Letter from A. Salam, Secretary-General of the National Efficiency Commission of Pakistan

Sub title : Clarification regarding the "Quit Asia Movement" and Miss Jinnah's inability to lead the activity

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | National Efficiency Commission | Quit Asia Movement

Date of publication: 1956

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29467

Keyword: A. Salam -- Secretary to the Government of Pakistan -- Ministry of the Interior -- Fatima Jinnah -- National Efficiency Commission -- Correspondence | A. Salam -- Fatima Jinnah -- Quit Asia Movement -- Leadership -- Correspondence | A. Salam -- Fatima Jinnah -- National Efficiency Commission -- Statements -- Correspondence

Abstract: A. Salam, Secretary-General of the National Efficiency Commission of Pakistan, writes to the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of the Interior, on November 29, 1956, confirming that Miss Fatima Jinnah has nothing to do with him or the Commission. He explains that the Commission's Secretariat maintains a list of leading officials and non-officials to whom all statements are sent as a matter of routine, and a copy was accordingly sent to her. He further states that Miss Jinnah's name for the leadership of the "Quit Asia Movement" was discussed by a few young men, and upon being deputed to meet her, he found out her inability to take part in this activity, so other leading citizens are being contacted.

Description: A typed letter from A. Salam, B.Sc., Secretary-General of The National Efficiency Commission of Pakistan, addressed from 21, Hotel Farook, Blenkin Street, Karachi-3, dated 29th November 1956. It is addressed to The Secretary to the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of the Interior, Karachi, and copied to Miss Fatima Jinnah at Flagstaff House, Karachi. The letter confirms that Miss Jinnah has no connection with the Commission, explains that a routine copy of a statement was sent to her as she is on their list of leading officials and non-officials, and clarifies that she is unable to lead the "Quit Asia Movement" due to her inability to take part in the activity, so other leading citizens are being contacted. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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