A military proposal for intervention in Algeria, and a memorial by Capt. H. A. Khan to President Ayub Khan

Sub title : A proposal from Field Marshal Shah Alam for joint Islamic state military action against France

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Field Marshal Shah Alam | Capt. H. A. Khan | Nationality

Date of publication: 1958

Language: English

Page: 18 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29464

Keyword: Field Marshal Shah Alam -- Islamic States -- Algeria -- Military Assistance -- Correspondence | Algeria -- War of Independence -- Military Assistance -- Islamic States | Capt. H. A. Khan -- Mohammad Ayub Khan -- Pakistani Nationality -- Restoration -- Memorial | Capt. H. A. Khan -- Mohammad Ayub Khan -- Arrest -- Grievances -- Memorial | Capt. H. A. Khan -- Mirza -- Conspiracy -- Memorial

Abstract: The first is a military proposal dated December 19, 1958, addressed to several Islamic states, requesting them to send forces to Algeria to fight against France, with detailed lists of infantry divisions, tank brigades, and air squadrons to be contributed by each country, signed by Field Marshal Shah Alam. The second is a memorial dated February 2, 1959, from Capt. H. A. Khan (Ex-Army and Sind Police Rangers) to President General Mohammad Ayub Khan, appealing for the restoration of his Pakistani nationality, which he lost due to what he describes as an "act of innocent foolishness." The memorial details his grievances, including a conspiracy by Mr. Mirza, S.P., C.I.D., his wife's infidelity, false dacoity charges, and his alleged unlawful arrest and mistreatment.

Description: The first is a typed military proposal dated December 19, 1958, addressed to the Governments of Pakistan, Turkey, Persia, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, the Union of Arab Republic, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan, Ghana Federal, Jordan, and the Arab League. It outlines a plan for joint military intervention in Algeria against France, detailing the forces to be sent to Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco, and the specific contributions (infantry divisions, tank brigades, planes, and battle ships) required from each country, signed by Field Marshal Shah Alam. The second document is a memorial from Capt. H. A. Khan, dated February 2, 1959, addressed to President Ayub Khan, appealing for the restoration of his Pakistani nationality. It details his service history, his marriage to a descendant of an ex-Royal Family, and a conspiracy against him by Mr. Mirza of the C.I.D., who he claims is supporting his wife in turning him out of the country. It also includes a covering letter to the Minister of Interior and a note in Urdu, with a typed title page. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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