Letter from Qasim Ibrahim to Madar-e-Millat Miss Fatima Jinnah Requesting Refusal to Attend a Discriminatory Function

Sub title : Correspondence on Protest Against Unfair Selection of Graduates for Honour Ceremony

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Qasim Ibrahim | Pakistan Memon Jamaat | Graduation Ceremony

Date of publication: 1961

Language: English

Page: 2 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29244

Keyword: Qasim Ibrahim -- Correspondence | Fatima Jinnah -- Correspondence | Pakistan Memon Jamaat -- History | Graduation ceremonies -- Pakistan -- Karachi | Khaliq Dina Hall (Karachi, Pakistan) -- Events | Discrimination in education -- Pakistan | Public events -- Pakistan -- Controversies

Abstract: A letter from Qasim Ibrahim, on behalf of members of Pakistan Memon Jamaat, to Madar-e-Millat Miss Fatima Jinnah requesting her to refuse attending a graduation honour ceremony scheduled for December 10, 1961, at Khalaqdina Hall, Karachi. The writer alleges that the Executive Council discriminated against poor or uninfluential graduates, and that the organizers attempted to exploit Miss Jinnah's name for personal interests. He warns of protests and legal action.

Description: A letter from Qasim Ibrahim to Miss Fatima Jinnah requesting her to refuse attending a ceremony organized by Pakistan Memon Jamaat to honour graduates. He alleges that only a few graduates were selected based on influence and wealth, excluding many others. He warns that the unfair decision has caused protests, expected black flag demonstrations, and possible legal action. He urges Miss Jinnah to avoid being exploited for personal interests. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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