Letter to Miss Fatima Jinnah Regarding Social Welfare Institutions in Karachi

Sub title : Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Blind Welfare, and Poor Patients' Welfare

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Social Welfare Institutions | Orphanages | Women's Education

Date of publication: 1947

Language: English

Page: 0.5416666666666666

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29307

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah -- Karachi -- Social Welfare -- Tuberculosis Sanatorium -- Blind | Poor Patients Welfare Association -- Welfare Institutions -- Visit -- Coordination -- Correspondence | Services for the Blind -- Karachi | Poor Patients Welfare Association -- Karachi | Tuberculosis -- Public Health -- Karachi | Fatima Jinnah -- Social Welfare Activities | Fatima Jinnah -- Correspondence | Personal Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah

Abstract: A letter addressed to Miss Fatima Jinnah welcoming her back to Karachi and drawing her attention to several social welfare initiatives in the city. The writer discusses an abandoned tuberculosis sanatorium, the need for its revival, facilities for the blind, and the work of the Poor Patients Welfare Association. The letter encourages Miss Fatima Jinnah to visit these institutions and assist in coordinating welfare activities.

Description: Typed letter dated 3 December 1947, headed “Alavi Manzil” and addressed to “Dear Leader”, with the recipient identified as Miss Fatima Jinnah, Government House, Karachi. The writer refers to Miss Jinnah's speech at Lahore concerning tuberculosis and describes an abandoned T.B. sanatorium located approximately twelve miles from Karachi. The letter suggests that the Government or a private organization take over and revive the sanatorium. It also discusses the Karachi institution for the blind and the Poor Patients Welfare Association, emphasizing the need for dedicated social workers to help build Pakistan. Jamshed Nusserwanjee is mentioned in connection with philanthropic and welfare activities. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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