter from the Governor of East Pakistan to Miss Fatima Jinnah Requesting Financial Donation for Famine Relief

Sub title : Correspondence on Famine Conditions in East Pakistan and Appeal for Donation from Miss Fatima Jinnah

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Governor of East Pakistan | Famine Relief | East Pakistan | Donation Request

Date of publication: 1957

Language: English

Page: 2 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29163

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah, 1893–1967 -- Correspondence | Fatima Jinnah -- Madar-e-Millat -- Governor of East Pakistan -- Famine Relief | East Pakistan -- Donation Request -- Humanitarian Aid | Governors -- Pakistan -- East Pakistan | Famine relief -- Pakistan -- East Pakistan | Humanitarian assistance -- Pakistan -- East Pakistan | Pakistan -- History -- East Pakistan period

Abstract: A letter from the Governor of East Pakistan to Miss Fatima Jinnah dated March 26, 1957, requesting a donation from funds at her disposal to help alleviate the famine conditions in East Pakistan. The Governor describes the terrible famine situation, his efforts to raise money through raffles, and his concern that the condition is now worse than when he took office. The letter is dictated from his sick bed and delivered by his Military Secretary.

Description: A letter from the Governor of East Pakistan to Miss Fatima Jinnah requesting a donation from funds at her disposal for famine relief in East Pakistan. The Governor describes the terrible famine conditions, his unsuccessful efforts to collect sufficient funds through raffles, and his concern that the situation is now worse than when he assumed office. The letter is dictated from his sick bed and will be delivered by his Military Secretary to explain the situation further. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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